Chapter 404



With this thought in mind, Belinda smiled faintly, feigning astonishment. “Really? You’d actually help clear my name? That would be fantastic!”

Kylee returned the smile. “We are sisters, after all. Naturally, I’d be happy to help you clear your name.”

“But…” She paused, adding with a meaningful glance, “But there’s something I need from you, too.”

“Oh? What would that be?” Belinda asked, playing along with feigned curiosity.

Kylee didn’t hesitate for a second. “Belinda, you’re already an attending physician at the Grand Plains General Hospital, while I’m still just an intern. If that gets out, won’t people mock me? So, could you speak to Mr. Rodgers and ask him to hire me full-time? Given your relationship with him, I’m sure he’d listen to you.”

Upon hearing this, Belinda couldn’t help but smirk inwardly.

Kylee wanted a full-time position at the Grand Plains General Hospital? She might as well keep dreaming.

Belinda gave Kylee an apologetic smile. “Sorry, Kylee, but I really can’t help you with that.”

Kylee’s face soured as Belinda rejected her outright without a second thought.

She immediately feigned resignation, saying, “Then I’m sorry, Belinda, I can’t help you, either. I’m not that influential, and, given the fact that we are sisters, people might not take my words to defend you seriously.”

That was an obvious threat. The message was clear: if Belinda wanted her help, she would have to arrange a full-time job for Kylee. Otherwise, Kylee would not help Belinda.

After saying that, Kylee waited, expecting Belinda to beg for her help.

But to her shock…

Belinda let out a resigned sigh. “Alright! In that case, I’ll just give up on the matter.”

Kylee’s face froze at the words.

She hadn’t expected Belinda to back down so quickly.

Her lips tightened as she said, “Belinda, think carefully. If this isn’t cleared up, you’ll be blamed for pushing Verena down the stairs forever. Every time your name is mentioned, people will see you as cruel and malicious. Are you sure you don’t need my help to clear your name?”

Belinda casually shrugged, her voice indifferent. “It’s not my concern. People can think what they want. I can’t control their opinions, can I?”

Kylee pressed on, asking, “Aren’t you at all concerned that this could impact your life?”

Belinda responded with a smile, “Do you see it having any effect on me right now?”

Kylee was left speechless, her expression hardening once more.

It was clear that Belinda appeared to be doing just fine. Moreover, Harold had openly revealed her identity as Lucas’ wife at his birthday party. Now, everyone within their circle was aware that Belinda was Mrs. Clark. Everyone was eager to win her favor.

The thought of this only deepened Kylee’s resentment toward Belinda.

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