Chapter 311
– Beggar
Melody washed up and was about to leave when she was informed by the servant that a guest was waiting for her at the door.
Guest? What’s his name?”
His name is Colin Herbert”
Uncle Colin is back!” Melody immediately felt relieved. She fetched her phone and walked out.
However, when she reached the living room, Melody saw Mabel chasing Colin out.
“Not any beggar can enter my house. Get lost!”
Quentin lived deep in the mountains. Colin had taken a cruise ship back from deep in the mountains without stopping. Hence, his entire body was covered in mud. Before he could clean himself up, he came to the Fox family
Therefore, in Mabel’s eyes, he looked like a beggar.
Colin’s heart was seethed with anger.
However, considering that Mabel was Melody’s sister, he suppressed his anger and explained, “I’m not a beggar. I’m here to look for Melody”
Melody who had just walked into the living room, frowned when she saw this scene. She quickly walked over and questioned, “Mabel, what are you doing?”
Mabel looked at her scornfully and said slowly, “Could this stinky beggar really be looking for you?”
Melody was about to speak when Russell walked down the stairs in a suit.
“Dad!” Mabel immediately complained, “I don’t know what’s wrong with Melody. She always makes friends with some random people, and she actually brought a beggar home!” “Beggar?” Russell looked at Colin with displeasure. Then, without thinking, he reprimanded Melody. “Melody, what’s wrong with you? Why do you bring anyone home?”
Melody suppressed her anger and said, “He’s not a beggar. He’s my uncle.”
Before Russell could say anything, Mabel mocked, “Uncle? Could it be the uncle you acknowledged when you were in the countryside? No wonder he’s dressed in street goods. You’re indeed a shame to the Fox family.”
“Enough!” Melody could not take it anymore and said, ” Mabel, listen carefully. You can insult me, but you can’t insult Uncle Colin. He’s not a beggar, nor is he an uncle from the countryside. He’s Colin Herbert, the boss of Herbathrive and the best traditional medicine doctor in Silverlake!”
Mabel was slightly stunned.
“Herbathrive…”
That was the biggest traditional medicine hospital in Silverlake: Maria’s medicine was from Herbathrive.
“That’s impossible…” Mabel mumbled in disbelief.
She turned to Russell and said, “Dad, it’s precisely because Melody got to know these inferior people that she’s now full of lies.”
“Melody!” Russell ordered impatiently, “A guest is coming to our house today. I paid a high price to hire him for your bet. Take this guy out immediately. Otherwise, if he displeases the guest, you’ll be in trouble!”
“Dad, he is…”
“Melody!” Colin tugged at Melody’s sleeve and said, “Forget it, don’t quarrel with your family because of me. I’ll go back to Herbathrive first. Come and find me later.”
“But…”
Before Melody could finish speaking, a servant rushed in to report-
“Sir, Kristian Lawson, the lawyer you invited, is here.”
Russell’s eyelids twitched. “Quick! Hide this beggar!”
The servant hurriedly went forward to bring Colin to the backyard, but it was too late. Kristian had already strode into the living room.
“Mr. Lawson…”
Russell looked a little embarrassed. Just as he was about to find an excuse to explain why there was a beggar at home, he saw Kristian looking at the beggar he thought was in shock and said, “Dr. Herbert, why are you here? And dressed like this…”
Russell suddenly widened his eyes in disbelief.
He found it hard to believe that the man was a doctor.
After realizing this, Russell glared at Mabel, his eyes filled with anger.
Mabel was shocked. She quickly said in a low voice, “Dad, I’ Il go upstairs for work.” Then, she hurried upstairs.
Kristian did not notice the eye contact between Russell and Mabel, He asked Colin worriedly, “Dr. Herbert, are you in trouble?”
“No…” Colin shook his head and said, “I went out on a business trip and went up the mountain to pick herbs. I didn’t have time to wash up, so you see me covered in mud.”
“I see.” Kristian heaved a sigh of relief. Only then did he remember the purpose of his trip. He asked in confusion,” Do you know Mr. Fox?”
Before Colin could say anything, Russell said with a smile,” Yes, Mr. Lawson. Dr. Herbert is friends with my daughter, Melody. Isn’t this a coincidence? The favor I want you to help me with is related to Melody.”
Colin opened his mouth, but he swallowed his words.
For Melody’s sake, he did not expose Russell.
When Kristian heard Russell’s words, the way he looked at Russell changed from distant to much friendlier.
He said with a smile, “Back then, when my daughter was sick, Dr. Herbert saved her life. He is my benefactor. Since he is friends with your daughter, I will help you for free.”
When Russell heard the word “free”, he was overjoyed and thanked him again and again.
“Thank you so much, Mr. Lawson!”
Kristian nodded and asked seriously, “How can I help Miss Fox?”
“Here is the thing…” Russell walked him through Melody’s participation in the bet between the two pharmaceutical companies. Then, he asked, “If Icy Clear Cosmetics loses, will my daughter have to bear some responsibility? Can you help her get out of this so that she won’t be implicated?”
“Well… this is tricky. I’ll have to see the content in the betting contract.”
Melody finally understood what help Russell wanted Kristian to offer.
She frowned slightly and said, “Dad, I initiated the bet. I’m willing to bear all the responsibility. And I’m confident that Icy Clear Cosmetics will win.”
“Shut up!” Russell said with a dark expression, “You said that you are willing to bear all the responsibility? Can you bear it? In the end, I’m the one to clean up your mess. Do you want to drag our entire family down with you?”
When Yolanda, who had come downstairs, heard this, her eyes were filled with jealousy.
If Russell had not known that Melody was Ander’s benefactor, Russell would not have hired a lawyer for Melody.
She found out that Melody had accidentally bumped into Ander’s son in a car accident while on the way.
Yolanda thought Melody was so lucky, but she did not want Melody to get out of the trouble unscathed.
Yolanda pretended to be worried and said, “Honey, Melody doesn’t know how serious this matter is at all. We’re doing this for her good, but why is she always so insensible? Sometimes, I really feel sorry for you. You’re always thinking for her, but no matter what she does, she won’t tell you in advance. Alas…”
Yolanda’s words easily infuriated Russell.