Sandra’s request was not excessive.

Joey spoke with humility.

“Madam Cooper, Mrs. Cooper said that she just wanted the pendant and wouldn’t mind if she kept the remaining gifts for herself.”

Hailey was almost enraged.

She had to give in, even if she didn’t want to.

“Joey, what’s wrong with you? How could you run errands for a country bumpkin?”

Angela knew that Joey and Leo were both Wesley’s assistants. When Wesley was unconscious, they had protected him from all threats.

Joey was loyal to Wesley.

So, how could he leave Wesley for the sake of a country bumpkin?

Wasn’t he supposed to stay with Wesley to protect him?

Joey responded flatly,

“She is Mrs. Cooper. Of course, I have to listen to her.”

It was natural for him to run errands for his lady boss.

Angela sneered,

“You’ve really fallen low.”

Joey smiled.

“Ms. Cooper, I came to retrieve the jade pendant. You don’t have to get so worked up.”

Angela was speechless.

She said through gritted teeth,

“Get out of here! Who do you think you are, asking me for something?”

Hailey’s heart skipped a beat.

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She guessed that Angela wouldn’t be able to retrieve the jade pendant.

Joey didn’t get angry. Seeing that everyone was annoyed, he added,

“Mrs. Cooper took a photo of the pendant and posted it online. She’ll wear it to work from now on.”

As he spoke, he took out his phone and showed them the photo.

Indeed, Sandra had used Wesley’s phone to spread the news.

She had posted the photo of the jade pendant online.

Hailey felt the urge to smash the phone.

The caption read…

“Thanks for Madam Cooper’s gift. It will be delivered tonight. See you at work tomorrow.”

Everyone would be eager to see the pendant at the Cooper Group the next day.

If Wesley didn’t wear it, they would definitely start doubting the Cooper family.

Even if the employees didn’t gossip, others in their circle would surely ask around.

Hailey didn’t want that to happen.

“Joey, you can go. I’ll have someone deliver the pendant tomorrow morning,” Hailey said.

She expected Joey to insist on waiting.

But Joey simply nodded and left without hesitation.

Hailey realized she had been manipulated.

After Joey left, she turned to Angela.

“No matter what it takes, retrieve the pendant. Otherwise, you will no longer be my granddaughter!”

Angela’s eyes widened.

“Grandma, you…”

Hailey’s face darkened.

“You know what happened to Camilla!”

Angela had deceived Camilla.

Her face suddenly turned pale.

She hadn’t expected Camilla to be sent to Snorrek. After all, Hailey had always been amiable in her eyes.

Now, she feared that if she failed to retrieve the pendant, she would be sent to Snorrek to keep Camilla company.

At night,

Sandra prepared a bath for Wesley.

Good medicinal herbs were placed into the bathtub,

including the two purchased at the auction.

After about fifteen minutes,

he felt every cell in his body warm, and every pore seemed to open.

Gradually, he regained strength.

In the end, he felt refreshed and renewed.

Sandra began to give him acupuncture.

The temperature in the room continued to rise due to the bath, and Sandra began to sweat.

She was focused and gentle as she performed the acupuncture, her gaze determined and serious.

Wesley found her somewhat… captivating.

He couldn’t help but swallow.

Sandra noticed his hot breath and frowned.

“Mr. Cooper, stay focused.”

Wesley pressed his lips together.

That was a disappointment.

The urge to kiss her vanished instantly.

But he was surprised.

Throughout the years, except when he was unconscious and isolated from the outside world, he had many dealings with women at the Cooper Group.

He could always clearly see their desire for money. As soon as they got close to him, he could see through them.

It made him feel disgusted.

During that time, Joey thought he had developed a hatred for women and invited many psychologists to counsel him.

Unfortunately, it didn’t work.

But now!

Wesley couldn’t see through Sandra.

He felt quite frustrated.

He had been pursued by countless young women, yet it seemed like Sandra was unaffected by him.

“Sandra…”

“Your acupuncture technique is similar to Kate’s.”

Sandra didn’t deny it.

“A true friend will not pry into my personal matters.”

Wesley’s face darkened.

“So, you only want to be friends with me?”

Sandra casually replied,

“Mr. Cooper, it’s already good enough to have a friend. You shouldn’t be so picky.”

Wesley was dissatisfied with the answer.

Sandra began removing the needles.

Wesley wasn’t sure if it was deliberate or not,

but he was in unbearable pain.

“Sandra!”

Sandra felt him gritting his teeth.

She knew he was nearing his limit.

She smiled.

“You shouldn’t be so irritable. It’s painful now, but soon you’ll be grateful to me.”

Wesley sneered.

“Grateful? Grateful for her ill intentions and the pain that made him tremble?”

Sandra acted innocent, even saying deliberately,

“It’s always darkest just before the dawn.”

Wesley was speechless.

As all the silver needles were removed, he felt weak.

When he stood up in the bathtub, he could barely keep his balance.

Sandra stared at his waist and abdomen.

“Mr. Cooper, your figure is not as good as I imagined.”

Wesley could barely suppress his anger.

How could Sandra stare at him? Didn’t she feel embarrassed?

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