Isabella had wanted to tell her grandparents that she had already arranged for a professional medical team to examine them.
This was what Agnes had taught her.
To suck up to them, win them over, and monopolize their affection.
She needed to show she cared, that she was looking after them.
Before she even arrived, she had spent a small fortune hiring a specialized medical team in the United Realmon States to give them a full-body checkup, just to prove her devotion.
But the moment she opened her mouth.
Anna stealthily tugged on Isabella's arm, cutting her off.
Then, flashing a sweet, innocent smile, she looked at Serena with a face full of exaggerated admiration. "Serena is a miracle doctor! With her amazing skills, she's definitely way better than any of those foreign doctors! Maybe Serena really can cure Grandpa and Grandma! So, we'll leave them in your capable hands, Serena!"
Her playful, fawning demeanor made it seem like she had complete and utter faith in Serena. Anyone looking at her would find it hard to hate her.
The elders had arranged for Serena and Isabella to stay at a hotel near the private medical center.
Since this was the most exclusive private medical center in the United Realmon States.
The nearby hotel was naturally a top-tier luxury establishment.
Not only had Douglas stayed to dine with his parents today.
But at the end of the night, he actually volunteered, "I'll drop them off."
Holden and Kiera shared a knowing smile.
Oh my. Now that he had his two nieces around, their youngest son was actually becoming responsible and reliable!
Stepping out of the brightly lit private medical center gates, the evening breeze blew past, carrying a crisp chill.
Anna suddenly grabbed Isabella's hand, swinging it back and forth. "Isabella, my friends heard you were in town and they're begging me to put together a get-together so they can hang out with you. Grandpa and Grandma are already asleep, and you don't have anything going on. Why don't you come out with us?"
Isabella put on a conflicted expression, glancing at Serena beside her. "But it's my sister's first time..."
"Oh, Serena won't mind!" Anna immediately interjected. Her innocent smile never wavering, she beamed at Serena. "You just got to the States today, Serena. You must be exhausted."
"Plus... I heard you grew up in the countryside. You definitely aren't used to our kind of social circles, and it would be hard for you to fit in ight away. It would just be awkward for you to come, and you wouldn't feet comfortable."
"It's super late anyway, so I'll just take Isabella out tonight. We'll wait until tomorrow! There's a formal gala tomorrow night-I'll take you so you can show your face, and then
We can all hang out together after that!"
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Her tone was innocent and her attitude sincere, acting as if she were entirely looking
out for Serena's best interests.
But every word was designed to ice Serena out, heavily implying that she was a rural hillbilly who didn't deserve to step foot into their elite social circles.
With that, Anna dragged Isabella into a pink supercar. The engine roared, and they sped off into the night.
Serena looked utterly unfazed. She didn't spare a single glance for the retreating pink blur, simply turning and heading straight for the hotel.
Douglas walked slowly behind her, his hands shoved into his pockets.
Staring at the girl's aloof, distant back, he let out a low chuckle. "Anna and the others just took off like that. You aren't mad?"
She didn't break her stride, clearly having no intention of entertaining him.
Douglas took a few long strides and caught up, falling in step beside her.
Turning his head to study her calm profile, his smile didn't fade. "You aren't genuinely naive enough to buy into Anna's little act, are you?"
This time, she finally reacted.