“How is Mrs. Wheeler doing?” Vincent’s voice conveyed genuine concern. Despite Carol’s distant demeanor, Vincent was well aware of her efforts to uphold the Wheeler family during hard times, recognizing the immense pressure she shouldered. He held great regard for such a fierce and strong woman, especially given Carol’s importance to Katelyn.
“The Wheelers are blocking my visits to her,” Katelyn confessed, her voice tinged with frustration. She hadn’t anticipated Neil exploiting the situation to such an extent. This realization weighed heavily on her.
Settling into the sofa back home, a contemplative look crossed Katelyn’s face. “Mr. Adams, I actually have a plan and I need your assistance,” she declared.
Vincent was quick to support her. “Tell me what you need.”
Katelyn explained her strategy, devised during her visit to the Wheeler home. “Leave it to me,” Vincent replied promptly. For more chapters visit Find★Novel.net
“Thank you,” Katelyn acknowledged.
After ending the call, she swapped to a different SIM card, marking it with the initials ‘H’ using a black pen. This card was seldom used nowadays. No sooner had she installed it than a familiar number appeared on her screen, making her eyes narrow. She pondered how Neil could be so certain that Hades would help.
Pressing the answer button, Katelyn answered the call.
The caller was none other than Neil. Aware of whom he was speaking to, his tone carried a note of unusual politeness.
“Hello, Dr. Hades,” he began.
Katelyn had previously installed a voice changer on her phone. After activating it, she answered, “Who is this?”
“I am Neil, the CEO of Wheeler Group. My grandmother’s condition has worsened, and I am reaching out to request your expertise. I am prepared to meet any conditions you set,” Neil stated.
Katelyn’s grip on her phone tightened. While Neil was using his grandmother’s condition as leverage, trying to manipulate Katelyn, he wouldn’t stall her treatment. Remembering the mocking glint in Neil’s eyes earlier at the Wheeler estate, she responded, “I can assist, but I operate under strict professional standards. I have three conditions.”
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Surprise flickered through Neil’s expression. Hades was known to be capricious and independent, never bending whether the patients were affluent or influential. Rumors had painted Hades as enigmatic and uncompromising. Yet, Hades had agreed to help quite readily.
Neil’s voice grew even more deferential. “Please, state them.”
“First, I will not treat Mrs. Wheeler at your residence; she must be transferred to a hospital of my choosing. Second, my consultation fee will be tripled. Third, you must allow Katelyn Bailey unimpeded visits to Mrs. Wheeler.”
“Wheeler,” Katelyn stated.
She had considered masquerading as Hades to stay close to Carol the entire time but knew that the absence of her real self would raise suspicions and potentially spark harmful gossip.
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