Even though Adrian was really young, he was so lucky when it came to gambling. Mandy thought that
perhaps it was because of Nathan's good genes. However, she actually didn't like gambling at all. She
thought that it was a very risky thing to do. Of course, it would be great to win, but there was always a
50 percent chance that you would lose everything.
Take for example the last time in Las Vegas where Justin lost in the game with Nathan. All of his losses
in that night alone amounted to one billion. After that, the Lin Group began to go downhill. Mandy didn't
expect that he would really give the billion to Nathan. It seemed like he was a man of his word.
"Well, last time, it was indeed very risky. But it was thrilling as well." While reminiscing about his
memories, Nathan put his arm around Mandy's waist and raised his eyebrows.
"How risky was it?" When Nacy heard the word "thrilling," she immediately became interested. Nacy
was an Aries woman, so she was adventurous. She would always crave to experience something new
and exciting. Passion was something she needed in her life.
"At that time, Nathan was gambling in Las Vegas. The bet was one billion and a piece of land," Mandy
said. Surprisingly, she felt warm and a little happy while recalling the past.
"One billion..." Fiona repeated with a frown. Perhaps one billion was just the price of a casual deal for
Nathan. But for a lot of people, one billion was a number that they couldn't even imagine. Even if they
were given a thousand years, they wouldn't be able to earn that much money.
"That piece of land is where Mandy Mall has been built." Nathan looked at Mandy with a loving smile.
In his eyes were tenderness, where usually, there was only indifference and rigidness.
"Hmmm Are you showing affection right now?" Nacy curled her lips. The couple's exchange was
making her feel a little jealous of the loving relationship that they had.
However, the one who looked more jealous than Nacy was Audrey. At that moment, she was forcing a
smile on her face. But when one would look closer, it looked more like a bitter smile than a casual one.
Turning to Audrey, Nacy raised her eyebrows and asked, "Who is this?"
"Hello, Ms. Jin, my name is Audrey. I'm the director of the Cardiology Department. I was also Adrian's
attending doctor when he was in Switzerland," Audrey warmly introduced herself while a smile was
spread up to her ruddy cheeks.
"Oh, so you're Dr. Audrey. I've heard so much about you," Nacy politely said. But in fact, she didn't like
Audrey. Her awkward smile made Nacy feel that she was very pretentious. She even stressed on the
fact that she was the director of the Cardiology Department as if it was something so prestigious.
Nacy thought, 'And so what if you're the director? It's not a big deal. Mandy had been the director three
years ago. What makes this bitch so proud of it?'
Audrey gracefully placed her hair to one side. With a genuine smile this time, she asked, "Ms. Jin,
you've heard of me?"
"Well… I think I've heard of your name somewhere, but I just can't remember," Nacy nonchalantly said.
Except for Mandy, she didn't like any woman to get close to her brother.
"Ms. Jin, I know you! You're such an awesome actress. You've been nominated in Hollywood last time.
I'm really interested in the movie which you acted in!" Audrey exclaimed.
"Thank you for the compliment," Nacy said in a calm voice. Although she remained polite, she didn't
take the compliment seriously.
Fiona discreetly looked at Audrey from head to toe. 'This woman looks like a seductress. She had the
features of a standard pseudo-celebrity on the Internet. With her pointed chin, big eyes, and high
cheekbones, she looks pretty good. I don't know if she had plastic surgery or she's a natural. Is she
another woman who's trying to tempt Nathan? I don't think she or anyone can succeed in that regard
though, ' she thought silently.
The atmosphere in the ward immediately became a little weird. Only Nacy and Audrey were having a
casual conversation. But soon enough, Nacy didn't bother paying attention to Audrey.
"Adrian, what are you playing?" Audrey asked in a gentle and friendly manner while bending down to
appeal to the child.
"We're playing cards! Do you want to join?" Adrian enthusiastically asked with a smile.
"I want to, but I can't. I have to see another patient soon. Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere,
Adrian?" Audrey smiled at the little boy with eyes that shone like the stars.
"No, I'm fine." He straightened his back and patted his chest, acting like a strong grown-up man.
"That's good. I am leaving now. I will come back and see you later, okay?" Audrey actually felt
embarrassed to be there. She was not in a good mood and didn't want to stay any longer.
"Adrian, say goodbye to Aunt Audrey," Nacy stated with excitement while pinching Adrian's delicate
face.
"See you, Aunt Audrey," Adrian obediently said.
"See you, Adrian." Audrey smiled, but she was not very happy.
That day, there were a lot of people who came to the ward. Right after Audrey left, Fred came in.
"Grandpa Fred!" Adrian greeted right away when he saw the man.
"Adrian," Fred stated with a warm smile.
Blinking his big eyes, the boy innocently asked, "Mom, Dad, why are there so many people who came
to visit me today?"
"Actually, I'm not here to visit you young boy. I'm here for your father," Fred joked. He looked at the little
boy in a very kind manner.
Already in his fifties, Fred was old enough to be a grandpa, but he hadn't gotten married and didn't
have any children yet. He was used to living alone for so many years.
There was only work and more work in Fred's world. He had a woman in his heart, but she was already
gone. Although Fred had failed to be together with her, in his heart, he always considered her as his
wife.
In the beginning, Nathan had also tried to persuade Fred that it was time to find someone who could
spend her life with him. Fred was in his forties at that time, and he could still meet a young and
beautiful woman, get married, and have children.
But Nathan couldn't convince him, and after a while, he knew that it was useless to try anymore. Fred
was a very sentimental man. In his lifetime, he had only fallen in love with someone once. He knew that
it wouldn't be the same after that. So he simply chose not to fall in love again.
For his entire career, Fred had followed every single instruction that Nathan had given him. He dutifully
did everything that Nathan had told him to, except for one thing. And that was to get married.
Then, Nathan recalled an encounter with the man. It was about two years since Mandy left. Nathan
was standing in the yard. He was watching the sunset, feeling dejected. "Do you really want to live
alone all your life?" he asked Fred.
"Well, it's fine to be alone, I at least have someone in my heart. I don't think I'll ever get over her, so it's
best if I just keep to myself. I don't want to hurt another person's feelings." Fred narrowed his eyes with
a smile. It was one of the rare moments that the man had shown his vulnerable and tender side.
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