Chapter 718: 718: Internal Conflict

President Jacobs snorted, “Stop stringing me along, President Lily Lee. We conduct business on facts. I chose to partner with you because of your esteemed reputation. You can’t swindle me like this.”

Lily Lee sneered sarcastically, “President Jacobs, how can you blame me when you sneak around? I was merely a pawn in your negotiations with the Marshall Corporation. I haven’t blamed you for using me as a tool, but you are quick to pass the buck. Mind your manners.”

Unable to contain his anger, President Jacobs yelled, “Don’t think I’m clueless, you’re also using me as a pawn. Stop playing the saint.”

To Lily Lee, this was nothing more than a trivial matter.

Even though her heart was racing, she maintained her calm and elegant demeanor. Every movement she made, even her tone when speaking, was composed, responding softly as if nothing had happened.

“If I were you, I’d calm down at this moment. Do not let Daniel Marshall stir up trouble between us. He simply wants to see internal conflict. If you trust me, wait until I meet with him, then we’ll discuss.”

“Fine, I will wait until you return from Kyoto. I hope it will be good news.”

When President Jacobs hung up the phone, Lily laughed coldly. Her beautiful eyes revealed a hint of contempt.

Nonchalantly, Lily Lee took elegant strides, radiating a strong and independent aura. She moved towards security check.

…

Having finished having dinner with the CEO of Champion International, Daniel Marshall immediately took a helicopter to Binzhou.

Sitting in the monitoring room of the Binzhou Hospital, Daniel Marshall’s gaze never left the live footage.

The couple Daniel had arranged as new neighbors to look after Ella Charles arrived. Victoria, Ella’s former neighbor, also came. They were all keeping Grace company as the nurse took Ella Lee into the operating room.

Later, they didn’t leave but stayed with Grace in the waiting area outside the operating room, awaiting news.

They all comforted Grace and encouraged her to stay strong.

Grace was touched. She no longer felt so isolated and helpless, and she felt a bit of security.

“Thank you, uncle and auntie. Thank you, Victoria. Once my mother is discharged, we will definitely treat you to a meal.”

Victoria replied, “There’s no need for formalities. As neighbors, we should help one another. Your mother usually takes care of me, and I’m just giving back a fraction. Don’t worry about it.”

Aunty Wood added, “Grace, when you encounter difficulties, do let us know. Don’t keep it all to yourself! Although my husband and I are new here, your mother has been very caring towards us and helped us a lot. We’re just returning the favor.”

Uncle Wood said, “Don’t worry, your mother will come out fine. The surgery will be successful.”

Grace nodded, her eyes getting misty with emotion.

…

It was almost seven in the evening when Ella Lee was finally brought out of the operating room.

The doctor also came out and said, “The operation was a success. The patient is awake but might still feel drowsy because the anesthesia hasn’t fully worn off. This is normal, so you shouldn’t be worried.”

Everyone chorused, “Thank you, doctor. You worked hard.”

Subsequently, they all followed the nurse to take Ella Lee back to her hospital room.

Ella Lee was really moved upon seeing her neighbors still keeping Grace company. Although she had a slight lisp due to the anesthesia, she expressed her gratitude to them all.