Chapter 31
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Finn’s blood boiled the moment he heard him speak.
If it hadn’t been for protecting the Joyner family’s reputation, he never would’ve spoken up–and he sure as hell wouldn’t be on the Yale family’s blacklist now.
His entire career was ruined.
“Scarlett? Hmph, she deserves whatever’s coming to her!”
Stanley, hearing that, suddenly sounded a bit more sober. “So she really got beaten? Was it serious?”
Finn gritted his teeth. “Ask her yourself.”
With that, he hung up the phone.
It was the first time Stanley had ever been hung up on like that. He felt a wave of irritation.
He couldn’t believe that even after Scarlett was no longer part of the Joyner family, she was still out there embarrassing him.
But judging from Dr. Finn’s tone, the Yale family wasn’t playing around.
No telling if the Joyners would end up getting dragged into it too.
Either way, there was no way he could show up at the hospital right now.
He’d wait and see how things unfolded.
Honestly, after stirring up this much trouble, it was about time Scarlett paid the price. Maybe she’d finally learn not to be so reckless.
With his head full of frustration, Stanley made his way downstairs. Rebecca was already having breakfast.
“Stanley, perfect timing. I need a favor.”
Stanley’s mood instantly lifted the moment he saw her. “What’s up? Just say the word. If I can help, I will.”
Rebecca looked a little embarrassed and lowered her head. “It’s about Scarlett. Professor Miller called me this morning and said she might get an expulsion notice before noon.” Her voice cracked, and tears streamed down her face. “Stanley, I know she made some bad choices, but she worked so hard to get into college. And now she’s this close to finishing her master’s. Please help her. We can’t let everything she’s built go to waste.”
Stanley frowned.
He hadn’t heard a word about this.
Maybe the Yale family gave the order late last night.
After all, Wayne was the university president–and he had serious pull on campus.
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He clenched his fists , seething at Scarlett’s foolishness.
He figured that once Scarlett walked away from the Joyners, she’d just end up going nowhere.
Who knew she’d end up making things even worse?
There was no way he’d help her.
As far as he was concerned, she brought this all on herself.
And Rebecca definitely couldn’t get involved.
Otherwise, they might offend Mr. Wayne and risk the Joyner family’s future.
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“But Scarlett…”
“You need to remember something–she’s not a Joyner. She’s not your sister. Leave this with me, and whatever you do, don’t bother Mom and Dad about it.”
Rebecca wiped her tears. “Okay, I understand.”
But the moment she turned around, she messaged Eugene and told him everything.
Eugene called her right away. “Everything you just said–are you serious?”
Rebecca’s voice was soft and pitiful. “Yeah… Eugene, it’s true. Stanley’s so upset he doesn’t want to deal with her at all. If she really gets expelled, how’s she supposed to make it out there in the world?”
But Eugene sounded almost pleased. “Isn’t that better?”
Rebecca blinked. “Eugene?”
Eugene chuckled. “When she cut ties with the family, I was worried she’d back out of the transplant. But now that she’s in trouble, she’ll have no choice but to come crawling back to us. That’s when I’ll bring up your kidney condition. If she wants help, she’ll donate. That’s how she is–always looking to cozy up to whoever’s got the most power.”
Rebecca rejected the idea without hesitation. “Even if I get the transplant, there’s no guarantee I’ll live much longer. I was thinking… if Scarlett’s willing to come back, maybe we could forgive her. Let her stay by your side after I’m gone. Wouldn’t that be nice?”
Eugene’s voice turned serious. “Don’t even think like that. You know your condition’s rare, and the Joyner family went through hell just to find a match. The only reason the surgery hasn’t happened already is that your body’s too weak. Otherwise, it would’ve been done years ago. And yet, she still benefited plenty from it. The Joyners spoiled her for years, handed her opportunities, and helped her win awards. Now all we need is a kidney. It’s not like she’s going to die. Worst case, the Joyner family takes care of her for the rest of her life.”
Rebecca sobbed softly, her voice choking. “But…”
Eugene cut her off gently. “I know your heart’s too kind. You always think about everyone else first. Like
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that time last year–remember that medical case I was stuck on? You figured out the solution and didn’t want to hurt my pride, so you wrote it down and slipped it into my folder without saying a word. Rebecc when I saw that note, I swore right then and there I’d make you the happiest girl in the world” He paused “Alright, I’ve got to get back to work. That case you helped me solve? It’s in its final stages now. If it succeeds, I’ll be named a top expert—both here and internationally
You’re amazing, Eugene” Rebecca quickly praised him.