When She Stops Playing Nice by Hale Saxon
Chapter 302

Chapter 302

“So, he’s the one who led you here to ask me for money?” Gina’s expression turned frosty as she countered.

Noah bowed his head in humiliation. He despised having to swallow his pride and beg Gina for money!

Yet if he didn’t show up, Colin would come after him with a vengeance.

Noah glanced up at Gina, “Gina, tell me the truth. Did you offend Mr. Barnes? Is that why he set this trap for me?”

Gina smirked. “You know as well as I do that a sudden massive order is just bait.”

Just like in the past, when Olivia orchestrated various schemes to harm her and their family, despite lacking solid evidence, Noah and the others chose to turn a blind eye, opting to trust Olivia’s deceit.

It was a blend of foolishness and malevolence.

The business of Miller Jewels was teetering on the brink, partly due to Noah’s rash decisions made out of desperation and partly due to his misplaced hope. He believed Colin’s purchase of their unsold jewelry stock was a stroke of luck, oblivious that Colin harbored animosity toward Gina.

He had only considered this aspect once Colin bluntly instructed him to approach Gina for money, even providing Noah with the precise location where Gina should be attending Ashley’s birthday bash on a riverboat.

Only then did Noah realize something was seriously amiss.

“Answer me plainly, have you stirred trouble with Mr. Barnes? Noah’s voice held a sharp edge as he pressed.

Gina fixed Noah with an icy glare. “He’s the one who’s crossed me

Colin had sparked her fury with repeated provocations.

Noah’s reaction to her words was akin to hearing the biggest joke of his life. “Gina, you’ve got a bold tongue. Do you even comprehend who Colin is? Crossing him is like crossing Gabriel himself. Even then, there’s no guarantee of safety. The Miller family’s been torn apart all because of you! We’d never have come under Colin’s scrutiny if it weren’t for your

actions!”

“I’ve asked you politely for the funds, which are rightfully yours!

Noah’s composure crumbled. He launched into a heated tirade against Gina, regardless of the potential repercussions.

Gina remained unfazed. “If Colin’s after money, let him come to me.”

She was ready for the standoff, poised to strike back without hesitation.

Gina sidestepped Noah and walked away without a second glance.

Noah, feeling defeated for failing to secure the funds, pleaded desperately, “Gina, don’t leave, please don’t leave!!!”

Noah entered the Blue Vale Hospital, his body battered and bruised.

Beside Ella, who had just undergone a kidney transplant, lay Olivia, the one who had selflessly donated her kidney.

Olivia, her face drained of color, lay on the hospital bed. In sacrificing her kidney for Ella, she had shown unparalleled filial devotion. Before Noah’s arrival, Ella had been fretting over Olivia’s well-being.

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“Noah, what happened to you?” Ella exclaimed in shock.

Olivia cast a worried glance at Noah. “What happened, Noah?” she asked, struggling to sit up.

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Quickly gesturing for Olivia to lie back down, Noah reassured her, “Olivia, I’m fine. Your health is what matters now. Lie

down and rest,”

At that moment, Olivia felt a surreal sensation, as if she had been transported back to the time before she was ousted from the Miller family. She was once again the cherished jewel in their eyes, a feeling she had sorely missed.

Noah slumped into a chair, exhausted. “Ella, today is Mr. Barnes deadline for the money.”

Hearing Noah’s words. Ella understood the gravity of the situation.

“Ella, I’ve figured it out. It’s all because of Gina. I don’t know how she offended Mr. Barnes, but his retaliation against her has spilled over us. Ella, we’re completely innocent! Noah’s voice cracked with despair.

Ella was perplexed. “What do you mean?”

“Mr. Barnes mentioned he considered investing because he knew Gina had shares in Miller Jewels. He claimed it was for Elaine’s sake, but it was all a sham!”

As Colin spoke those words, he chuckled with delight, relishing the feeling of having Noah under his thumb Noah recalled Colin’s laughter, it sent shivers down his spine..

Now, whenever

I dare not ask if he had a hand in the warehouse fire, but the signs point that way. What grudge do the rest of us hold against Mr. Barnes to deserve such treatment? We’re all paying the price for Gina’s actions!”

Noah’s voice surged with emotion as he spoke.

The memory of Colin wielding a baseball bat and beating him relentlessly flashed through his mind, intensifying his

torment.

In a sudden realization, he exclaimed, “Ella, it’s Gina who’s been our family’s curse, plain as day!”

“Remember when I sought counsel from Mr. Lennon? It wasn’t in vain!”

“Despite Peter’s confession of Olivia’s bribery, implying Gina could be swayed as well, her efforts to shake off her tainted. reputation fall short against the harsh truth!”

Recalling Peter’s downfall at Gina’s hands, Noah felt his argument was justified.

Olivia was startled by Noah’s words.

She never imagined there would be an opportunity to bring up past events again.

“The title of “curse” seemed to reclaim its hold on Cina once more.

It appeared that everything was unfolding in her favor as if blessed by divine intervention…

Olivia lowered her gaze, concealing the smile in her eyes.

Ella thought, I chose not to dwell on the tangled mess of the past anymore. Now, my feelings were complex. I pondered whether my insistence on bringing Gina back to the Miller family was a mistake… If I hadn’t pushed so hard to reconcile with Gina, to sever ties with her completely, would Mr. Barnes’ wrath have ever fallen upon us?”

A sudden footsteps interrupted Ella’s thoughts. She glanced toward the door of the hospital room, and Noah turned his head, too. When he saw Colin, Noah stiffened, speaking cautiously, “Mr. Barnes….

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Colin, impeccably dressed, smiled faintly. “Mr. Miller, how about it? Can you give me the 200 million dollars I requested? I’ve shown consideration for Ella’s condition-kidney failure, surgery-you have to step up to care for her. I’ve given you a full week of grace period. Can you give me the money now? There’s really no more leniency left.”

Noah’s forehead broke out in a cold sweat. His nerves stretched to their limit.

“Mr. Barnes, L…”

“Hey, don’t be nervous. Take your time. I can stand here for a while. It’s a bit tiring, though,” Colin remarked.

Noah immediately offered him a chair and made a respectful gesture. “Mr. Barnes, please have a seat.”

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