Chapter 127
“Dr. Normant
Jeremy said. “You’re here. Drive me home. I don’t feel like taking a cab.”
I was speechless.
His entitled attitude rubbed me the wrong way. I took a deep breath. “Dr. Norman, you know exactly what your mother thinks of me. Why do you keep provoking me? I can’t afford to deal with your family.”
My family had enough problems already–aging parent, young kid, and health issues. We didn’t need to deal with Neva’s deliberate trouble- making
Jeremy looked at me coldly. “Are you more afraid of upsetting my mom, or of upsetting me?”
I was speechless again, thinking. Does he really enjoy picking on easy targets? I don’t get it. With so many patients, why does he always zero in on
I felt a bit rebellious. “Am I supposed to be scared? I’m just a small fry. I really don’t want to stir up any more drama in my life. You people with money and power can keep your games–I’m not interested, got it?”
Jeremy
y smirked and leaned in closer. “Not interested? Well… how about you sell me that set of ancient coffee cups your father’s been keeping? If you do that, I’ll leave you alone.”
My heart skipped a beat. Of course, it was about the treasures in my family’s museum.
1 let out a cold laugh. “I don’t know anything about any ancient coffee cups. Didn’t you ask me to give them to you? Move aside, you’re blocking the door.”
I let him into the car and took out my phone. “What’s your mom’s number?
Jeremy was confused.
Im just driving her son home, thought I’d let the family know If you won’t give me her number, no worries. I looked up her company’s number. Should I call them instead!” I glanced at him, a smirk on my lips.
Jeremy stared at me, speechless. He turned to get out of the car, but the door was locked.
That was it. I’d already made it clear–1 wasn’t interested in him, and I didn’t want to play his games, I wondered, “So why does he keep coming after me? This time. I was going to teach him a lesson.
“Give me your mom’s number, or I’ll call your company.” I repeated firmly
Jeremy was speechless, Reluctantly, he rattled off a series of numbers. By the time he was done, his face was pale, and he looked like he didn’t want to speak another word.
I dialed the number. “Hello, Mrs. Norman? This is Sylvia”
Neva sounded startled “What’s going on!”
“Well, I was shopping on Cloud Street, and on my way back, I ran into your son. He insisted I drive him home, so I’m calling to let you know.
“We’re currently at the intersection of Cloud Street and West Street. There’s surveillance here, and I know your family has the connections to review the footage Just thought I’d make it easier for you
Neva’s voice trembled “What are you trying to do!”
Tm just saying. Dr. Norman insisted I give him a ride, and I had no choice but to do it. But I’m worried you might misunderstand, so I’m calling you in advance. I won’t hang up until Dr. Norman gets out of the car.
I started driving. “Mrs. Norman, please keep the line open.”
At just the r
right moment, my GPS chimed in, “Estimated arrival time: 35 minutes. I felt pretty good about
Jeremy closed his eyes, like he’d already resigned himself to his fate.
On the other end, Neva’s breathing quickened, but she couldn’t hang up.
it that
Meanwhile, I was in a great mood, humming a tune as I drove. The traffic was smooth, and I ended up getting to the entrance of the villa complex half an hour earlier than expected.
The phone line was still open. “Mrs. Norman, I’ve arrived. I’m parked right under the surveillance camera. Dr. Norman, you can get out now.”
Jeremy didn’t say a word.
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