Chapter 1167 “The next target is those close to me,” Arabella stated calmly, her demeanor detached as if the subject at hand was unrelated to her.
It was at this point Clark realized why his sister had been so reluctant to reveal her identity as the heiress to the Collins family fortune.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNot to mention, her aid to Carol had brought her immense trouble and danger. Just her status as the head of the family meant she had to keep a low profile.
If everyone knew her true identity from the start, those who couldn't capture her would naturally target her friends and family.
Her family was always surrounded by bodyguards and her own men discreetly protected their parents.
However, not all friends and family were constantly protected. There were always oversights and moments of vulnerability.
With Arabella's power, she could protect a portion of the people around her, but how could she possibly protect them all? “We all need to be careful next’ Clark warned hoarsely, "I will find their IP addresses, bring them to justice, and avenge them." “Right, Arabella replied gently, "I've given Caral the antidote. We didn't have tfor a final test, but it's better than nothing. Carol should wake up in 24 hours. | overheard the nurses say she heard your conversation with Mom and Dad. You should think about how to comfort her." “Thanks,” Clark responded gratefully, his eyes reddening, "Without you, | wouldn't know what to do." “Just callif you need anything." Although under normal circumstances, Carol wouldn't wake up tonight.
Just in case.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmArabella wanted to clarify it beforehand.
“| should go now, Arabella announced, standing up, "I'll leave this to you." “Don't worry." Arabella left with Romeo.
After a busy 21 hours, she finally checked her phone in the car.
There were many missed calls and unread messages, mostly from her uncle, grandmother, and May.
Sampson: [Bella, have you arrived at Reflections Villa? Are you tired from the twelve-hour flight?) Belinda: [You just left, and | misses you already. Do you still like the gift? | didn't have much time, so | wasn't sure what to get for you. | heard your parents and uncle bought you a lot of clothes and bags, so gifting those seemed redundant. The box contains a small token of my affection, | hope you like it.] May: [Ms. Bella, have you arrived at Reflections Villa? The old lady has been missing you a lot during your absence. | miss you too, and look forward to your next visit.] After she replied to their messages, her phone vibrated again before she could open the box from her grandma.
It was Sampson.
"Bella, your mother toldthere was an incident at the Temple family's place. You performed surgery on their daughter right after getting off the plane last night. You also saved another person, and have been busy for 21 hours straight." Arabella, sensing her uncle's concern, reassures him, "I'm not tired." “You silly girl, always throwing yourself into others’ problems without taking care of yourself. When you get home, eat something, take a shower, and rest well. don't wear yourself out." Before Sampson could finish, Belinda took the phone, “Bella, | am going to nag one more time. You must eat something first, get a massage if your hands are sore, take a good shower, and relax in bed. Don't wear yourself out, or | will be heartbroken." “Alright, got it."