Chapter 341
Melody caught the flash of guilt in Mabel’s eyes.
It seemed that the relationship between Mabel and Ulric had not reached the point where Mabel would agree to anything regarding Ulric.
This was strange. Didn’t they like each other?
Why were the two of them not progressing smoothly even without Melody in the picture?
Russell also felt that something was wrong. He frowned and asked, “What’s wrong, Mabel? Did you quarrel with Ulric? Or did something happen?”.
“No, no…” Mabel knew very well that what Russell cared about the most was her relationship with Ulric.
If Russell found out that there was no progress in her relationship with Ulric, she might fall out of Russell’s favor.
This was something she absolutely did not want to see.
Mabel gritted her teeth and forced herself to lie. “No, we’re very close. We didn’t quarrel.”
“That’s good.” Russell heaved a sigh of relief and said, “Then go and look for him immediately. You must remind him that Astrid can’t know about this. Astrid is
not very satisfied with our family. If word gets out that your mother has been brought to the police station, she might take the opportunity to call off the engagement.”
“Right, right now?”
Mabel was hesitating when she suddenly remembered that a socialite friend had mentioned to her that there would be a cocktail party hosted by the Swanson Group tonight.
Since it was the Swanson Group’s cocktail party, Ulric would definitely be there.
Thinking of this, Mabel said, “Dad; ‘can you help me get an invitation to Swanson Group’s cocktail party tonight? I don’t think it’s good to look for Ulric rashly. It’s best to create a chance encounter. Then, I’ll ask Ulric to help me indirectly so that he won’t have any opinions about me.’
“The Swanson Group cocktail party…” Russell pondered.
Russell hesitated for a moment before saying, “I’ll think of something.”
“Okay!”
Mabel nodded repeatedly.
Melody raised her eyebrows thoughtfully.
Mabel had learned to be smart this time. She knew that men were most afraid of trouble, and the vulnerability that she inadvertently revealed in front of men was more likely to arouse a man’s desire to protect her.
In terms of attracting men, Mabel had completely inherited Yolanda’s talents.
Melody walked into the house expressionlessly.
Yolanda would be released sooner or later, and it was impossible to completely defeat Yolanda with just this. Russell still had Yolanda in his mind. Melody had to take advantage of this moment to eliminate the Fox family.
Just as she was thinking about how to chase Yolanda’s trusted aides out of the Fox family, Mabel suddenly took a few steps forward and blocked Melody’s path.
“What’s the matter?” Melody looked indifferently at Mabel, who was blocking her way.
Mabel looked like she wanted to strangle her to death. “Melody, don’t think I don’t know that you’re behind this!”
Melody was amused.
“I don’t know Henry. I think you know better than me
who’s behind this and who deserves it.”
“You…” Mabel was furious. She said fiercely, “Just you wait! When I get the invitation, Ulric will definitely help me save my mother. At that time, you will definitely pay the price!”
Melody shrugged.
“I look forward to it.”
Melody’s indifference made Mabel even angrier.
Mabel clenched her fists so tightly that her entire arm was trembling.
“Just you wait!” Mabel glared at Melody and purposely knocked into Melody’s shoulder as she walked in.
Melody only felt that Mabel was a little ridiculously childish.
However, in the blink of an eye, she realized
something. She suddenly felt that she was even more ridiculous than Mabel.
Russell was not a fool. After all, he was an old fox who had been in the business world for many years. How could he not have thought that Yolanda’s capture was more than it seems?
If Russell thought about it, he would have guessed that
Yolanda was dealing with Wilmot to deal with him
However, Russell chose to ignore it
But she was not in a hurry. This matter was just an appetizer
She would slowly exhaust Russell’s trust and patience towards Yolanda
Melody took a deep breath and frowned as she rubbed her aching shoulder. Just as she took a step into the house, her phone suddenly rang
It was Zoe.
Melody quickly answered the call and said in a low voice. “Aunt Zoe…
“Melody.” Zoe’s tone was very nervous. “Dr. Stanton said that Lucas’s condition has suddenly worsened. We have to operate immediately. Do you have time now?”
“Lucas’s condition has worsened again?” Melody could not help but feel nervous
She had seen what Zoe had done for her. Naturally, she could not discuss Lucas’s condition calmly.
“Yes.” Zoe sounded like she was about to cry. “I just received the news too. I’m rushing to the hospital now”
“Don’t worry too much. I’ll leave for the hospital now. We’ll meet at the entrance of the hospital.”
“Okay!”
After the agreement was made, Melody did not even enter the door. She turned around and ran out of the neighborhood. She took a taxi to Silverlake Central Hospital.
When Mabel found out that Melody had gone out, she immediately told Russell.
She complained, “Sister is too much. Mom was taken to the police station. It’s fine if she doesn’t want to help, but she actually went out to have fun. Dad, are you really not going to care about her?”
Russell listened to Mabel’s voice and felt a headache coming on.
“Don’t say anymore. Let her be.”
He had already guessed that Yolanda must have gone to prison because she had tried to target Melody and set up her friend Wilmot.
Under such circumstances, it was normal for Melody not to help.
However, when he thought about how Melody might ignore him if anything happened to him in the future, he could not help but feel unhappy.
He took a deep breath and said, “The most important thing now is to get you an invitation. Since we have to hide your mother’s arrest from the Swanson family, we can’t go to the Swanson family for help. This way, we can’t find anyone I know. Think about it quickly. Do you have any friends who can get an invitation to the Swanson Group’s cocktail party?”
Mabel could not care less about Melody. She racked her brain and suddenly thought of someone.
“Yana!”
“Who is that?” Russell asked in confusion.
“She’s a celebrity. She’s very popular now. She’s an artist under Swanson Universal Entertainment. She took dance lessons with me, and I’m quite close to her. She might have some connections.”
“Then what are you waiting for? Hurry up and contact her!”
“Alright!” Mabel nodded repeatedly. She found Yana’s number in her contact list and dialed it.
*****
On the other side.
Melody hurried the driver the entire way and finally arrived at Silverlake Central Hospital in half an hour.
Zoe, who had arranged to meet her at the entrance of the hospital, was nowhere to be seen. She only saw Lucas’ sister, Sienna, waiting for her at the door. It was obvious that she was waiting for Melody.
Seeing her approach, Sienna took a few steps forward and said, “Melody, you’re here.”
Sienna’s smile was perfect, but Melody could clearly feel the distant gaze in Sienna’s eyes.
Melody greeted Sienna without batting an eyelid, “Aunt Sienna…”
Sienna nodded in acknowledgment.
Sienna calmly explained why Zoe was not the one waiting for Melody at the door.
“Lucas’s surgery has already begun. My sister-in-law is too anxious and is already waiting at the entrance of the operating theater, so I stayed here to wait for you.”
Melody felt that something was wrong with Sienna’s words.
“You said the surgery has begun?”