Chapter 171

Chapter 171:

Yet, he hadn’t realized why he was so concerned about Janice’s presence at Auburn Hospital.

Meanwhile, at the bustling Castle Shopping Center, the most renowned shopping complex in Efrery, Janice was meeting with Sierra.

Following her surgery, Janice had contacted Sierra, and the two quickly agreed on this lively spot for their rendezvous.

“Janice! I came straight over after lunch so I wouldn’t be late. Aren’t I amazing?” Sierra called out, practically bouncing as she hurried to Janice, her smile radiant.

Janice’s gaze softened at the sight. Reaching out, she gently tousled Sierra’s hair, a gesture filled with sisterly affection. Deep down, she couldn’t help but wish for a sister like Sierra—someone lively, warm, and full of life.

“You’re the best, Sierra. But rushing over like this, did you even have time to eat properly?”

“Of course I did,” Sierra replied proudly, puffing out her chest. “Delilah was determined to spend at least a million today. She wouldn’t leave the private room until she hit her goal!”

“A million?” Janice raised an eyebrow, her curiosity piqued. Sierra launched into a lively recount of their lunch at Forest Shrimp.

She had taken the lead in ordering for everyone. As the daughter of the distinguished Ramirez family, her refined palate and familiarity with gourmet cuisine made her the natural choice. Everyone trusted her selections without hesitation.

However, Delilah’s reaction was far from pleasant. Her expression grew increasingly sour, especially as Sierra confidently announced each dish to the waiter. With every extravagant item added to the list, Delilah’s face darkened further, her discomfort becoming impossible to hide.

As someone raised by the affluent Edwards family for over twenty years, Delilah was no stranger to luxury. She had tasted the finest delicacies the world had to offer. And precisely because of her experience, she understood just how excessive Sierra’s choices were.

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Blue lobster, premium sea urchin, top-grade tuna, and caviar that cost fifty thousand per small box…

While the other colleagues were wide-eyed with delight, Delilah’s irritation deepened. Her polite smile began to waver as the list grew longer.

As the meal wrapped up, Sierra excused herself under the pretext of another appointment and left early. Before walking out, she made sure the bill, totaling over a million, was sent to Delilah.

Although Delilah had the financial security of the Edwards family behind her, she was known for her thriftiness. Spending such an outrageous sum on lunch for a group of insignificant colleagues felt like a sharp blow to her values and an insult to her sensibilities.

“Janice, what do you think of my little scheme?” Sierra’s voice bubbled with pride as she lifted her chin, seeking validation from Janice. “Just picture it—Delilah squirming under everyone’s expectant stares as she reaches for that bill. Oh, what a delicious moment that’ll be!”

“Indeed.” Janice’s laughter held a note of satisfaction. “She’s the type who’d eye someone else’s dollar even with a hundred in her own pocket.”

Sierra’s expression softened as she wrapped Janice in a protective embrace. “Oh, Janice, you must have weathered quite a storm to see through her so clearly. That two-faced snake will get her comeuppance.”

Warmed by Sierra’s genuine concern, Janice felt her tension melting away. “Let’s not waste another thought on irrelevant people. We’re here to shop, aren’t we?”

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