Chapter 206
When She Stops Playing Nice
Chapter 206
Olivia was frozen in disbelief.
She thought, âCould it be true that Gina didnât want me dead? How could that be?
e not going to die just yet. You still owe me that money, and itâs time to settle the
Then, she heard Ginaâs serene voice. âYouâre not debt.â
Olivia was shattered, her anger leaving her speechless. âYouâ¦
Gina offered Olivia a faint smile.
Her gaze then shifted to Andy. âCathy, you claim she only confided in you about the pumpkin pie incident. So, who else did. you disclose it to?â
âI swear, I havenât spoken to anyone else!â Andy asserted earnestly
It wasnât worth boasting about such a trivial matter!
Gina had been scrutinizing Andyâs every expression and confirmed he was telling the truth.
âYouâre free to go now,â Gina said calmly.
Andy and Cathy exchanged bewildered looks.
Cathy, still uncertain, ventured cautiously, âMiss Miller, youâre not holding me accountable, are you?â
âNo blame to lay at your feet. You, too, were manipulated by someone with malicious intent.â
Andy and Cathy breathed a collective sigh of relief. Andy followed up on Ginaâs statement with a question, âMiss Miller, does this mean Mr. Jackson misunderstood us?â
âGabriel didnât have the full picture. In his haste, he jumped to conclusions.â
Gina clarified.
Defiantly, Andy spoke up, âMiss Miller, given the circumstances, this isnât something that can be brushed aside with a simple assurance from you and Mr. Jacksonâs misunderstanding. Cathy risked her life by eating that poisoned pumpkin pie to prove her innocence. I canât let this slide.â
Gabriel fully trusted Ginaâs judgment, believing the couple to be innocent. He was ready to take responsibility for his
actions.
Getting straight to the point, he asked, âWhat kind of compensation are you looking for?â
Andyâs eyes gleamed with interest, and he was about to speak when Cathy suddenly tugged at his sleeve. Andy glanced at Cathy, and she shook her head.
Both Mr. Jackson and Miss Miller held prominent positions, and Cathy worried that Andyâs audacious demands might complicate matters that could otherwise be resolved.
Gina took the initiative, âCathy, Prover Hospital will cover all your future medical expenses, and if either of you ever falls ill in the future, youâll receive free treatment at Prover Hospitalâ
Cathy was astonished The medical expenses at Prover Hospital were already beyond the reach of ordinary people, and Ginaâs offer of unlimited free treatment was exceptionally generous.
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Thinking about the generous salary Gina offered for harvesting medicinal herbs, as well as retaining Cathyâs nursing job at Prover Hospital even though she couldnât work due to her condition, left her with no reason to be dissatisfied.
However, Andy interjected from the sidelines, âFree treatment? Medical care at no cost? Miss Miller, youâre well-versed in compensation, but your offer seems vague. Cathy and I are both healthy and rarely get sick. Your compensation seems like a fantasy. Can we get something practical?â
Cathy was shocked by Andyâs audacious remarks.
She glared at Andy, her anger palpable. âWhat did you just say? Im sorry, Miss Miller. Andyâs not in his right mindâ¦
Gina remained composed. âAnd what compensation are you seeking?â
Andy said firmly. I canât stand seeing Cathy being mistreated!â
âMr. Jackson, the compensation I seek is for you to waive the repair costs for your car that we would have had to cover he asserted.
Cathy couldnât conceal her astonishment as she glanced at Andy
Sensing Cathyâs scrutinizing gaze. Andy coughed lightly and pressed on. âCathy, you mentioned youâre ready to stand by me through this, to shoulder the responsibility of fixing the car together. If Mr. Jackson agrees to waive the compensation, it would ease our burden, wouldnât it?â
Cathy remained silent.
Even Olivia, observing from the sidelines, could discern Andyâs facade. He was just a scoundrel looking out for his interests, yet dared to claim it was all for Cathyâs sakeâ¦.
It was ridiculous.
Olivia smirked quietly, keeping her head down.
The one who ate the pie is Cathy, and itâs her right to make demands, not yours,â Gina addressed Andy,
Andy felt indignant, realizing that everyone present had seen through his intentions. To salvage his pride, he said. âThatâs because I wasnât present when Cathy ate the poisoned pie. I would have gladly taken her place if I had been there!â
Then, Andy grabbed Cathyâs hand. âCathy, youâve been wronged because of me. I failed to protect you.â
âMiss Miller, Mr. Jackson, can you finally agree to my request? You were the ones who mentioned compensation earlier, werenât you? Are you trying to pin the blame on us now? Cathy and I are just ordinary people. If you want to play dirty we have no choice but to accept it!â Andyâs expression betrayed a sense of oppression.
âYou donât need to spout all this nonsense to provoke me. You claim that if you were present, youâd willingly take poisoned pie for Cathy. Itâs easy to speak fine words, but actions speak louder. How about you demonstrate it by rest of that pie? Since weâre in a hospital, Iâll promptly arrange for someone to get your stomach pumped. How do sound?â Cina raised an eyebrow, her tone challenging.
Andy panicked âMiss Miller, youâre treating lives as if theyâre worthless! You know that pie is poisoned, yet you wan
âNo matter how much you cat. Iâll convince Gabriel to waive your car repair expenses and offer you an additional 200 thousand dollars. How does that sound?â Gina asked again.
Andy was tempted but ultimately refused. âNo, I wonât risk my life for that 200 thousand dollars. Whatâs the point of h money if Iâm dead? I wonât eat it!â
âSince you value your life so much, spare me the lofty words,â Ginaâs voice chilled.
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Andy remained silent in opposition, but Cathy suddenly spoke up. âMiss Miller, if I had the right to make demands, my request would be the same as Andyâs. We hope Mr. Jackson can waive the repair expenses. Thank you.â
Andy was thrilled, embracing Cathy. âCathy, Iâve always known youâre the best to me!â
Ginaâs expression turned icy as she looked at Gabriel Gabriel, do you agree?â
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âAgreed, Gabriel responded casually, Repair costs meant nothing to him, understanding Ginaâs subtle hint that he should comply.
âThank you. Cathy sincerely thanked Gina and Gabriel.
Andy couldnât wait to pull Cathy away, fearing Gabriel might change his mind and demand compensation again.
Before leaving, Andy turned to Gina and Gabriel, âMiss Miller, Mr. Jackson, I seem to have some clues about the poisoning
incident.â