Chapter 89
"All set?"
Daniel walked over as the crowd thinned out, his voice deep but gentle.
Emily wasn't surprised by the outcome. Watching James leave without a second thought, carrying Bianca, left her feeling a bit down.
When she looked up and saw Daniel's concerned, deep-set eyes, she suddenly felt at ease.
She smiled lightly, "Yeah, it's all taken care of. Thanks for your patience.Mr. Smith. Let's head back."
Daniel didn't push Emily for details. Since she had handled it. he wouldn't pry.
Emily thought Daniel wasn't as cold and ruthless as the rumors suggested.He wasn't overly domineering either.
Just as she had told James, if he wanted to find out who the highly skilled doctor was, he could. As the organizer of the competition, James had the means.
So naturally, Daniel could find out even more easily.
Emily hadn't gone out of her way to hide her identity.
But even so, Daniel hadn't investigated her, which she appreciated.
Back home, Emily began working on her designs for the upcoming competition.
The preliminary round was fast approaching.
Emily furrowed her brows, contemplating what to draw.
Inspiration struck her mind like lightning, and she quickly captured it. her hand moving as if guided by a higher power.
Soon. a stunning design appeared on the paper.
As Emily finished and was about to set down her pen, she thought of her past life.
Back then, she liked to quickly jot down her ideas in a notebook.
When she moved out of the Johnson Villa in a hurry,she had left that notebook in her studio.
She had heard that Bianca was also participating in this design competition. Given Bianca's skill level, she had no chance of winning.
So the only way...
Emily's eyes darkened as she guessed what Bianca might do.
'If that's the case!
Emily's lips curled into a mysterious smile. She picked up her pen again,grabbed a new sheet of paper, and recalled the unused ideas from her notebook.
Soon,two more design sketches emerged.
Emily looked at the new designs, her expression complex.
There was satisfaction, but also regret.
In the end, it all turned into a confident glow.
She set down her pen, opened her long-unused email, and uploaded the photos of the two sketches to a familiar yet distant email address.
Just as she was about to get up and rest.
an email reply came in quickly, as if thesender had been eagerly waiting for her contact.
[L: Q. I thought I'd never see your work again in this lifetime. It's amazing to receive your designs. With your talent, how could you just retire like that?]
[L: Q. does sending these designs mean you're making a comeback?]
Emily hadn't expected L to be so enthusiastic after all this time.
L was a truly pure artist, even more so than Emily herself. Despite her talent, Emily had always respected L.
After some thought, Emily decided to reply immediately. Otherwise, L probably wouldn't sleep well tonight.
[Q: Yes, I've decided to return. But I have some conditions.]
[L: Name them.]
[Q: I want you to release new products based on these designs as soon as possible and announce my comeback widely.]
Lon Ramos felt a surge of anxiety at Emily's request.
Could Emily be in some kind of trouble? Is that why she's in such a hurry?
Having long awaited Emily's return, Lon was determined to help her.ensuring more excellent works would follow.
If Emily wanted to make a grand return, he would amplify it.
[L: Q, don't worry. I'll handle it. I'll make sure the whole world knows you re back. This will be a celebration in our industry.]
Emily thanked Lon.
She stood by the window, her gaze drifting into the distance.
Bianca,get ready for what's coming.
At that moment, Bianca was lying in a hospital bed, insisting on being discharged. but a sudden unease gripped her.
It felt like something bad was about to happen.
"Bianca, you should let the doctors check you thoroughly. You've been fainting too often lately. Don't take your health lightly. Please, listen to me."James pleaded gently, as if afraid of startling the frai1 Bianca.
Bianca shook her head, "James, but Chase is waiting. It's my body's fault for being so weak. I shouldn't have hesitated for my pitiful pride. For Chase's happiness, I would even beg Emily on my knees."
She continued. "We don't even know who that amazing doctor is. If the public doesn't know, how could they suspect Emily in the first place?"
James, struck by her words, suddenly had an idea.
He gripped Bianca's shoulders tightly, "Bianca, you're right. If no one knows who that amazing doctor is, it doesn't have to be Emily. If that new contestant could help Chase's friend, there must be an even better doctor
out there."
"So, don't worry. We can find a great doctor, ask them to take you as a student, and then you can treat Chase's friend yourself. If you succeed, the credit will be yours and your mentor's. What do you think?"
This was exactly what Bianca had intended.
But to maintain her image of kindness and purity, she pretended to disagree, shaking her head.
"James, I'm touched that you'd do this for me. Emily has a fiancé like you,yet she doesn't appreciate it. But this doesn't seem right. What if Emily finds out and causes trouble? I don't want to drag you into this."
Bianca's words pulled James's heart back to her.
He gently patted her head, comforting her.
When he mentioned Emily, his expression darkened. "Words alone aren't enough. Even if Emily claims to be that amazing doctor, no one will believe her just because she says so. Don't forget her reputation."
"And with me here, no one will question this. As for Emily, I want her to realize that without me, she's nothing. When she sees the truth, she'll come back and apologize,begging to reconcile."
Bianca's nails dug into her palms.
Her eyes flashed coldly.
Emily...Even now, James still thought about getting back with her.
What did Emily have that she didn't?
But when she looked at James again, she hid all her darkness, her eyes welling up with emotion, "James, you're the best. I'll listen to you."
Soon,James found the perfect mentor for Bianca.
Chase quickly heard the news that Bianca had learned how to treat Aurora's illness.
Unable to keep it to himself, Chase called Emily to boast. "Emily, that
amazing doctor is Bianca's mentor. Bianca has learned how to treat Aurora.Unlike you,who are ungrateful. The Johnson family raised you for so many years, and you haven't done anything for them. Don't ever say you'
re my sister again."