“That horrible Katelyn! How could she do this to you? Just wait; I’ll make her pay for it!” Sharon yelled, her voice cutting like a blade, each word forced through clenched teeth, her face flushed with fury.

Frustrated, she yanked out her phone to call Katelyn, only for it to ring endlessly without an answer. Sharon was mad with rage. “I can’t believe this! How dare that bitch ignore my calls!”

Gently, Lise tugged at Sharon’s sleeve in feigned innocence. “Mom, we can’t reach Katelyn right now. Only Dr. Hades can.”

“Hades?” Sharon’s expression turned skeptical as she glanced back at Katelyn. “You mean that so-called ‘miracle doctor’ you brought home?”

She stepped closer to Katelyn, her tone sarcastic. “Hiding behind that mask, trying to be mysterious! I don’t care who you think you are.”

Katelyn met her gaze, her expression a mix of disdain and amusement. “And what makes you think you can talk to me like that?” Katelyn shot back, her voice steady and defiant.

Sharon’s outfit still held a hint of her former elegance, but her commanding presence had all but vanished. It seemed all her splendor had washed away.

In an instant, Sharon’s demeanor hardened as she clenched her jaw. “Don’t think I’m afraid of you just because you’re some ‘miracle doctor.’ I have the entire Bailey family behind me!” Sharon shot, her voice dripping with contempt.

It had been ages since anyone had dared to treat her with such blatant disrespect. For years, who would even think of denying her the courtesy she was owed? More importantly, everyone was aware that the Baileys and Wheelers were on the verge of a significant union through marriage. Even with Neil in a wheelchair, the wealth of the Wheeler family spoke volumes. Who would be reckless enough to mock them?

Katelyn eyed her coldly, a sly grin tugging at her lips as she retorted tauntingly, “And just what does the Bailey family amount to?”

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“How dare you speak to me like that?” Sharon growled, her body trembling with fury. “Don’t think you’re untouchable just because you know a bit of medicine and scare people away. I’m not someone you want to mess with!”

Nearby, Lise felt a chill run down her spine. The intensity radiating from Hades was palpable. More than anything, Lise feared the chaos Hades could unleash using her connections if she truly decided to challenge the Wheelers. The fallout could be devastating.

In a rush, Lise tugged at Sharon’s arm, her voice frantic. “Mom, Katelyn is the one who hurt me.”

Dr. Hades had nothing to do with it.”

As much as Lise hated to admit it, she knew it was best not to anger Hades, whose wide-reaching influence was a powerful weapon in its own right.

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