Noticing that Neil was starting to connect the dots, Katelyn decided to back off. Without another word, she turned to leave, her focus shifting to the urgent task of finding the Spring Snow Herb, leaving the investigation in his hands.

Just then, her phone rang loudly, cutting through the tension in the room. Neil glanced up, curiosity evident on his face.

Neil’s eyes sparkled, hinting at something deeper. He watched Hades as she left. How could her ringtone be exactly like Katelyn’s? And the phone in her hand—it looked remarkably like Katelyn’s.

Katelyn had moved to a quiet spot in the hallway. She checked the caller ID and quickly answered, her voice low but filled with urgency. “Alfy, any updates on the Spring Snow Herb?” This update is available on Find?Novel.net

“Yes, I’ve found it,” Alfy said, balancing the phone on her shoulder as her fingers danced across a keyboard. “There’s an auction tonight, and the Spring Snow Herb is up for grabs!”

Katelyn gripped her phone tightly, a smile breaking across her face. The news was both unexpected and perfectly timed. With a light laugh in her voice, she said, “Send me the auction details.”

“Got it! I’ll send the invite to your phone soon,” Alfy replied eagerly.

Katelyn nodded, her heart pounding with excitement. Tears mingled with her smile as she said warmly, “Thanks, Alfy. You’ve truly come through for me this time.”

Alfy brushed it off with a grin. “Come on! No need for all that. But I might head to Granville to visit you in a few days. You’ll have to show me around.”

Katelyn’s eyes sparkled as she smiled. “Absolutely,” she replied.

After hanging up, Katelyn took a deep breath, her heart racing with anticipation. Discovering the Spring Snow Herb meant she could finally set up the surgery for Carol. Hope surged within her.

Stepping out from her hiding spot, she froze. Neil was standing there, his intense gaze fixed on her, as though he had been watching her the entire time.

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He was in a wheelchair, which made it difficult for him to move around, but he had arrived right after the call ended. Neil hadn’t caught the details of Katelyn’s conversation, but his face was cold, his eyes full of questions.

“Why do you have Katelyn’s phone?” he asked.

He had sent his assistant to find out where Katelyn was. She had left the hospital that morning, gone home, and hadn’t been seen since. Now, however, Hades had her phone. A sudden realization struck him: Hades and Katelyn had never been seen together.

Katelyn’s eyes widened in panic for a split second, though she quickly masked it. Her mind was entirely focused on treating Carol, leaving no room for these minor concerns. She had dealt with Vincent’s doubts earlier in the day, and now it was Neil’s turn. Annoyance flashed in her eyes as she replied coldly, “Katelyn and I have the same phone model.”

She didn’t have time to elaborate. Tonight’s auction was her priority; if she missed this chance, the Spring Snow Herb would be lost for good.

Neil’s icy stare followed her as he wheeled himself closer, his voice sharp. “Your ringtone and phone case are also identical to Katelyn’s.”

Katelyn instinctively glanced at the phone in her hand, surprised Neil had noticed such a small detail. But it was just a phone—what could it really prove? She frowned slightly, her patience thinning, and dismissed him with the same excuse.

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