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Clara was helped up by Desmond, went to the mirror to touch up her makeup, and by the time she returned to the dining room, the banquet had already started.

Gabriel glanced at them disapprovingly as they arrived late.

Emily, on the other hand, smiled warmly and waved them over to sit beside her.

As Clara sat down, she noticed Katniss sitting in the seat closest to the head of the

table, with the distinguished Maximilian beside her.

The next second, Katniss glanced at her and then indifferently looked away.

In that moment, Clara felt like a clown in Katniss's eyes!

Clara gritted her teeth secretly, trying hard to maintain a perfect facade.

Throughout the banquet, Katniss ate heartily, and Maximilian was almost filling her small plate.

Carlton watched with a gratified smile.

Katniss was gentle and well-mannered, skilled in medicine, able to take care of Maximilian, and diligent in her studies. She was truly a rare find, the perfect wife.

After the meal, Katniss looked at the relatives of the Boleyn family, who had always been sarcastic and indifferent to her, with calm eyes.

These people used to look down on her, not even sparing her a glance.

Even if they did look at her, their eyes were as if she was a shameless country bumpkin clinging to Desmond.

Now, they were acting as if they were one big happy family.

People, when you are in power, everyone around you is nice.

"Katniss, this necklace seems to be a new product that hasn't been released yet. It must be worth a lot of money," a relative from the Boleyn family asked, eyes full of envy.

Katniss lowered her head, touched the necklace, and smiled, "Yes, it's worth a lot. But Maximilian said he would earn money for me and our future baby, so I shouldn't worry about it."

Hearing this, the noblewomen smiled awkwardly.

Katniss's lips curled up, satisfied with the effect she had created.

She wanted these people to know that the comfortable life they were enjoying now was earned by Maximilian, who fought hard despite his frail health.

Now that Maximilian had a wife and would have children to inherit his wealth, they should not have any other ideas!

These people depended on Maximilian for their livelihood, yet they were still troublesome. They didn't care, but she did.

Before long, Maximilian came down from the upstairs elevator. Katniss got up to greet him, carefully covering his legs with a blanket, and smiled brightly at him, "Are you tired? Shall we go back now?"

Maximilian: "Okay."

Maximilian said goodbye to Carlton and then walked out with Katniss.

In the hall, they passed by Gabriel.

Gabriel snorted angrily, his anger not yet dissipated.

Emily nudged him and immediately smiled at the two, saying, "Maximilian, Katniss, today's incident was my fault."

"Carlton said to let it go. I hope you won't misunderstand me because of this."

"I regret it so much that I couldn't even eat."

Before Maximilian could speak, Katniss smiled innocently, but her words changed Emily's expression.

"How could we misunderstand you? Without your carelessness, we wouldn't have known about these things my mother-in-law left behind. If there are more at home, please return them."

In front of Gabriel, Emily was a "submissive and virtuous wife."

Even a fool could understand what she meant.

Gabriel glared, "Katniss, you..."

Maximilian pulled Katniss to his side, looked Gabriel in the eye, and said mockingly, "Katniss is young and only speaks the truth. Unlike the woman beside you." Gabriel was speechless, and Emily had already adjusted her expression, smiling. "Whatever Maximilian says, I'll go back and check carefully."

If you're loving the book, nel5s.com is where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience-all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Katniss couldn't be bothered to waste words with someone like Emily. She glanced coldly at Emily's fake face and pushed Maximilian out.

Emily's smile froze for a moment, and she silently mouthed "Katniss."

Two seconds later, she put on an even gentler smile and faced Gabriel.

The car drove out of the Boleyn family's old mansion, heading towards Golden Crest Estates.

In the back seat, Maximilian looked at Katniss, his indifferent voice tinged with self- mockery.

"I saw you chatting happily just now. What were you talking about?"

Katniss's eyes curved, probably only she was happy, "I was trying to create an image of

a harmonious couple, showcasing Mrs. Hamilton's wealth."

Saying this, she pointed to the necklace around her neck.

Maximilian looked at the necklace and smiled, "It seems you handled it well. I was worried you might be bullied."

"Maximilian, what is this?" Katniss said nonchalantly, "I've seen such scenes countless times. Their absurdity is not even close to the Manners family."

Maximilian squinted slightly, about to speak when Katniss's phone rang.

It was an unfamiliar number.

Katniss hesitated for two seconds and pressed the answer button.

As soon as the call connected, an anxious voice came through, "Katniss, I beg you, do

you have the ability to save Ashley's father, Caius Cross!"

"The hospital has issued a critical condition notice. He's about to die."

Katniss frowned, almost without hesitation, "I can't guarantee it, which hospital? I'll try!"

Byron immediately gave the address and room number.

Katniss hung up the phone and turned to say, "Maximilian, I'm sorry, I need to go to the hospital."

If you're loving the book, nel5s.com is where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "Emilio, turn around," Maximilian ordered directly. He was sitting close and had heard the entire conversation.

Emilio's driving skills were exceptional, and they arrived at the hospital in just ten minutes.

"Maximilian, you can wait in the car or go back without me."

Katniss said, then opened the car door and ran inside.

In the driver's seat, Emilio looked at Maximilian through the rearview mirror, "Sir, should we go in?"

Maximilian's eyes were deep as he stared at Katniss's running figure and said faintly, "Go."

When Katniss arrived at the ward, she immediately saw Caius's condition on the bed.

His face was pale, eyes half-closed, wearing a breathing mask and connected to a heart monitor.

The heart rate on the screen was only 5, and his blood pressure and breathing were very low.

He was in a critical state.

The doctor beside him shook his head, indicating that there was nothing more they could do and that they should prepare for the worst.

Byron's face was cold and frightening. When he saw Katniss, he immediately rushed over, pulling her to the bedside, and said urgently, "Katniss! You're finally here, quick, quick!"

"I know, I know," Katniss frowned, pushing him away, "Don't get in the way."noveldrama

Katniss took his pulse while pulling out the silver needles she carried with her, preparing to forcibly seal his blood vessels to buy time for the emergency treatment.

"Katniss! Stop! How dare you!"

Suddenly, Katniss heard a familiar and sharp voice.

She looked up and saw Dylan standing at the door in a white coat.

Katniss turned her head and saw the name tag of the attending doctor hanging by the

bed: Dylan.

She knew this was Dylan's hospital, but she didn't expect that Ashley's father's attending doctor would be Dylan.