Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker (Chapters 846, 847, 848, 849, 850, 851, 852, 853, 854, 855) 

Chapter 846

Melody Fox nodded.

“I do, but I still need to wait for a while. You can apply for a house purchase contract for me first. When it’s done, my people will probably have the qualifications to buy a house.” “This…” The manager hesitated. Should he trust this woman or not?

He did not believe it, but her leisurely manner did not seem like she was lying. Moreover, she had indeed taken out 40 million dollars.

But to say that he believed her, she said that he had to wait for her.

He sneered again.

He knew that this woman definitely did not have the exclusive right to buy a house.

“Manager, with your taste in people, I really don’t know how you became a manager. You don’t really believe that someone like her has the right to buy a house exclusively in Area A, do you?”

Melody Fox’s gaze swept across Shen Qiqin like a sharp blade. She felt a chill down her spine, but she still raised her chin and asked, “What? Did I say something wrong? If you have it, why don’t you take it out now? Why do you have to talk about your people… Where are your people? I entered the sales office at the same time as you. I didn’t see you bring anyone with you.”

Melody Fox did not respond to her at all. All she did was smile.

Ms Shen’s eyes widened.

“What are you laughing at?!”

She hated it the most when the other party revealed such an expression. It was as if she was mocking an insignificant ant, making her very unhappy.

“Hehe.” Melody Fox chuckled again and said, “Miss Shen, I’m afraid that noble people are forgetful and have forgotten something, right?”

“What did I forget?”

As soon as she finished speaking, her expression changed. She remembered that before Melody Fox swiped her card, she said that if Melody Fox could afford 40 million dollars, she would walk out from there upside down.

When Melody Fox saw the sudden change in her expression, the smile on her face deepened.

“Looks like Miss Shen remembered something. I think someone like you won’t go back on your word, right?”

Her expression turned even uglier.

“Melody Fox! Don’t go overboard!”

Melody Fox looked surprised.

“So I went overboard? Didn’t the two of us make a fair bet? Besides, I remember that Miss Shen was the one who set the bet herself, right?”

Zhang Wenwen also boldly said, “I can testify that the bet was indeed made by Miss Shen herself.”

“You-“

She glared at her, scaring Zhang Wenwen so much that she shrunk her neck, but she still took a step forward.

Melody Fox grinned and urged, “Ms. Shen, while there’s no one here, hurry up and walk out upside down. Otherwise, when we reach the sales office later, there will be countless people who will be watching you walk upside down.”

“B*tch! Shut up! Shut up!”

She scolded angrily and turned to order the manager, Hurry up and call the police! Say that she destroyed the things here and tried to scam us!”

“Well …”

The manager of the Zuo’an Tingzhi liked to say the word “this” when he didn’t know what to do.

Seeing this, Shen Qiqin said fiercely, “If you offend me for a client who isn’t even a client, then I won’t buy this house. Not only will I not buy it, but I’ll also go to the Swanson Group and complain that because of you, I won’t buy that house! I, Shen Qiqin, will definitely keep my word!”

Beads of sweat trickled down the manager’s forehead.

In a fight between immortals, the unlucky one was a brat like him.

However, Melody Fox had yet to take out the right to purchase from Area A even though she was qualified to purchase from Area B to Area F. At the end of the day, only she could be considered his customer.

Thinking of this, the manager of the Zuo’an Tingzhi gritted his teeth and stomped his feet. “Miss Fox, no matter what, this house is not yours. You have to compensate for this vase. If you refuse to cooperate, I can only call the police to deal with it.’

Zuo An’s tone was very polite, but it was obvious that he was already on Shen Qiqin’s side.

“Hehe.” Melody Fox laughed mockingly and said, “I can’t compensate for this vase. If you want to call the police, then go ahead.”

The Zuo’an Tingzhi manager was also angered by Melody Fox’s attitude.

“Are you trying to make a big deal out of this? Alright, I’ll fulfill your wish!”

The manager pretended to take out his phone to call the police. Zhang Wenwen quickly plucked up her courage and grabbed the manager’s hand to clarify for Melody Fox.

“Manager, don’t call the police! I can swear to God that the vase really wasn’t broken by the two of us. It was Salesman Xu who deliberately pushed it down to frame us.”

“Shut up! You’re an outsider. You don’t have to come to work tomorrow!”

At her age, Zhang Wenwen was still a shy young girl. After being scolded and hearing that she had been fired, her eyes immediately turned red.

However, she resisted the urge to turn around, afraid that Melody Fox would blame her.

But Melody Fox still saw it.

She looked at the Zuo’an Tingzhi manager indifferently.

“Zhang Wenwen didn’t do anything wrong. Are you sure you want to fire her?”

Zuo’an Tingzhi’s manager was annoyed.

“I’m the manager here. I can fire whoever I want. It’s not for others to say. As for you, Miss Fox, I’ll give you one last chance. Are you going to compensate this vase or not?” “If I remember correctly, I told you long ago, right? Someone else broke the vase in my house. How can I pay for it myself? I’ll give you one last chance. Are you sure you want to fire Zhang Wenwen?”

“I’m sure. What can you do?”

Melody Fox smirked.

“If you fire her, I’ll fire you.”

“Hahahahaha…”

The manager laughed so hard that tears almost flowed out of his eyes.

He looked as if he had just heard the funniest joke in the world.

“I thought you could say something harsh, but that’s what you’re talking about? Don’t tell me you think Ander Morgan is omnipotent? You even have the right to interfere in the Swanson Group’s matters?”

Melody Fox did not reply and only took out her phone to take a look and check the time.

It had been almost twenty minutes. Aaron Berg should have been dealt with by now, right?

The manager stopped laughing at this time and said with a dark expression, “Very good, then don’t blame me for being ruthless. Destroying the assets of the Zuo’an Tingzhi and suspected of fraud to try to cheat our villa on the Zuo’an Tingzhi… I don’t know the law and don’t know how many years you’ll be locked up. I’ll ask the police officers to punish you severely!”

Zhang Wenwen was shocked.

She could not care less about her own matters. She hugged the manager’s arm that was holding the phone with both hands and tried to snatch the phone from his hand.

The manager immediately flung her away forcefully.

Zhang Wenwen fell straight to the ground.

However, the expected pain did not appear. Instead, she felt a strong hand firmly holding her waist.

Zhang Wenwen subconsciously looked at the owner of the hand and saw an expressionless but very handsome face. There was a faint scar on his face, but it did not affect his looks. Instead, it added to his masculinity.

Zhang Wenwen’s face instantly turned red.

However, the other party did not even look at her. After holding her steady, he walked towards Melody Fox.

“Miss Fox, I’m late.”

Chapter 847

Melody Fox met Aaron Berg’s gaze and shook her head.

“You’re just in time.”

Melody, who had just left Zhang Wenwen behind, was about to go over and save her.

Coincidentally, she saw Aaron Berg coming in from the corner of her eye, so she instructed Aaron Berg to save her.

However, looking at Zhang Wenwen’s expression just now, it seemed like…

Melody Fox did not think about it anymore. Now was not the time to think about these things.

She looked at the Left Bank manager indifferently and said, “My people are here. Didn’t you want the exclusive purchasing rights of Area A? Aaron Berg, show him.” “Yes.”

Although Aaron Berg did not know what had happened before he came, he had always been good at reading people’s expressions. He immediately saw that these people in the room had provoked Miss Fox.

Miss Fox was a cautious and magnanimous person. If she was not really angered to the point of her lungs, she would not casually cause trouble for the Swanson Group in her own territory at this critical moment of internal strife. Therefore, he immediately understood that the manager was snobbish and did not know Miss Fox’s identity.

Since Miss Fox was enraged, this group of people could be considered to have reached the end of their path.

Aaron Berg had seen blood before. He walked to the Zuo’an Tingzhi manager with a murderous aura and asked coldly, You’re the one who wants the exclusive right to buy Area A, right?”

The manager was shocked by Aaron Berg and panicked.

Could it be that he really had the exclusive right to purchase Area A?

The higher-ups had repeatedly warned them not to offend the guests in Area A.

The manager’s legs immediately went weak. He tried his best to squeeze out a word, “Yes…”

Aaron Berg did not waste any time. He took out the OR code on his phone and said to the Zuo’an Tingzhi manager,” Scan the QR code and review it!”

When Zuo’an Tingzhi saw the QR code, half of his soul was already scared away.

He quickly called for Salesman Xu to pour Melody Fox and Aaron Berg a coffee.

However, salesperson Xu’s mental endurance was worse than that of the Zuo’an Tingzhi manager. He was so frightened that his legs went limp and he knelt on the ground.

He… framed a guest in Area A…

“Damn it.”

The manager cursed and turned around with a fawning smile. “Please wait a moment. I’ll scan the QR code now.” He shakily crossed out the phone screen and used Zuo’an Tingzhi’s exclusive software to scan the QR code from Aaron Berg.

With a beep, the QR code was scanned successfully, and the voice automatically played on the page. “Welcome to the VIP of Zone A of Zuo’an Tingzhi.”

The manager’s face went pale again.

He swallowed hard and informed Melody Fox shamelessly, Miss Fox, that the verification was successful. Shall I bring you back to the sales office to sign the contract now?”

Melody Fox didn’t respond to Zuo’an Tingzhi’s manager’s words. Instead, her gaze fell on Shen Qiqin who was quietly retreating.

“Miss Shen, the bet hasn’t been fulfilled yet. Where are you going?”

Shen Qiqin stopped in her tracks and said with shame and anger, Melody Fox, you should be lenient wherever possible. If you continue to be calculative with me today, there’s no guarantee that you won’t fall into my hands one day, I won’t let you off easily either.”

“Shen Qiqin, you’re not saying this to my Sister Melody, are you?”

Nana Jensen’s voice came from outside.

Before she reached the door, she heard Shen Qiqin’s harsh words and immediately quickened her pace to enter.

Shen Qiqin looked at Nana Jensen, who had suddenly appeared, in shock.

“Miss Jiang? Why are you here…”

“I’m here to buy a house with Sister Melody. What did you do to Sister Melody just now? Do you not want your father’s collaboration with our family anymore?”

Her shoulders trembled.

Shen Dongfeng had a new research project in his private laboratory. He was in contact with the Jensen family and needed the Jensen family’s investment.

However, Nana Jensen was actually Melody Fox’s… sister?!

When Nana Jensen saw that she was speechless, he was certain that she had offended Melody Fox.

She immediately asked Melody Fox, “Sister Melody, what did this woman do to you?”

Melody Fox explained the “good deed” Shen Qiqin had done in a few sentences. Then, she said with interest, “Perfect.

Nana, you can be the witness.”

“No problem!”

Nana Jensen walked up to her again and said, “Shen Qiqin, you can’t go back on the bet you made. If you go back on your word… then the Jensen family will have to reconsider if we want to work with you. After all, we don’t like to work with people who go back on their word.”

Shen Qiqin’s face was ashen.

This meant that she had no choice but to fulfill the bet.

She could not bring herself to do such an embarrassing thing in front of Melody Fox, this b*tch.

However, if she couldn’t do it, they would face the risk of their collaboration being canceled.

Jensen’s family people were stupid and rich. This time, they planned to invest nine digits. If they give up just like that, it would be very difficult for them to find a family that was stupid and rich.

She really couldn’t bear to…

Nana Jensen was not in a hurry. He stood at the side and waited for her to make a decision.

After more than two minutes, Shen Qiqin finally moved.

She turned her head and looked at Melody Fox. She bowed deeply to Melody Fox and said, “Miss Fox, it’s my fault today. I shouldn’t have framed you with that salesperson. Please forgive me this time!”

Melody Fox raised her eyebrows slightly and said, “You’re quite smart to know how to use this move.”

But salesperson Xu screamed, “Miss Shen, how could you do this! You clearly didn’t say that just now. I didn’t frame her!”

Melody Fox found it noisy and turned to glare at him. “Shut up!”

Salesman Xu was so frightened by this incomparably cold gaze that his heart beat violently, and he actually couldn’t make a sound.

Melody Fox retracted her gaze and looked at Shen Qiqin again.

“I’ve told you about the vase. That vase is too inferior. I originally planned to throw it away, thinking since your father and my godfather are clearly colleagues, but you’ve been rude to my godfather many times…”

Shen Qiqin clenched her fists tightly.

“What do you mean… I’ve already apologized to you.”

“But I can’t see your sincerity in apologizing, so you should hurry up and fulfill the bet. Or you can also not fulfill it, but if the reputation of not keeping your word spreads, I’m afraid it won’t just be the collaboration between the Jensen family, right?”

Shen Qiqin’s eyelids twitched violently.

“You… very good! You win!”

Melody Fox raised an eyebrow.

“Hurry up.”

Shen Qiqin was so angry that she ground her molars twice, but in the end, she could only suppress the heavy humiliation in her heart and slowly squat down.

However, she was wearing high heels and had not exercised for a long time. After trying for a long time, not to mention walking out upside down, even successfully standing upside down was a problem.

However, Melody Fox still did not intend to let it go.

A pitiful person must have something detestable about them. She was in such a sorry state because she asked for it.

“Nana Jensen, go and help her.”

“Alright!” Nana Jensen was very happy to see her like this. She quickly walked over, grabbed her feet, and pushed her up with both hands.

However, her hands could not support her body weight and she stumbled and somersaulted.

Her carefully dressed appearance was ruined, and the expensive fur on her body was dirty.

Chapter 848

She was now like a clown, looking as miserable as she could be.

Melody Fox then said, “Forget it, let’s just say that you’ve completed it. You can leave now.”

At this moment, Shen Qiqin even wanted to kill Melody Fox. She had grown up in a pampered environment. Although she had to bow to others, this was the first time in her life that she had suffered such humiliation.

However, it was difficult for her to fight so many people alone. She could only run out dejectedly and quickly disappeared.

“Hehe, serves her right!” Nana Jensen sneered and said, “I’ve disliked her for a long time. She’s just a fence-sitter. In the past, when they didn’t intend to work with us, Shen Qiqin didn’t even look at me. Most especially when I was chased out at home by my father, she mocked me with the other socialites. Now that she needs our family, she actually has the cheek to come and give me gifts every day. How disgusting!”

Melody Fox did not care about that.

Everyone had their own aspirations. She did not comment on how Shen Qiqin handled things.

What she cared about was something else.

Melody Fox could not help but ask, “Why is your family working with them? Aren’t they from the Halcyon Research Institute? Aren’t the research funds from the Halcyon government?”

“That’s the Shen family’s private laboratory. Moreover, even if it’s an official project, they have to produce some results first before the government can fork out the project funds. And before they produce results, they have to fork out the funds themselves. Therefore, our two families have been discussing a collaboration recently…”

“I see.” Melody Fox nodded and said, “I don’t know much about this, but let me give you a piece of advice. The Shen family aren’t very clean. It’s best not to cooperate with them, in case one day when the government investigates, your family will also be implicated.”

“I understand. I’ll tell my father when I get back. My father listens to me now. He’ll do whatever I say.”

“That’s the best.”

Melody Fox nodded and looked up at the Zuo’an Tingzhi manager.

Manager Zuo An finally found a chance to speak. He bowed and walked forward like a eunuch who had lost his roots in ancient times.

“Miss Fox, the matter has been clarified. It’s all my fault for being blind and being deceived by my subordinates. You didn’t break the vase. I apologize for my previous stupidity! I hope you can be magnanimous and forgive me this time…”

As the manager of the Zuo’an Tingzhi spoke, he kicked Sales Xu. “Idiot! Hurry up and beg Miss Fox for forgiveness!”

Only then did Salesman Xu react. However, his legs were completely limp and he could not stand up at all. He could only kneel on the ground and kowtow to Melody Fox. “I was wrong, Miss Fox, please forgive me!”

Melody Fox said in amusement, “I’m not a priest in a church. Why does everyone come to me for forgiveness? It has already happened. Can you make it seem like it never happened just by saying sorry?”

Salesman Xu gritted his teeth and said, “Miss Fox, I admit that I did push the vase down on purpose to frame you, but I only did it because Miss Shen forced me… Don’t worry, I’ll pay for the vase. Even if I have to sell everything, I’ll compensate for the vase. I won’t let you lose any money.” The more Melody Fox listened, the colder her expression became.

“Don’t you understand? In front of me, it doesn’t matter who broke the vase. What’s important is… I don’t like you.” Salesman Xu’s heart turned cold. He could only turn to the manager.

“Manager, please help me. I really know my mistake. I was wrong!”

As he spoke, he slapped himself hard.

Zuo’an Tingzhi’s manager was smart enough to observe Melody Fox’s expression first. Seeing that she had no intention of easing up, he said with a sullen face, “How dare you frame a distinguished guest in Area A. I don’t think you have to stay here to work anymore. Go back, pack your things, and get lost immediately!”

“No, no…” Sales Manager Xu shook his head vigorously and said, “Manager, please don’t fire me. I’ll do anything you want. Yes… I can do it upside down. Miss Fox. Why don’t I do it upside down for you to see?”

Melody Fox said indifferently, “If you knew this would happen, why did you do it in the first place? There’s karma in the world. You planted the evil karma yourself, so you deserve to eat it. I was the one who was framed today. I can escape unscathed, but who can say if you will frame other innocent people who can’t testify?”

“I won’t do it again. Never again. Really…

Melody Fox scratched her earlobe.

“It’s too noisy.”

The manager of the Zuo’an Tingzhi immediately called the security guards and dragged Sales Xu out.

After Sales Manager Xu was taken away, Manager Zuo’an Tingzhi immediately put on a groveling posture and said to Melody Fox, “Miss Fox, that wretched man is insensible and has already been dealt with. You must calm down. It’s not worth it to be angry and hurt your health. How about this? I’Il bring you to sign the house purchase contract now?” “There’s no need.” Melody Fox pointed at Zhang Wenwen and said, “I’ve told her that she’ll be in charge of my order.”

Zuo’an Tingzhi Manager was stunned.

“But she’s just a service-“

Halfway through his sentence, he immediately changed his words. “Alright, alright, alright. I’ll get Wenwen to bring you to sign the contract now. Wenwen, why aren’t you leading the way? Remember to make a good cup of coffee for Miss Fox. Oh right, there’s also her friend.”

Melody Fox raised her eyebrows and said, “You don’t have to worry about these things.”

Zuo An quickly nodded. “Yes, yes, yes. I’ll let Wenwen take full responsibility.”

“You get the wrong idea. I mean, you don’t have to come to work anymore.”

Zuo’an Tingzhi Manager’s eyelids jerked up.

“What… do you mean?”

Before he could retort in his heart that although Melody Fox was a guest in Area A, he was not qualified to fire him, he heard Melody Fox say again, “Aaron Berg, can you handle such a small matter yourself by firing a sales manager?”

“Of course. Give me a minute.”

After Aaron Berg finished speaking, he immediately found a cell phone number in his contact list and dialed it. After the call was connected, he pulled off the work pass on the left bank manager’s chest and ordered the person on the other end of the phone, “Fire the manager of the sales office of the Zuo’an Tingzhi. His name is Lu Guangyao.”

Lu Guangyao had an expression that said, “Are you kidding me?”

However, in the next second, Aaron Berg handed the phone to him.

“Listen to it yourself!”

Lu Guangyao put the phone to his ear skeptically. When he heard the other party’s voice and words clearly, his eyelids suddenly rolled back.

“Department Head Zhao… I…, I… Don’t, don’t fire me…”

Lu Guangyao Fox started wailing.

However, Aaron Berg couldn’t be bothered to listen to his nonsense and took back his phone.

“Did you hear it clearly? You’ve already been fired. Get lost!”

“No, no, I was wrong. Miss Fox, mister, I was wrong… Wenwen, help me, help me…”

Zhang Wenwen turned her face away in disgust.

Lu Guangyao did offer her a job, but his motives were not pure and he tried to take advantage of her every now and then.

Although she was lucky enough to dodge it every time, she still felt disgusted by Lu Guangyao.

Now that Lu Guangyao was fired, she could finally heave a sigh of relief.

Chapter 849

The person Aaron Berg informed was very fast. In a short while, the Department head had already sent someone over.

They fired Lu Guangyao in front of everyone in the sales office and warned the entire sales office not to serve dishes to anyone in the future. They had to be humble to every customer who walked into the sales office.

Similarly, under Melody Fox’s instructions, the headquarters promoted Zhang Wenwen to a salesperson.

Originally, Melody Fox wanted her to be the sales manager, but Zhang Wenwen rejected it herself, saying that she still needed to train, so Melody Fox let her be.

When Melody Fox signed the housing contract and various invoices and was about to leave, Lu Guangyao was chased out by the security guards and people from headquarters.

When Lu Guangyao saw her, the fear and confusion in his heart almost rushed to the top of his head.

“Why? Why… Who are you?!”

Compared to his unwillingness and anger, Lu Guangyao was also very confused.

Who was this ugly and ordinary-looking woman in front of him?

Why was it that a single sentence could decide the life and death of his career?

However, Melody Fox only glanced at him indifferently, as if she could not see him. She walked straight to an MPV outside and bent down to sit down.

From the beginning to the end, she did not even give the former Sales manager a glance. It was as if he did not exist.

It was not until later that Lu Guangyao deeply felt Xu’s feelings when he was sacked.

Who broke the vase was not important to this woman at all because even Sales Xu was just an ant that she could easily strangle to death.

However, this ant did not know what was good for it and even danced in front of her to do evil. Wasn’t this courting death?

To him, he could still bear the humiliation of being suppressed, fired, and even chased out of the building in public.

However, this feeling of being treated as an ant or even air made people feel a bone-chilling coldness.

The cold also made him realize that he would never be able to provoke this woman in his life.

The dimensional reduction attack was nothing more than this.

Regret.

His intestines were green with regret.

But it was too late…

Meanwhile, In the same commercial car…

At first, Melody Fox did not intend to use her identity to suppress others. After all, it was a little unfair to win against someone like Lu Guangyao.

However, she also deeply understood one thing. No matter how high her status was, if she just endured it, she would still be looked down on like in her previous life.

“Sister Melody.” Nana Jensen knocked on the car window and said, “I won’t be leaving with you. I’ve arranged to have dinner with David Marrow.”

Melody Fox nodded and suddenly thought of something else. She said, “By the way, I’m going to Insterimond tomorrow. I don’t know how many days I will be back. Tell David Marrow to pay more attention to the store when I’m not around. If you encounter anything that can’t be resolved, ask him to look for Doctor Mu for help.”

“Okay, no problem. But why are you going to Insterimond?” “To buy herbs.”

Nana Jensen did not think too much about it. She only thought that Melody Fox was there to buy goods.

She responded and waved at Melody Fox before getting into her car.

Melody Fox rolled up the window. As the car drove away, her vision gradually drifted away.

Insterimond, she is finally going.

Once the last herb “Green Velvet” was gathered, she would be able to treat the poison in her face.

She had been waiting for this day for a long time, but because Taylor’s family had not started the auction, this matter had been delayed.

Now that she was about to obtain Green Velvet, she actually felt an indescribable nervousness.

However, amidst the nervousness, there was also a hint of curiosity.

She was very curious. How would Ken Swanson react when he sees her true appearance?

Melody Fox’s hands on her lap involuntarily tightened.

Although she did not know how Ken Swanson would react, the expressions of the others, especially those who used their looks to attack her all year round, would definitely be very interesting when they finally saw her.

“Miss Fox.”

Aaron Berg’s voice interrupted her inner thoughts.

Melody Fox looked up and heard Aaron Berg ask, “There’s a fork in the road ahead. Should we go back to Herbathrive or the manor?”

Melody Fox raised her wrist and looked at the time. She said, “Go to First Hospital.”

As First Hospital’s specially hired doctor, she had not been there for a long time. Anyway, Ken Swanson will be back late tonight. In addition, Zhang Wenwen’s brother was also hospitalized in First Hospital. She could go over today and see how Ford Nelson was recovering.

Otherwise, when she left for Insterimond tomorrow, who knew when she would be able to go to First Hospital again.

After making the decision, the car drove towards First Hospital.

The car finally drove into the parking lot of First Hospital before the official start of the evening. At this moment, the sky was already dark.

However, just as the car was parked, she suddenly received a call from Sid Quant.

“Melody Fox!!! Explain yourself!”

Melody Fox raised her right eyebrow in surprise.

Sid Quant rarely called her by her full name.

“What happened?”

She held her phone tightly and generally walked towards the Inpatient Department First Hospital.

On the other end of the phone, Sid Quant said in exasperation, “Aren’t you very good at medicine? Why, why…”

The second half of the sentence seemed difficult to say, but Melody Fox had already realized what was going on with Sid Quant.

This confirmed that there was indeed a problem in his lower aspect.

“Ahem…” Melody Fox covered her nose and coughed dryly. You don’t have to worry too much. This is just a side effect. It will naturally recover.”

“D*mn it!” Sid Quant cursed. “If you knew this would happen, you might as well have let me die back then! I’m no different from a eunuch now!”

“Sid Quant, calm down…”

“Calm down? How do you expect me to calm down? Do you know how they look at me when they think I’m impotent? I want to jump down from the building right now!”

Melody Fox raised her eyebrows again.

“How many of them… are there? You’re really playing around. Your body hasn’t fully recovered yet, so you’re not allowed to play around like this, understand?”

Melody Fox tried to persuade him nicely. On the other end of the phone, Sid Quant was even more exasperated.

“You don’t allow me to play so extravagantly? Hehe, I want to play. Can I play?”

Melody Fox massaged her temples with a headache and said, “Sid Quant, I know it’s difficult for you to completely accept this kind of thing for the time being, but you have to believe me. The sequela will definitely not last forever. You will recover sooner or later.”

“I don’t care! You heal me now! Otherwise, I’ll really jump down from the building!”

Sid Quant’s words were out of place, but Melody Fox could not help but feel nervous.

“How about this…” She thought for a moment and said, ” When I come back from Insterimond, I’ll take you to a new doctor in Herbathrive. He must be better than me in the male aspect. He should be able to treat you.”

Chapter 850

Sid Quant was skeptical.

“Herbathrive, is there anyone better than you in medical skills? Why haven’t I heard of this before? Are you bluffing me? I, Sid Quant, hate people who lie to me the most in my life.”

Hearing Sid Quant’s tone, if not for the fact that Quentin Parker’s identity had to be kept a secret, Melody Fox would have directly mentioned her master’s name.

She took two deep breaths to calm herself down.

“I swear to God, I’m not lying to you, okay?”

Only then did Sid Quant believe her. He asked, “Why are you going to my hometown? For how long?”

Only then did Melody Fox remember that Sid Quant’s family was in Insterimond.

She replied, “I’m going to buy herbs. Those herbs will only be auctioned at the auction house. However, I still have some private matters to deal with, so I’ll be delayed for a few days.”

“That’s good. I’ll ask my Insterimond brothers to entertain you. I won’t go back. I’m afraid that if I return, I’ll be detained by the old man.”

Melody Fox couldn’t help but laugh. She held her phone tightly and said, “That won’t happen. Your father has changed his opinion of Ken Swanson. He won’t stop contacting you like before. However, it’s good that you stay in Silverlake. Your body still needs to recuperate more to recover faster.”

“Stop talking about my body. My head hurts!” Sid Quant was not in the mood to continue the conversation. He only repeatedly reminded her to bring him for treatment when she came back.

Melody Fox agreed repeatedly and hung up Sid Quant. “Phew…” She let out a deep breath.

She hoped that her master could cure Sid Quant’s side effects. Otherwise, she would probably be annoyed to death by Sid Quant.

Perhaps Sid Quant’s father, Sebastian Quant, would also look for her. After all, for his generation, carrying on the family line was the most important thing.

Melody Fox shook her head and threw away her distracting thoughts as she walked to the eleventh floor of the Inpatient Department.

Ford Nelson was hospitalized on this floor. Looking at the ward, he should be able to be discharged soon.

Melody Fox was about to push the door open and enter when she saw Zack Nelson walking out of the ward with a frown. He seemed to be in a bad mood.

When their eyes met, a hint of surprise flashed across Zack Nelson’s eyes. He immediately suppressed the unhappiness in his heart and asked, “Miss Fox, why are you here?”

“I’m free now, so I came over to see Ford Nelson. It’s my fault. Nelson Ford is hospitalized here. I should have come over every day to see him,” Melody Fox said apologetically.

Zack Nelson tons of panicked.

“Miss Fox, don’t say that. If you hadn’t saved my grandfather that day, I’m afraid he would have…”

Melody Fox stopped him with a look.

“Don’t say such unlucky words. Ford will live to a hundred years old.”

Zack Nelson nodded.

“I won’t say anymore.”

Melody Fox looked at the half-closed door. He pointed inside and asked, “Did you two quarrel? You didn’t look too good just now.”

Zack Nelson sighed and said, “Didn’t we quarrel? The doctor asked him to stay in the hospital for another three days, but he refused no matter what. He said that the drip had already stopped for two days. It was a waste of money for him to stay here. He even said that the hospital wanted to earn more money from him, so they didn’t let him leave the hospital. I became anxious when I heard that, so I quarreled with him. The hospital has so much money flowing in a day, so why would they care about his hospital fees? People who want to be hospitalized are worried that there aren’t enough beds…”

“Old people are all like this. How would he know how much running water the hospital has?”

Zack Nelson opened his mouth but did not say anything in the end.

Seeing that he was still a little unhappy, Melody Fox said patiently, “Don’t be anxious. I’ll go in and take a look first. If he’s almost recovered, I’ll follow his wishes and let him be discharged. Coincidentally, my teacher… a friend of mine has a similar personality to him. After you guys move to Herbathrive, you can let them chat more so that he won’t be bored.”

Zack Nelson’s expression softened.

“Then I’ll have to trouble you, Miss Fox.”

Melody Fox patted Zack Nelson’s shoulder and walked over.

The moment they brushed past each other, Zack Nelson was in a daze.

He had a feeling that Melody Fox and Ken Swanson were becoming more and more alike. Even the way they spoke and the way they looked at each other were hard to distinguish.

When he thought about the time, the first time they had just met, he felt embarrassed.

While he was in a daze, Melody Fox had already pushed open the door of the ward and entered.

In the ward, Momma Talia was actively counseling Ford Nelson.

“Uncle Ford, don’t be angry. He’s just worried about your health. Besides, didn’t the doctor say that you can be discharged after another three days of observation? It’s just three days. It’ll pass in the blink of an eye.”

Ford Nelson’s old child was annoyed. When he heard this, he did not even raise his eyelids. Instead, he snorted unhappily.

Momma Talia did not know what to say next. When she looked up and saw someone coming in, she thought that Zack Nelson had returned. In the end, when she saw Melody Fox, her eyes lit up.

With the arrival of Melody Fox, she seemed to have a backbone.

Ford Nelson’s eyes were closed, but when he heard the voice, he thought it was Zack Nelson. He did not open his eyes and only said angrily, “Get out! I don’t want to see you!”

Melody Fox stopped in her tracks and immediately smiled. Ford Nelson, how can you be like this? I’ve just arrived and you’re asking me to leave. I wonder what did I do wrong to make you unhappy?”

Ford Nelson widened his eyes and shouted in surprise, “Melody?! You’ve finally come to see me!”

He looked much happier than when he saw his biological grandson.

Zack Nelson, who was following behind Melody Fox, had a dark expression. He did not want to speak at all.

Melody Fox walked over with a smile. She nodded at Momma Talia before speaking again.

“So you weren’t talking to me just now? Who are you angry with?”

Ford Nelson was not stupid. When he heard this, he pursed his lips and said, “You came together. How can you not know what’s going on? I want to be discharged, but this brat won’t let me! Staying here is like going to jail. Even if I’m not sick, I’ve become sick!”

Melody Fox was not in a hurry. She slowly peeled an apple for Ford Nelson and handed it over. Then, she said, “Grandpa Ford, you don’t know this, but when you were in trouble, Zack wished he could put a pair of wings on himself and fly away. I’ve never seen him speak in that tone.”

Ford Nelson lowered his eyelids.

Melody Fox struck while the iron was hot and continued. He was really frightened, so he wanted you to be observed for a few more days before being discharged. He was kind, but his EQ was too low. He didn’t know how to explain it to you. Zack at the door just now, he regretted quarreling with you.”

Ford Nelson’s expression completely improved.

Melody Fox continued, “Ford, I know it’s boring to be hospitalized. How about this? I’ll take your pulse. If you recover, I’ll do it and let you be discharged tomorrow.”

Ford Nelson’s eyes instantly lit up. He immediately handed his hand over for her to take his pulse.

Behind him, Zack Nelson sighed in his heart.

To deal with such a stubborn old man, it had to be Melody Fox. From the beginning, the old man had been led away by Melody Fox.

He did not know if it was because he had encountered a patient who was equally difficult to talk to in the past that she could coax the other party’s gloomy mood to instantly turn sunny.

Chapter 851

What Zack Nelson did not know was that Quentin Parker’s personality was very similar to Ford Nelson’s. When he was angry, not only was he unreasonable, but he was also childish.

Growing up in such an environment, if Melody Fox could not find a way to deal with it, he would have lived in vain. After about half a minute, Melody Fox let go of his hand and spoke under Ford Nelson’s expectant gaze.

“Your illness is almost healed, but your body is very weak because of the high fever. You really need to rest for a while.” Ford Nelson looked uncomfortable and asked, “Then I have to stay in the hospital for the next three days?”

Melody Fox smiled lightly. She increasingly felt that Ford Nelson’s temper was really similar to her master’s.

She smiled and said, “How can I bear to let you be bored in the hospital? How about this? Tomorrow morning, I’ll arrange for someone to move to your house. In the afternoon, I’ll get Zack Nelson to pick you up from the hospital and bring you to your new home.”

Ford Nelson looked puzzled.

“Move? New home? What do you mean?”

Melody Fox looked at Zack Nelson in confusion. Her gaze was asking, “Didn’t you tell your grandfather about moving to Herbathrive’s staff dormitory?”

Zack Nelson rubbed his nose awkwardly and said in a low voice, “I’m afraid that if I say that, he’ll be even more anxious to be discharged.”

However, although Ford Nelson’s eyes were not as good as the younger ones, his ears were very sharp. He immediately blew his beard and glared.

“Zack Nelson! Why didn’t you tell me about this earlier!”

Zack Nelson pretended not to hear him. He lowered his head to look at his phone, but he was asking Melody for help from the corner of his eye.

Melody Fox could only take a step forward and block Ford Nelson’s glare at Zack Nelson. She asked the old man, Ford, what do you think of what I just said? If you move to Herbathrive, you can go to Herbathrive every day.” What Ford Nelson could not stand the most was that there was no one to talk to. He was alone at home staring blankly at the inoperable smart television.

The reason why he was sick a few days ago was also because he was too lonely in the apartment.

If a person was in a bad mood for a long time, it would affect their health.

Hence, Ford Nelson immediately said happily, “Move! I’ve wanted to move for a long time! I’m almost traumatized by that big smart house.”

Zack Nelson’s face darkened, but a hint of guilt quickly surfaced in his heart.

It was his fault for not thinking carefully. He thought that it would be fine to leave his grandfather in the absolutely safe smart apartment, but he did not expect something to happen.

“Since you agree, let’s do as I said just now. When Zack Nelson gets off work tomorrow, he will take you out of the hospital and directly stay in Herbathrive’s house.”

Ford Nelson was finally in a good mood. He felt that the depression he had felt because of the little nanny in the past few days had finally dissipated. His expression was much better than before Melody Fox came.

Zack Nelson saw this and felt even more grateful to Melody Fox.

“Momma Talia, when he’s discharged, you can just follow Ford Nelson back. My godmother has left, and the clinic people are waiting for you to feed them.”

Momma Talia also wanted to go back. The medical center was very lively, unlike this single ward.

Upon hearing this, she smiled and said, “Got it. Tonight, I’ll think about what to cook tomorrow to shut those brats up.”

Melody Fox was amused. After saying goodbye to Ford Nelson, she went straight to Rodney Stanton.

Rodney Stanton was the top surgeon in the entire department. He happened to be preparing for a difficult surgery tomorrow. When he saw Melody Fox, he immediately pulled her aside and asked about the surgery plan.

“There are a total of two plans now. I’m not sure which one to choose. But there will be surgery tomorrow… Miss Fox, help me take a look.”

Melody Fox nodded. After taking the patient’s medical record, he decided on the plan with just two glances.

“Let’s choose Plan 1. Although Plan 2 is stable, it’s easy to relapse. Plan 1 has a high-risk factor, but I think with your surgical skills, it shouldn’t be a problem for you to perform this surgery. Also, you have to choose the most experienced anesthetist. The patient is old. If there’s a mistake in the anesthesia, everything will be over.”

Rodney Stanton nodded repeatedly.

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

Melody Fox then helped Rodney Stanton take a look at a few more patients with serious illnesses. After helping him point out the best treatment plan, she finally talked about Zhang Wenwen’s younger brother.

“I wonder what illness he has?”

“It’s a rare disease. Because too few people have this disease, the World Medical Association hasn’t named it yet. It’s a disease that secretes abnormalities in the gland pituitary gland, but it’s different from leprosy.”

Melody Fox understood when it came to limb hypertrophy.

“Has the patient ever tried acupuncture therapy with traditional medicine?”

“No.” Rodney Stanton sighed and said, “This family doesn’t have a good family background. We don’t even dare to use imported medicine on them for fear that they can’t afford it. However, this disease doesn’t have any special medicine. They can only delay until… they can’t afford it anymore.”

Melody Fox was silent for a moment before asking, “If this continues, how long can he live?”

“No more than a year.”

“A year… Then there’s still a chance.”

Rodney Stanton was stunned. Then, his eyes lit up as he asked, “You plan to treat him?”

“Yes, I have a medical relationship with him. I want to give it a try. Take me to him.”

“Alright!” Rodney Stanton agreed excitedly.

If he could see Melody Fox cure a rare disease with his own eyes and learn a few moves, he would wake up laughing even in his dreams!

Rodney Stanton could not help but stutter as he led the way. “Um… Miss Fox, the Fox you treated… Um…”

Rodney Stanton stammered for a long time, but he was too embarrassed to finish his sentence.

Melody Fox noticed what Rodney Stanton was thinking. She smiled and said, “I know what you’re thinking. You can watch the entire process of my treatment. You can ask me if you don’t understand.”

Rodney Stanton’s eyes widened in excitement.

“Miss Fox, you’re too great!”

Everyone else wanted to hide their abilities, but Melody Fox was not stingy at all.

Melody Fox shook her head and reminded him, “Don’t say it so early. I haven’t seen him yet. Even if I have, I can’t guarantee that I can cure him.”

“I know, I know.”

Although he said that, Rodney Stanton felt from the bottom of his heart that Melody Fox would definitely succeed.

If she couldn’t do it, no one else in the world could.

Soon, the two of them arrived at Zhang Wenwen’s brother’s ward.

The Zhang family could not afford to stay in a single ward like Ford Nelson. They stayed in the most ordinary three-person ward.

Rodney Stanton explained the basic situation of Zhang Wenwen’s younger brother under Melody Fox’s questioning as they walked.

“The patient’s name is Zhang Wenbin. He’s eleven years old this year and should have been assigned to the pediatrics department, but I saw that his situation was special, so I asked the outpatient department to assign him here so that I can check on his condition often.”

Melody Fox listened carefully. As he spoke, they had already arrived at the door of the ward.

The other two patients in the ward were not around, so only Zhang Wenbin and his mother were in the room.

The moment she walked over and saw Zhang Wenbin’s appearance, Melody was shocked.

Chapter 852

Zhang Wenbin’s eyeballs were severely protruding, and almost two-thirds of his eyeballs were exposed. It looked very terrifying.

What was even more different from ordinary people was that Zhang Wenbin was an eleven-year-old boy. His skin was so loose that it was drooping heavily. From afar, he looked like a pile of mud.

No wonder Rodney Stanton said that he could only live for a year at most.

When Melody Fox saw Zhang Wenbin’s expression, she knew that Rodney Stanton was still considered a light sentence. If she were to make a judgment, the other party could only live for another three months at most.

Zhang Wenbin’s mother, who was accompanying Zhang Wenbin on the bed, had her head lowered and was focused on her handiwork. She did not notice that someone had entered.

Zhang Wenbin reacted faster. He immediately turned his face away, as if he was afraid of scaring others. His inferiority complex made Melody Fox feel even sadder.

Some people were pitiful because they had brought it upon themselves, but some people were pitiful because of the injustice of the heavens.

Zhang Wenbin belonged to the latter group.

With his appearance, he would definitely be ridiculed by those uneducated and empathetic people, right?

Melody Fox felt the same way.

She walked over in a few steps and made her smile look as natural and gentle as possible.

“Is it Xiaobin?”

It had been a long time since Zhang Wenbin felt a stranger treat him with such a gentle attitude. The expression on his face was obviously stunned. He reached out to pull his mother’s sleeve.

“Mom…”

At this moment, Mother Zhang noticed that Rodney Stanton had brought a strange woman into the room.

She quickly put down the things in her hand and stood up to greet them.

“Dr. Rodney Stanton, what are you…?”

Melody Fox, finally noticed that what Mrs. Zhang made were bunches of handmade decorative chili.

In the past, when she was in the countryside, she often saw women in the village make these. A string of decorative chili could be exchanged for 50 cents.

Zhang Wenbin’s mother probably wanted to take care of Zhang Wenbin as much as possible so that she could earn more money and cover her son’s medical expenses. However, not only was the income of this handicraft extremely low, but it also consumed one’s eyes. If it was done for a long time, one’s vision would easily decrease.

After Mother Zhang spoke, Rodney Stanton quickly introduced Melody Fox.

“This is Doctor Wilona Knowles, an external doctor of our hospital. Her medical skills are very good. She happened to be here today, so I wanted her to take a look at Xiaobin.”

Mrs. Zhang greeted Melody Fox nervously and happily. “Dr. Knowles, hello, hello.”

Melody Fox nodded slightly. She looked at Zhang Wenbin’s trembling eyes and said, “I major in traditional medicine. Xiaobin, can I take your pulse?”

Although Zhang Wenbin felt inferior, he was very obedient and sensible. He boldly stretched out his hand.

Melody Fox took his pulse carefully and her expression became a little solemn.

His pulse was indeed very bad. Just as she had said just now, if he did not receive treatment in time, he would only have three months to live.

From the corner of her eye, Melody Fox saw Mother Zhang’s nervous expression and quickly revealed a slightly relaxed expression.

She let go of Zhang Wenbin’s hand and said, “His pulse is indeed rare, but I’ve occasionally seen similar symptoms in an ancient book of traditional medicine. Zelene Mills is too much. If you don’t mind, I’ll come over every other week to give him acupuncture according to the treatment methods recorded in the ancient book. If his symptoms improve after three consecutive acupuncture sessions, I’ll supplement it with medicine.”

Zelene Mills nodded vigorously. Then, she suddenly thought of something and asked in a low voice, “I wonder how much the treatment fee is? I can prepare in advance…”

Melody Fox smiled and told a white lie. “Xiaobin, this is a rare disease. Our hospital recently established a charity fund for children with rare diseases. Therefore, the fees will be directly deducted from the fund. In the future, you don’t have to pay for your medical expenses yourself.”

Mrs. Zhang’s eyes widened in shock. The surprise in her eyes could not be any greater.

“Is, is this true? Dr. Rodney Stanton…”

Rodney Stanton was dumbfounded, but when he saw Melody Fox’s gaze, he immediately understood the general situation.

He nodded and said, “That’s right. I came over with Dr. Knowles today to tell you guys about this. You guys can relax a little in the future.”

Mrs. Zhang’s eyes turned red. She wanted to cry, but she was afraid that her son would be worried. She held back her tears and thanked them repeatedly.

Melody Fox interrupted Mrs. Zhang’s gratitude and said, ” Then I’ll help him perform the first acupuncture today. However, this treatment will make his body feel like it’s being bitten by ants. It’ll be very uncomfortable…”

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Wenbin mustered his courage and said, “I’m not afraid! As long as the illness can be cured, I’m not afraid of any pain!”

He wanted to get better quickly. He didn’t want to see his mother and sister hugging each other and crying every day. He didn’t want to be a burden anymore. He wanted to get better quickly.

Melody Fox patted Zhang Wenbin’s head.

“Xiaobin is so obedient. Let’s start now.”

Before the acupuncture, Melody Fox and Rodney Stanton asked for a bottle of stamina supplement, which was equivalent to three times the effect of a sports drink. This was to prevent them from fainting after the acupuncture, just like the previous few times.

After a full 30 minutes, Melody Fox finally removed the last silver needle under the moonlight.

Rodney Stanton also stopped writing.

“Alright, now that the acupuncture treatment is over, he will probably start to feel uncomfortable in the latter half of the night, so I suggest you guys sleep first.”

Mrs. Zhang nodded with reddened eyes.

“Thank you, Dr. Knowles, and Dr. Rodney Stanton…”

Melody Fox waved her hand. “It’s what I should do.”

After saying goodbye, Mother Zhang kept thanking her repeatedly, Melody Fox went out and sat in Rodney Stanton’s office for a while to recover her strength before talking to Rodney Stanton.

“Did you record my acupuncture just now?”

“Yes, I’ve memorized everything. I even recorded it.”

Melody Fox nodded slightly and said, “I’m going to Insterimond tomorrow. I don’t know when I will be back. If I don’t come back in a week, I’m afraid you’ll have to personally perform acupuncture on him.”

Rodney Stanton was stunned and asked in fear, “Can I do it?” “Rodney Stanton, you have to believe in yourself. And aren’t you already learning traditional medicine acupuncture?”

Only then did Rodney Stanton nod in agreement. Then, he mentioned the charity project Melody Fox mentioned.

Melody Fox stood up from her chair and said, “Of course, this charity project doesn’t exist. I’ll pay for Zhang Wenbin’s medical expenses in the future. However, you can also mention it to the hospital director. If he’s willing to set up such a project, the funding will be provided. After it’s established, I can bear the medical expenses of all children with rare illnesses whose families are in trouble in the future.”

Rodney Stanton’s expression changed.

“Miss Fox, it’s really the patients’ fortune to have someone like you in the medical field.”

Melody Fox shook her head. “I’m just putting in a little effort.”

Since the heavens had taken pity on her and given her a chance to be reborn, she naturally had to repay this world within her abilities. She did not want to live in vain.

Chapter 853

However, Melody Fox had always wanted to know if she had been reborn into her own self in another world, or had she returned to the present from the past?

However, this answer was destined to be unanswerable.

Rodney Stanton observed Melody Fox’s expression. When he saw that she was suddenly depressed, he did not know what he had said wrong. He quickly changed the topic and asked, “How confident are you about Zhang Wenbin’s illness?”

Melody Fox came back to her senses and replied, “I can’t be sure at the moment. I have to perform acupuncture three times. If it works, I’m 90% sure, but if it doesn’t work at all…” Rodney Stanton could not help but feel nervous.

Melody Fox smiled and said, “If it doesn’t work, I’ll hire another doctor.”

Rodney Stanton was puzzled.

“Is there anyone better than you?”

“Of course, there’s always someone better.”

When Rodney Stanton heard this, he fell into a dilemma.

He really wanted to see the doctor whose medical skills were even better than Melody Fox’s, but if he wanted to see him, the price was that Miss Fox would not be able to treat Zhang Wenbin.

Therefore, after thinking about it, he still prayed in his heart that he did not need to see the doctor Melody Fox mentioned.

Before she left, Melody Fox suddenly thought of something. “By the way, if Zhang Wenbin’s sister, Zhang Wenwen, asks, don’t use my real name. Just use Wilona Knowles’s fake name. Zhang Wenwen is a very good girl. I’m afraid that if she finds out that I’m really helping her, she’ll feel psychological pressure. I’ll talk to her when Zhang Wenbin recovers.”

Rodney Stanton nodded repeatedly. “Don’t worry, I won’t casually reveal your identity to the public. However, you said that you’re going to Insterimond… Can I ask a favor? I wonder if you have free time to help me.” “Tell me.”

“I have a friend whom I’ve known since a long ago. His surname is Qian, and he lives in Insterimond now. A few days ago, he called me and said that he was not in good health and wanted to see me. If you have free time, can you help me visit him? That way, he won’t have to go back and forth between Insterimond and Silverlake.’

“No problem. I’ll call if I have time. Just arrange for him to meet me.”

“Thank you, Miss Fox. My friend comes from a good family. In his early years, his family was a miner. If he gives you the consultation fee, you can accept it directly. You don’t have to reject it on account of our relationship. Otherwise, he will be embarrassed.”

“Alright, I understand.”

After saying goodbye to Rodney Stanton, Melody received a photo from Ruby before returning to the manor.

The photo showed two tickets and the flight will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow.

It was a little earlier than she had expected.

After replying, she went to check Margaret Swanson.

After the incident with Astrid Swanson, Margaret Swanson looked much more dispirited than before.

Melody Fox was worried about Margaret Swanson’s health, so she gave Lucy Colt a prescription to ease her depression.

When Margaret Swanson heard this, she stopped her “I’m not that weak. There’s no need to give me medicine. I’ll recover soon.”

Melody Fox and Lucy Colt looked at each other and could only agree helplessly.

“By the way,” Melody Fox said, “Grandma, I’m going to Insterimond tomorrow. If you have any snacks you want to eat, I can bring them back for you as souvenirs.”

“Insterimond, huh…”

Margaret Swanson said, “My family is in Insterimond. I haven’t visited them in a long time. However, my body can’t take it these few days, so I won’t go with you. I’ll get Lucy Colt to prepare a gift tonight. I’ll give it to you tomorrow morning. Help me bring it over and distribute it to the juniors over there.”

“Okay, no problem.”

Margaret Swanson responded and gave her another call. “When you’re free, just call this number and hand the gift to this person. My family has a large population. You must have something important to do when you go to Insterimond. Don’t waste time to deal with those people. Meet him directly at the given time and hand the gift to him.”

“This is…”

“It’s my younger brother, your granduncle. He’s very honest and doesn’t talk much. He won’t delay your business.” “Alright, I’ll go straight to Granduncle when I reach Insterimond.”

“Yes, it is getting late. You should rest early too. You’ll definitely be tired from the flight tomorrow. Don’t tire yourself out.”

Melody Fox nodded and reminded Margaret Swanson to be more optimistic before turning around and leaving.

“Margaret Swanson.” Lucy Colt looked at Melody Fox’s departing figure and said, “Mrs. Swanson is also giving you a prescription for your own good. Are you really not going to take a few pills?”

Margaret Swanson waved her hand.

“Haven’t I taken enough medicine all these years? I’ve survived my previous serious illness. I don’t have to die with people like Astrid Swanson now. Don’t worry about me. I know my own body very well. I’m not sick, it’s just… it’s just…

Margaret Swanson did not finish her sentence.

She was only worried that if Astrid Swanson died, Ken Swanson and Ulric Swanson would never be able to repair their relationship.

Once there was internal strife in the family…

Margaret Swanson massaged her temples, not daring to continue thinking about it.

She could only pray in her heart that the day when the two brothers completely broke up would not come.

She looked up and asked, “Didn’t Ulric Swanson have a girlfriend before? Let her come to our house tomorrow. I’ll help him check.”

If she was a good girl, she would settle the marriage.

When a man had a family, he would have more worries. He would not risk everything to fight with his brother.

Lucy Colt quickly agreed.

“Yes, I’ll arrange for that lady to come over tomorrow.”

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On the other side, Melody Fox returned to their room and realized that Ken Swanson had yet to return.

She glanced at the time. It was already past eleven o’clock. Nothing had happened, right?

Since James Deeds was not by Ken Swanson’s side, she felt a little uneasy.

After thinking about it, Melody Fox decided to call Ken Swanson.

However, a woman answered the call.

“Hello? Who are you?”

The pleasant female voice made Melody Fox frown.

“You’re looking for Ken Swanson. Who are you?”

“I’m…-“

Before the other party could finish speaking, he stopped abruptly and picked up the call instead.

“Melody? What can I do for you?”

Melody Fox vaguely felt a little uncomfortable, but she suppressed her displeasure and said, “I see that you’re not back yet. I’m asking if you’re coming back.”

“I’m just getting ready to come back. I should be home in about twenty minutes.”

“Okay, then come back early. Ruby has already bought a few tickets. She’ll be at the airport at ten o’clock tomorrow morning. She doesn’t know that you’re going to come. Remember to buy yourself a plane ticket.”

“Yes, I understand. You should rest first. You don’t have to wait for me. The flight is at ten o’clock. We have to leave at seven-thirty.”

“It’s okay. I’ll wait for you to come back.”

As Melody Fox spoke, she ended the call.

In the end, she did not ask who the woman who answered the phone was.

She must have been overthinking. Perhaps she was a hotel attendant or an assistant…

Chapter 854

After thinking about it, Melody Fox decided to put this matter behind her and get up to take a shower.

However, after she showered and even packed her luggage, Ken Swanson still had not returned.

She glanced at the wall clock. Almost 20 minutes had passed.

But Ken Swanson clearly said that he would be home in 20 minutes.

The more Melody Fox thought about it, the more she had a bad premonition.

At that time, the bedroom door was suddenly pushed open.

Melody Fox turned around in surprise, but her gaze froze in the next second.

The person who entered was not Ken Swanson, but Ulric Swanson!

Her entire body immediately tensed up. Her hands clenched into fists in the sleeves of her nightdress as she looked at Ulric Swanson with an extremely cold expression.

“It’s not good for you to appear in our room at this hour, right? “

Ulric Swanson smiled.

After Astrid Swanson’s accidental death, he cut his original hair and shaved his head. His usual gentleness seemed to have faded with his hair, and his facial features were sharper than before.

“Sister-in-law, you’re being too formal. I’m here to give you a bedtime present. I think you’ll like it.”

“No need. Please get out immediately! Otherwise, if you wake Dad and Grandma up, I’m afraid you won’t be able to explain, right?”

“You don’t have to use them to pressure me. I’m really just here to give you a gift. Since you don’t like it, I’ll leave.” Ulric Swanson turned around and was about to leave. Melody Fox narrowed her eyes and spoke again just as Ulric Swanson was about to walk out of the room.

“Stop right there.”

Ulric Swanson stopped in his tracks and turned around with a smile.

“I knew it. Sister-in-law, you’ll still be curious about what gift I’m here to deliver.”

“Cut the crap. What do you want?”

Ulric Swanson raised his eyebrows. He took out two photos from the pocket of his jacket and handed them to her.

“Here, this is my gift to you. I won’t disturb your rest anymore. I’ll take my leave first. Sweet dreams, Sister-in-law. Oh, right, if you have any questions about the person in these two photos, you’re welcome to look for me to answer them.”

With that, Ulric Swanson smiled again and left completely. Melody Fox took a few steps to the door and quickly locked it.

After doing this, she took out the two photos that Ulric Swanson had given her to look at.

In order to prevent the photos from being poisonous, she specially rinsed them with alcohol before looking at them seriously.

The first photo was of a man and a woman hugging each other.

Although the couple’s faces were not captured in the photo, Melody Fox could still recognize the man in the photo at a glance. It was Ken Swanson.

Thinking of the woman who answered the phone just now, Melody Fox’s heart instantly tightened.

She quickly took out a second photo. In this photo was the scene of Ken Swanson opening the car door for the woman.

This time, Melody Fox could clearly see the woman’s face in the photo.

“Mango…”

Almost immediately, she recognized the woman in the photo.

Mango was the first love that Nana Jensen had mentioned to her. Ken Swanson had met Fox while studying abroad.

Nana Jensen had shown her photos of Mango, but because he was a student in No. Fox, the Mango was still a little immature.

The woman in the photo was already slender and beautiful. Although she was still slightly inferior to Mabel Fox, her temperament was not something Mabel Fox could compare to.

She did look like the type that Ken Swanson would like…

She suddenly understood why Ken Swanson had not returned home yet.

Did he send Mango back?

If he sent his first love back, would his first love invite him upstairs to sit?

If Ken Swanson agreed, would something happen to them…

Melody Fox began to let her imagination run wild uncontrollably.

Right at that moment, the sound of a door opening suddenly came from the door.

However, because the door was locked from the inside, the other party failed to open the door after opening it a few times.

“Who is it?”

She asked.

“It’s me.”

-Ken Swanson’s voice.

Melody Fox looked at the two photos in her hand. For some reason, she suddenly felt a little guilty and subconsciously hid the photos in the drawer of the dressing table.

After confirming that the drawer was closed, she composed herself and quickly walked over to open the door.

The moment the door opened, the smell of alcohol wafted over.

However, Melody Fox’s nose was naturally sharper than others. With Quentin Parker’s training, her sense of smell is sharper than ordinary people’s.

Therefore, when she smelled the alcohol, she also vaguely smelled perfume.

Zumaron’s Blue Windchime was a perfume that girls liked very much…

“You’re back.”

She tried her best to make her expression look no different from usual, but her gaze uncontrollably sized up Ken Swanson.

Although he reeked of alcohol, his eyes were still deep and bright. He did not look drunk at all.

Ken Swanson pinched her face and asked with a smile,” Why are you looking at me like that?”

Melody Fox looked away and pushed Ken Swanson’s hand away. “I’m just checking to see if you’re drunk.”

“Don’t worry, I didn’t drink too much. One of the guests accidentally poured wine on my coat, so it smelled a little stronger.”

Ken Swanson said as he turned around and closed the door.

However, Melody Fox subconsciously thought that Ken Swanson was a clean freak. If the wine was poured on him, he would have changed it long ago. It was impossible for him to wear it home directly.

But today… it was too abnormal.

As she was thinking, Ken Swanson closed the door and asked, “Why did you suddenly think of locking the door today?”

Melody Fox found an excuse. “I was changing just now and locked it.”

Ken Swanson did not think too much about it. He took off his coat and walked towards the bathroom.

“I reek of alcohol. I’ll take a shower first so that I won’t be smelly. Throw your clothes on the balcony. They stink.”

Melody Fox grabbed this sentence and asked, “Why are you still wearing it if it’s stinky. You changed it immediately at Fragrant Overflow Hotel that day.”

“The old man is here too. I’m too lazy to torture myself. I endured the smell and came back.”

As he spoke, he did not mention Mango at all.

Melody Fox’s brows were tightly knitted together. Just as he was about to let her lift it up, Ken Swanson had already entered the bathroom.

Soon, she heard the sound of water coming from the bathroom.

She closed her eyes and took a deep breath before walking towards the balcony in the bedroom.

However, she had just taken a few steps when a business card fell out of Ken’s pocket.

She keenly noticed the business card that had fallen to the ground. After picking it up, she saw that the name on the business card was: InsterimondS Hotel Chain General Manager, Mandy Spence.

Mandy Spence… That would be Mango.

No wonder his nickname was Mango.

However, didn’t Nana Jensen say that Mango was already dead? And she died at Janet Murphy’s hands.

Why did she appear again as a living person?

Melody Fox could not describe her current mood, but her mood was definitely not good.

She trusted Ken Swanson, but a woman’s natural sentimentality forced her to think too much and be vigilant. Melody Fox held the business card and did not get over her complicated emotions for a long time.

Melody Fox only came back to her senses when the sound of running water stopped.

She subconsciously wanted to hide the business card, but it was too late-

Chapter 855

Ken Swanson pushed open the bathroom door, bringing with it a gust of hot air.

Through the mist, he could vaguely see that Melody Fox was holding something in her hand. She seemed to be in a very bad mood.

He had always been able to detect the slightest change in Melody Fox’s emotions, so he immediately walked past the layer of mist and arrived in front of Melody Fox.

Melody Fox was holding the business card given to him when he met Mandy Spence.

Ken Swanson’s heart was in a mess. He grabbed Melody Fox’s hand in a panic as if he was afraid that she would run away.

He used so much strength that Melody Fox felt a little pain.

She frowned slightly in pain, but her gaze at Ken Swanson was much calmer than she had imagined.

“Melody, are you mistaken? She and I…”

“Shh.”

Melody Fox stretched out her index finger and pressed it against Ken Swanson’s thin lips. Her expression and tone were extremely calm.

“Don’t talk first. Let’s have a good chat.”

Seeing Melody Fox like this, Ken Swanson’s heart became even more chaotic.

However, it was not because of Mandy Spence’s confusion, but because of Melody Fox’s reaction.

Calm. Too calm. So calm that for a moment, he felt like he was about to lose her.

“Okay.” He squeezed her hand hard again. “Where shall we talk?” he asked.

Melody Fox hesitated for a moment.

‘Drink?’

Forget it, her alcohol tolerance had never been very good.

After some thought, she said, “Let’s talk at home. Let’s sit on the balcony.”

The balcony was completely covered with glass, so there was no need to worry about anyone eavesdropping.

Moreover, even if someone was eavesdropping, Aaron Berg and Death Warrior, who were guarding nearby, would immediately notice.

Of course, Ulric Swanson’s room was the same.

The two of them were on guard against each other, and for the time being, Ulric would not cross the line.

“Let’s sit here and chat.” Melody Fox pointed at the two single rattan chairs on the balcony.

Ken Swanson naturally nodded in agreement.

The two of them sat opposite each other across a small round table.

“Melody, I…”

Melody Fox made a stop gesture the second Ken Swanson opened his mouth.

“Don’t say anything. I’ll tell you. I’ll ask a question, and you can answer it. But your answer must not lie to me.”

“Okay! I swear to God, I-“

“Let’s begin,” Melody Fox interrupted him.

The moment she saw the business card, many thoughts flashed through her mind, including what had happened between her and Ulric Swanson in her previous life.

Betrayal, death, false love…

But in the end, she only wanted to resolve the matter of Mandy Spence in the most civilized way.

That was communication.

Effective communication.

Instead of questioning him at the top of her lungs.

Hence, she suddenly calmed down. She was so calm that even she was surprised.

“First question. Did Miss Ruan approach you on her own accord, or was it a coincidence? Or… did you approach her on your own accord? I want to hear the truth.”

Ken Swanson had thousands of things he wanted to say, but he was forced by Melody Fox to answer every question she asked. He could only answer this question truthfully first.

“I didn’t come to her. She didn’t come to me. We met at tonight’s dinner party. Do you remember what I told you earlier in the day that the old man asked me to go to the dinner party in his place?”

Melody Fox nodded.

Ken Swanson then continued, “She was brought over by one of the guests from Insterimond. She’s the goddaughter of that guest.”

“Goddaughter?” Melody Fox raised his eyebrows in surprise and asked, “I remember that her family background is not very good. And the people who came tonight, since they can make your father greet them, they must be either rich or noble business partners. They are not people she can know with her original conditions.”

Ken Swanson was a little surprised that Melody Fox knew about this. However, on second thought, it must be Sid Quant who said something. Hence, he only nodded and replied, “That’s right. I’m also very curious about this. She suddenly disappeared for so many years. When she appeared, she actually became Insterimond’s goddaughter. That’s why I talked to her after the dinner.”

Melody Fox’s lips subconsciously pursed into a straight line.

“Did you talk for a while, and then drove her home?”

“…Yes. She drank a little too much and kept crying. She refused to take a taxi, so I had to send her back myself. But don’t worry, nothing happened between us.”

Melody Fox raised her eyebrows. At Ken Swanson’s “in that way” speed, sending Mandy Spence home and then home again was definitely not enough for one little 20 minutes, so she believed they had not yet talked to each other in bed.

However, as soon as she imagined that scene, she began to lose control of her emotions.

Melody Fox could only take two deep breaths before continuing to ask.

“Does she still like you?”

Ken Swanson was stunned. He thought for a moment before saying, “I liked her in the past, but I only treated her as a younger sister. Now… I don’t know either. She didn’t tell me about us in the past. She only told me about her experiences over the years.”

“What did she say?”

“She said that she almost died because of her illness. Because of her illness, her family spent almost all their savings, so she couldn’t continue studying abroad, so she left without saying goodbye to us. After she recovered, she started looking for a job and accidentally saved her current godfather. She’s now working in her godfather’s company.” Melody Fox slowly frowned.

The two questions Ken Swanson answered were very different from what she knew.

According to Nana Jensen, Mandy Spence was pushed off the cliff by Janet Murphy, but she said that she was seriously ill.

Moreover, Mandy Spence was clearly Ken Swanson’s first love, but he said he only treated Mandy Spence as his sister?

It was impossible for Nana Jensen to lie to her because there was no need.

But Ken Swanson… She also trusted him for her own selfish reasons and would not lie to her.

Melody Fox pinched the space between her eyebrows with a headache. After a while, she opened her mouth again and asked directly, “Do you really only treat her as your sister and have never liked her?”

“No!,” Ken Swanson replied firmly. “She’s not my type, but I saw that she was innocent and pitiful, so I took care of her like a younger sister.”

“Then why… did the others say that you were together?”

“Who are the others? I wasn’t with her at all, not even for a day. It might have been gossip, but I didn’t care about the rumors.”

“Why?”

‘Because she’s going to have a very difficult time if I deny it.’ This was understandable for Melody Fox.

The people around Ken Swanson were all like Sid Quant and Janet Murphy, who were born with a silver spoon in their mouths. Mandy Spence would definitely become a thorn in some people’s side, such as Janet Murphy.

If Ken Swanson had stood up and denied that he had any relationship with Mandy Spence, she would probably have been bullied until she could no longer stay in school.

However, this made sense.

Nana Jensen and Ken Swanson were not that close. It was normal for her to misunderstand their relationship.

After all, for someone like Ken Swanson, if he didn’t like those rumors, he would directly deny it.

However, Ken Swanson was a cold-faced but kind-hearted person. In the end, everyone completely misunderstood their relationship.

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