<b>Chapter </b><b>269 </b>


    Mnie paid no heed to the smug tone in Vi’s words and continued searching for Howard. However, with so many people at the gathering, she was unable to locate him even after scanning the room.


    Seeing that Mnie was ignoring her, Vi said nothing more and was about to leave when Mnie suddenly asked her, “Where’s Eugene?”


    The smile on Vi’s face faded as she replied, “Mnie, if you have something to discuss with him, I can pass him the message. It’s not convenient for him to meet you right now.”


    Staring at her, Mnie asked, “Has Dr. Hel arrived?”


    A look of confusion shed across Vi’s face, but she quicklyposed herself. She feigned calmness as she asked Mnie, “Why are you asking about that?”


    Mnie did not want to waste more words with Vi. She took out her phone, intending to call Eugene directly to ask if Howard was present. If he was, she had to see him today.


    However, as soon as she took out her phone, a displeased voice from behind interrupted, LeapCo’s arrangement is quite good. Even the secretaries from the secretary’s office are serving as hostesses at the door.”


    As soon as Vi heard Ste’s voice, her expression involuntarily stiffened.


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    She knew that Ste did not like her, or rather, Ste did not pay any attention to her at all. She did not want to confront Ste. She quietly stepped back, trying to make herself look docile.


    Mnie remained still as she observed the middle–aged man behind Ste. She pursed her lips.


    Only Ste and Howard hade over. Cedric and Eugene were not with them.


    Mnie clenched her fists and took a step forward. Her voice was calm as she said, “Dr. Hel, I’m Mnie. Dr. Wells asked me to look for you. Can we talk about my grandfather’s condition?


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    Howard had a deep and mellow voice, and his expression was serious. He nced at Mnie and asked, “Are you the family member of the patient Dr. Wells mentioned?”


    Mnie nodded. “Dr. Wells said my grandfather’s condition is deteriorating, and he mentioned that you’re a renowned neurologist. He said there’s a high chance for the surgery to seed if you do it.”


    Howard furrowed his brows. “He said that?” He shook his head. “But I regret to inform you that regardless of whoever the doctor is, the risk for your grandfather’s surgery won’t be low.”


    Mnie’s face turned pale at the man’s response. She softly said, “But you haven’t even looked into my grandfather’s case yet.”


    “Mnie, I find you quite interesting.” Ste’s sarcasticughter interrupted their conversation before she sneered. “I find it amusing how you manage to find all sorts of reasons to get close to my family.


    “So now you suddenly remember that Howard is a doctor and are leveraging your grandfather as an excuse? Will you use this as another opportunity to get close to Eugene in the future?”


    mocked Ste.


    Listening to Ste’s derision, Mnie said, “Madam Scott, I don’t know where your malicious spections about mee from, but please respect my grandfather.”


    “Respect? You think you have the right to talk about respect with me?” Ste’s face was full of disdain. “You’re someone who made your mother kneel in public. Do you have the right to talk about respect?”


    As Ste’s words turned more disrespectful, Mnie closed her eyes and then turned to Howard. “Dr. Hel, if you’re going to Paramount Hospital tomorrow, I hope you can assess my grandfather’s condition beforeing to a conclusion. Is that possible?”


    Ste’s disdainful and disgusted gaze still lingered on her, but Mnie acted oblivious to it.


    She could not give up the opportunity to save her grandfather. He had raised her from childhood and was the only family she had left.


    Cluble 270