Chapter 668
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After a brief moment of silence, she looked at Jeffery, her face steady, and said, “What if I told you I knew how to convince Carol to go through with the bone marrow test—would you be willing to pay me for that?”
Jeffery’s reaction was one of sheer surprise. “I’m sorry. What?”
“I believe I can persuade Carol to agree to the match willingly,” Linsey said calmly.
An hour had passed, and they were now in Jeffery’s hospital room. With uncertainty, Jeffery voiced his doubts. “Are you certain this plan will succeed? The more I consider it, the less convincing it seems.”
Linsey responded with a frosty tone, “Do you really consider Carol to be someone reliable?”
Caught off guard, Jeffery lapsed into silence.
“With Carol, unconventional methods are necessary. Don’t worry, I wouldn’t propose this if I weren’t sure, especially after taking such a significant fee from you,” Linsey continued with confidence.
Right at that moment, Jeffery’s phone vibrated with a message from his assistant. He glanced at the screen before saying, “Carol’s coming up now.”
Linsey checked the time mentally, judging it to be just right. She then raised her voice intentionally, saying, “Jeffery, there’s no need to stress. If Carol backs out, I’m willing to undergo the procedure, on one condition. After I donate, your parents must adopt me and give me 5% shares of the Lawson Group.”
Jeffery’s heart skipped as he processed her words.
Oddly, Linsey’s terms didn’t anger him; the idea of her becoming part of his family sparked a sense of happiness.
Noticing Jeffery’s distraction, Linsey touched his hand reassuringly and gave him a pointed look, cueing him to stick to their script.
Snapping out of his thoughts, Jeffery cleared his throat and said, “Hmm… I suppose I’ll have to take some time to consider it.”
Linsey was quick to express her impatience. “What’s there to reflect on? I witnessed Carol’s refusal to help you yesterday. If you accept my terms, I would become part of the Lawson family, get the shares, and simultaneously, your condition would be addressed. It’s beneficial for both of us!”
Right after her words, a loud thud resonated from outside.
Suppressing a smile, Linsey whispered, “Carol’s eavesdropping and not pleased.”
Trying to contain his amusement, Jeffery responded, “I won’t accept your terms. Carol would be upset.”
Linsey’s response was playful yet frustrated. “But didn’t you declare yesterday that Carol was no longer your sister?”
“That was in the heat of the moment,” Jeffery retorted.
Linsey’s frustration grew as she said, “How does Carol, who neglects your needs, deserve a brother like you? If your illness isn’t treated, who will lead the Lawson Group? When the company crumbles, we’ll see how Carol manages without the family fortune to rely on!”
As Jeffery observed Linsey’s increasing commitment to her role, a sparkle of amusement appeared in his eyes. He played along, saying, “Enough, Linsey! If you continue to speak ill of my sister, I’ll have to ask you to leave.”
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