Patricia nodded in response. âIn that case, Iâll go and ask for the money tomorrow. The sooner Poppy
can get her surgery, the better.â
Darcie seemed to have brightened up, and she looked like she had much more of an appetite now.
At that, Patricia glanced at Poppy. The little one still couldnât eat much, returning to her Barbie doll after
taking a couple of bites.
The doll was a present from Sylvie, and the two girls loved these toys. Hence, Sylvie would always
think of getting one for Poppy whenever she bought one for herself.
Seeing how much Poppy was enjoying the toy, Patricia thought perhaps this was the little girlâs
happiest moment, making her forget about her illness.
The woman stayed until the mother and daughter finished their meal. Just then, the caretaker arrived
just in time for Darcie to head to work in Everbright.
With that, Patricia and Darcie left the hospital, whereby the former dropped the latter off at Everbrightâs
entrance.
Before Darcie exited the car, Patricia asked, âDarcie, do you think itâs still possible if I come back here
and work as a dancer?â
She returned to perform a show the other night and thought the response was rather well; everyone
was happy to see her.
As much as she didnât like the place, she thought she could still return to Everbright as a dancer to
survive.
Darcie fell silent for a moment before turning to Patricia with a grave face. âTricia, since youâve already
left, donât come back anymore.â
Everbright was a hellhole, and anyone who could leave the place shouldnât return.
Patricia nodded in agreement. âYouâre right. I wonât come back then. Meanwhile, you should find a
different job once Poppy is cured.â
Darcie smiled in response. âYeah, weâll be able to do whatever we want by then.â
It wasnât until Darcie went into Everbright that Patricia drove away.
However, her phone rang just then, and she fished for it while keeping her eyes on the road. âHello?â
She hadnât had a chance to see who the caller was.
âCome and pick me up, Patricia. Iâm at Spago.â It was Isaac, and he seemed to have taken some liquor.
âPresident Arnold, isnât today my day off?â
âIâll triple your pay.â
âAlright, please wait for me for a while. Iâll be right there.â
She was close to Spago, so after hanging up, she made a sharp U-turn, leading the other oncoming
drivers to cuss at her. âDo you know how to f*cking drive?!â
However, Patricia pretended not to have heard it. After all, the more important thing was getting her pay
tripled. Oh, she was in seventh heaven!
In fact, she practically hummed throughout the entire drive. âYeah, Iâm going to take my horse to the old
town road, Iâm going to ride âtil I canât anymoreâ¦â
Ten minutes later, Patricia arrived at Spago. âPresident Arnold, Iâve arrived. You can come out now!â
Patricia called Isaac after parking by the entrance.
Isaac smirked upon hearing the young womanâs chirpy voice. There was a hint of a smile beneath his
eyes as well. âThatâs fast of you.â
Alas, the power of triple pay. He had to say that he was impressed with how she could arrive in just ten
minutes.
Nikola and Percy were playing hand games when they saw Isaac, who only had one sip of liquor,
suddenly get up.
âYou guys enjoy yourselves. Iâm going home. Iâve had one too many.â
Excuse you?! Okay, we let you off the hook when you said your gastric was acting up after taking a sip
of liquor, but youâre telling us that youâre drunk now? After one sip?!
âIsaac, you piece of sh*t. What ever happened to bros before h*es?!â Nikola snapped.
However, Isaac wasnât bothered. There was even a smirk on his face. âWell, youâve got one thing right.
Indeed, a woman is here to pick me up. Feel free to enjoy yourselves since you donât have any women
to pick you guys up.â
Percy and Nikola were rendered gobsmacked. Is this b*stard bragging right now?
Thus, the two stood up as well after exchanging glances.
âWe canât drive since weâve had liquor as well. Iâm sure you donât mind giving us a lift.â
With one arm around Percyâs shoulder, Nikola opened the door to the back seat of the Volvo parked by
the entrance. âHi, Miss Aniston. We meet again,â Nikola greeted after entering the car.
Patricia turned around and looked at the guys in response. Goodness, they reek of alcohol.
Nonetheless, these two guys sure are good-looking. Hubba hubba!
âHi!â However, had she ever met them before?
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