The brand’s internal operations were in disarray.
Hudson believed that, even if Xylia was not at fault, given how the situation had developed, he ought to make some gesture toward Greg, his friend.
He turned to Greg. “If you need any help, just let me know. The PR Department at Sadler Group is no slouch.
Greg patted Hudson on the shoulder. “I would also like to thank you for enabling me to discern the character of this spokesperson. In the jewelry industry, we value the utmost purity and integrity of character. Ms. Tessal Schultz will no longer serve as our brand’s jewelry ambassador.”
Hudson and Xylia left the lounge.
Hudson asked. “You had been looking for the celebrity named Mia Monroe just now. Why did you not greet her when you saw her?”
Xylia noticed that Hudson seemed unaware of the matter involving Mia and Leon.
She smiled slyly and said, “It’s okay. There will be plenty of opportunities for us to meet in the future.”
Hudson was utterly perplexed.
Seeing that Xylia’s mental state had greatly improved, he stopped worrying about Mia’s affairs..
It was time for Xylia’s surgery.
She was admitted to the hospital the previous day.
After Perry confirmed that all indicator assessments were urate, the surgery was scheduled early the following morning.
Perry reassured Xylia, saying that he was very steady when performing surgery.
Xylia felt reassured about this.
Leon was busy, but upon learning that Xylia was about to undergo surgery, he hurried over.
When he arrived at the hospital, it was the same as before–he was wearing oversized sunsses that concealed <b>half </b>of his face.
He arrived in haste without removing his makeup or styled hair, having quickly thrown on a jacket.
When he arrived at the ward, he was drenched in sweat and went straight to Xylia’s bedside. “How are you feeling, Xylia? Do you feel any <b>pain </b>anywhere?”
Cyrus was conducting an examination for Xylia.
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Seeing Leon hurrying over and asking irrelevant questions, he pped him on the back of the head. “The surgery won’t be done until tomorrow morning. Why would she feel any pain now?”
It was only at that moment that Leon realized it. “Oh, right, she’ll undergo the surgery tomorrow.”
Exhausted, he sat down on the hospital bed and let out a long sigh of relief.
He did not rx for even a few seconds before his heart was once again filled with anxiety. “Don’t be nervous, Xylia. I’ve heard that Dr. Weiss is very skilled–there definitely won’t be any problems<b>.” </b>
Xylia looked at his tense face and could not help but find it amusing. “Leon, you’re the one who’s nervous, aren’t <b>you</b><b>?</b>”
Leon said worriedly, “Of course, I’m nervous! No matter how big or small, it’s still surgery. It is bound to hurt. How are you going to get through the recovery period?”
As he spoke, Leon turned to Cyrus, <b>his </b>expression fierce. “Cyrus, after the surgery, you must help relieve Xylia’s pain. Don’t let her suffer.”
Cyrus shot Leon a nce. “As if I wouldn’t know that.”
Xylia felt a gentle warmth in her heart.
She had developed a reduced sensitivity to pain. During her three months in prison, she endured daily torture, and the wounds on her wrists and ankles were repeatedly injured<b>. </b>
She was not afraid of pain.
However, she was deeply moved by the concern shown by her family.
When Joshua arrived, Leon had just hurriedly left, and he promised that he would definitely be outside the operating room tomorrow morning to cheer for Xylia
When Xylia saw Joshua enter, that inexplicable emotion surged within her once again.
She wanted to ask him <b>about </b>what exactly happened back then, but she seemed to <b>have </b>no reason to do so.
Cyrus still had patients to see, so he left the ward.
Before leaving, he walked up to Joshua and looked at him with a smile. “Mr. Garcia, if you have timeter, let’s have a chat.”
Joshua nodded.
Cyrus then left.
Joshua ced the supplements he brought on the table.
Upon seeing the supplements, Xylia could not help but make a yful remark. The surgery hasn’t even started yet, and you’ve already brought supplements?”
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Joshua smiled. “It’s always good to take precautions before trouble <b>arises</b>.”
Xylia got off the hospital bed, walked to the sofa in the hospital room, and sat down.
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She got a ss of water for Joshua. “What have you been up to these past days?”
Joshua raised his eyebrows and looked at Xylia. ‘Starting to care about me? Have you thought it through?”
Nylia knew what Joshua was <b>asking</b>.
She was drinking water and did not respond to him.
Silence was her camouge.
Joshua did not press her for answers. Tlle over tomorrow morning. Don’t be nervous.”
Xylia put down her ss. “Don’t bother. My brothers will all be here. Just focus on your own business.”
“Ms. Sadler, I want you to be clear about one thing,” Joshua’s sudden serious expression left Xylia somewhat puzzled.
She frowned and looked at him.
Joshua said calmly, “Since I am currently at the stage of wooing you, no matter how busy I am, I still need to work on winning favor with you and your brothers<b>.</b>”
<b>Xylia </b>pressed her lips together, somewhat at a loss for words.
The way he spoke and acted now was really too reckless.
After spending some time in the hospital ward, Joshua went to see Cyrus.
Cyrus got straight to the point. “Mr. Garcia, before you get together with my sister, I hope you will clear any unresolved issues or problematic people around <b>you</b>. I don’t want Xylia to suffer any harm.”
Joshua’s eyes darkened. “Has she been targeted?”
Cyrus answered, “I’m not sure, but you should know <b>that </b>as long as the root cause of the trouble remains unresolved, she will always be in danger.”
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Joshua was <b>silent </b>for a few seconds before saying, “I will arrange for my men to protect her in secret. As for the possible danger, I will handle it.”
Cyrus looked at him with an expressionless face. “The Sadler family will assume full responsibility for Xylia’s personal <b>safety</b>. You only need to keep your distance from her now.”
Joshua now understood the purpose of Cyrus wanting to talk to him.
He looked at Cyrus, and a faint smile curved at the corner of his <b>lips</b>.
Joshua did not answer Cyrus directly but said, “Rest assured, even if I lose my life, I will not allow anything to
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happen to her. Well, if that’s all, I’ll head off now, Cyrus.”
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Cyrus frowned as he watched the direction in which Joshua departed, thinking, “That brat’s so arrogant.
Upon leaving the hospital, Joshua proactively contacted Burke. “Care for a talk?”
Early the following morning, at the veryst second before Xylia was wheeled into the operating room, Joshua arrived.
The moment she saw <b>him</b>, Xylia felt unexpectedly at ease.
Joshua’s voice was deep and alluring. Just take a nap and you’ll feel better. Be good.”
He lowered his head, a faint smile lingering at the corner of his lips. His silver hair was especially striking in the sunlight, yet it could not overshadow the gentle radiance in his eyes.
Xylia’s cheeks flushed.
She remained silent as she was wheeled <b>into </b>the operating room.
<b>Then</b>, the operating room door was closed.
Joshua turned around and met four pairs of eyes.
Leon and Hudson merely frowned at Joshua, seemingly displeased that Xylia relied more on Joshua than on
them.
Kaden and Cyrus, however, were different.
Their icy stares seemed <b>as </b>if they wanted to drive Joshua out.
Cyrus walked up to Joshua. “Have you considered what I said yesterday?”
“What should be considered?” Joshua smiled faintly. He <b>didn’t </b>need to consider it at all.
He had waited for Xylia for nearly ten years. If he left now, there was no guarantee she wouldn’t be snatched away by some bastard again.
He must keep constant watch over Xylia to guard against others exploiting any vulnerability.
Cyrus frowned, <b>about </b>to say something, when Kaden called out and stopped him. “Mr. Garcia, may I have a word with you in private?”
Joshua, however, did not refuse and followed Kaden over.