Chapter 539
Chapter 539:
Tessa was initially outraged, but she quickly grew to appreciate Yelena’s tact. Yelena had managed to challenge Frieda without uttering a single harsh word. Wasn’t this akin to suggesting that the woman might not have long to live?
As Tessa anticipated, the woman’s expression shifted drastically.
“Exactly who are you? What do you want here?” the woman demanded.
“I represent the Harris Group,” Yelena said.
“The Harris Group?” Frieda scoffed, her gaze dripping with derision. “You Harris Group people are quite the entertainers. First, two of you come to insult me, and now another duo arrives. What? Trying to make amends after seeing the message I sent to your director p>
“I’m not sure what you mean. We were the only ones sent to negotiate with you because everyone else is too intimidated…” Tessa blurted out, but then immediately clamped her mouth shut, staring at her feet like a scolded child.
“Intimidated by what?” Frieda asked, her tone cold. Tessa quickly covered her mouth again, resolved to keep silent this time.
Yelena then said, “They’re intimidated because your excessive demands cause significant stress.” Tessa looked at Yelena, amazed by her audacity.
Frieda snorted dismissively, too annoyed to articulate her anger. “It’s absurd. The Harris Group didn’t just send two people to provoke me; now they’ve sent two more to do so. Wasn’t the first round of embarrassment enough that you had to confront me again p>
Just then, the girl turned to Frieda and offered a warm smile while waiting for her coffee.
Seeing her daughter’s smile, Frieda’s features softened.
With her daughter close by, Frieda restrained her temper. “Let’s end this. Please leave. I have no desire to continue this conversation,” Frieda said after a moment, adding, “Once you’ve had your coffee, you should leave p>
Yelena responded earnestly, “My intentions are genuine. I see that you want to leave a legacy for your daughter. Your health is quite poor, and realistically…” She paused, knowing the treatment had only a thirty percent chance of success at most. It seemed Frieda was resigning herself to fate, perhaps planning one final trip to make lasting memories with her daughter.
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The girl had previously told Yelena about her plans to meet her mother and travel together. At that moment, Yelena hadn’t realized the girl’s mother was Frieda. It was only upon seeing Frieda that she made the connection.
“Stop feigning concern. You’re just being hypocritical,” Frieda said.
“Here’s a special medicine that could really alleviate your symptoms,” Yelena said to Frieda.
Frieda was initially resistant, but her attention was caught by a distinctive mark on the bottle. “You… are you… Dr. Yancy p>
Frieda had once tried to track down Yancy using her contacts but had been swindled. She had purchased an effective special medicine, but the seller took a significant amount of her money and vanished. Unable to reach them afterward, Frieda vividly remembered that bottle and now recognized it immediately.
Frieda eagerly grabbed Yelena’s hand, her eyes alight with hope. “No… But… Do you know Dr. Yancy?” she asked. She wanted to believe Yelena was the doctor, but how could someone so legendary be so impossibly young? Surely, Yelena must just be acquainted with Yancy.
Yelena offered a gentle smile. “Yes.” She preferred not to reveal her true identity as Yancy. Letting too many people in on that secret would only invite unnecessary complications. The fewer who knew, the better.
“Can you take me to see Dr. Yancy?” Frieda’s voice trembled with desperation. She wasn’t ready to give up.
After her divorce, her life had revolved around her daughter, the one person she lived for. Every ounce of energy was spent working tirelessly to secure her daughter’s future — a future free of struggles. But fate had a cruel twist in store. Just as things began to look brighter, Frieda received a devastating diagnosis — a terminal illness.
Determined not to leave her daughter with nothing but grief, Frieda resolved to leave her something precious, a lasting reminder of her love. That was why she was so determined to find the finest, most exquisite jewelry to give her daughter — a final gift of beauty and meaning.