Chapter 579
Several patients even pulled out their phones, covertly recording the scene.
It was a massive blow to both the hospital’s reputation and Sienna’s personal standing.
Amidst the chaos, Sienna’s expression remained perfectly composed as she stared unblinkingly at Celeste, who sat quietly in her wheelchair.
Finally, Celeste lifted her head.
Her gaze collided with Sienna’s across the room.
In that silent exchange, Sienna read Celeste’s exact intentions.
She wanted a public conflict. She wanted Helena to make the biggest scene possible.
She wanted everyone to witness Sienna supposedly hoarding the Sterling family assets.
Having learned from previous scandals, Sienna knew better.
She absolutely refused to engage in a heated, impulsive argument in front of a crowd, refusing to hand them any ammunition.
Sienna’s expression was incredibly calm. “Mrs. Sterling, the management rights I hold were officially authorized before the patriarch fell into a coma, and they are fully legally binding.
I am not privately hoarding your assets, nor can I simply hand them over with a single word.
Transferring the trustee management rights requires a comprehensive and strict legal procedure. It cannot be finalized on the spot p>
She glanced at Helena, whose face was growing increasingly impatient, and kept her tone even.
“If you are adamant about doing this, I will follow the protocol. You can go home and wait for the official notice p>
Helena froze.
She clearly hadn’t expected Sienna to agree so readily.
She immediately turned her head to look at Celeste.
Celeste gave a microscopic nod—a movement so subtle that only Helena could catch it.
Helena’s aggressive posture softened slightly, though she remained deeply guarded, dropping a vicious warning.
“You’d better mean it! Don’t even think about dragging this out or playing me for a fool. If I find out you’re pulling any tricks behind my back p>
I will burn everything down with me just to make sure you can never show your face in the Capital again p>
A flicker of cold disgust flashed in Sienna’s eyes. Her voice was icy and crisp.
“Take your people and leave. Do not disrupt the hospital’s normal operations.
If you continue to cause a scene, I won’t even give you the chance to` wait for the transfer I will immediately file for an official asset freeze p>
Helena was thoroughly intimidated. Her mouth opened, then snapped shut.
Not daring to throw another tantrum, she glared viciously at Sienna. “You better keep your word p>
Leaving that final threat hanging in: the air, Helena turned around, pushing Celeste’s wheelchair, and marched out with her massive entourage of bodyguards in tow.
It wasn’t until the fleet of black luxury cars sped away from the hospital district that she finally relaxed.
Watching the receding building behind them, Helena’s chest tightened with anxiety and unease.
She turned to look at the seemingly docile and harmless Celeste sitting beside her, her voice laced with apprehension.
“Celeste, do you really think Sienna has caved this time?
Could she just be stringing me along, planning to go back on her word and drag this out on purpose p>
A calculated smile touched Celeste’s eyes as she masterfully played on the older woman’s insecurities. “Don’t worry, Helena. She wouldn’t dare.
Her reputation has already taken a massive hit from the recent scandals. She’s drowning in controversy.
The last thing she wants is another wave of negative press.
You applied so much public pressure today and made such a massive scene.
Neither she nor the hospital can withstand that kind of public scrutiny. She had to agree, and she absolutely won’t dare to back out now p>
Hearing this, Helena’s racing heart finally settled.
Yet, the heavy knot of worry between her brows refused to dissipate.
Just thinking about everything she had endured recently filled her with a suffocating wave of despair and bitterness.
“But I’m still terrified. I’ve lost billions of dollars in jewelry and art collections. My personal wealth has been completely drained.
This trust fund is my only hope right now.
The matriarch gave me a direct ultimatum. I have to recover that heirloom sapphire necklace p>
She let out a long, exhausted sigh, sounding entirely defeated. “If I don’t buy that necklace back this time,.! will incur the matriarch’s absolute wrath.
I’ll never be able to hold my head high in the Sterling Manor ever again. I’ll truly be left with nothing, ending up on the streets p>