Chapter 224

Mateo thought, "What did I just see?" Usually composed, he found himself a bit at a loss because of the surprise. Being familiar with Samuel, he knew how indifferent he usually was, but seeing this open show of affection left Mateo a bit at a loss. But then he relaxed and thought, "After all, I'm talking about Dr. Loven! Surely many people are interested in her. But only Samuel could state his claim so directly."

With a slight smile, Mateo chuckled. "That's definitely him?" He composed his facial expression and nodded respectfully toward Isabella. "Isabella, if you need anything, just let them know. I'll go and discuss work with Samuel first."

Isabella gave a slight nod. "Sure,"

Only then did Mateo turn to follow Samuel.

Isabella watched Samuel walk away, her fingers gently brushing where he had touched her forehead. She thought, "What a cute guy." She chuckled softly, lifted her skirt slightly, and walked toward the living room.

The living room was buzzing with guests, all engaged in friendly chatter, clinking glasses. Everyone wore polite smiles like masks, making everything feel insincere. This was exactly why Isabella didn't really like these kinds of events.

Her entrance drew numerous glances. Her delicate features and graceful demeanor exuded an air of elegance with every move. Isabella was already a familiar face to many because of her hugely popular reality show.

Eyes filled with envy, people whispered, "Oh my god, is that Dr. Lovett? She's even more stunning in person!"

"I can only say that the camera doesn't do her justice, capturing maybe a tenth of her beauty."

"I wouldn't dare stand beside her; I'd be overshadowed."

Everyone's words were full of admiration and envy.

Not far away, a man stood with a wine glass in hand, gazing at the scene. Dressed in a black tuxedo, he had a sharp yet smooth jawline, and his slightly upturned smile added a gentle charm. He was Ethan Jenning, the second son of the Jennings family and a rising star in the business world. He was also the object of affection for many well-bred young women. Many even compared him to Jayden.

He walked slowly and stopped in front of Isabella.

Isabella frowned slightly. She knew a bit about Ethan. His reputation wasn't great, but he wasn't known for stepping out of line either.

With a gentle smile, Ethan greeted her, "Hello, I'm Ethan Jenning. Are you the miracle healer, Queenie?"

In his eyes was a hint of admiration. Ethan thought, 'A woman like her was not only beautiful but also had amazing medical skills. "If I could win her heart, it would be like a massive personal triumph.'

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Isabella looked at the man with a neutral expression and asked, "What's up?"

Meanwhile, Ivana just came back from the backyard and saw Isabella talking to Kalian. Her eyes narrowed, and sheer jealousy crossed her pretty face. She thought, "Why does Isabella have men around her all the…"

Taking a deep breath, she pasted on a gentle smile and quickly approached Isabella, saying softly, "Well, you look beautiful today."

With that, she affectionately linked arms with Isabella.

Isabella wrinkled her nose in disgust, pulled her hand away, and said coldly, "We're not that close."

Ethan was a bit surprised as he looked at Ivana carefully. He thought, "Isn't this the woman Jayden brought over… the actually the sister of the miracle doctor? Does this mean the Logue family is getting even closer to the… her!"

Ethan frowned a little. Their family was already overshadowed by the Logue family, and now they were ahead in connecting with the miracle doctor.

A hint of embarrassment passed over Ivana’s face, and she instinctively glanced at Vahan.

Ivana thought, "That damned bitch! How dare she disrespect me like that in front of so many people? Alright, if that's how it's going to be, I won't hold back later!"

Ivana then purposely put on a sad face, pouting. "But you're my sister. How could you say that?" But she didn't dare move closer to Isabella. After all, she was afraid of really angering Isabella and getting into a fight with her.

Ethan felt a slight relief inside. He pondered, "These two clearly don't get along, so there's no way the miracle healer was close to the Logue family either. That meant I still had a chance!"

When he saw Ivana’s outfit and appearance, he felt a bit repulsed. He thought, ‘Even though they’re sisters, the gap between them is too wide. Ivana was obviously not classy whether in terms of appearance or sense of style.’

Ivana looked at Ethan, who looked impressive, feeling a slight flutter in her heart. She quickly extended her hand to shake his and greeted him, "Hello, I'm Ivana, the manager of the design department at the Stout Group."

She glanced at Isabella proudly while thinking, ‘Look, that’s the advantage of having this position; it really boosts one’s social status.’

This scene made Isabella unable to resist a soft sneer. Ivana looked like a complete clown to her.

Isabella ignored her, turned to take a cocktail from a server’s tray, and said lightly, "Have fun, you two."

Then, she walked towards the couch in the corner.

Ethan sensed that Isabella wasn’t really interested in talking to him, so he wisely didn’t pursue the conversation further. His gaze lingered briefly on Ivana, but he didn’t respond to her. He turned and left, clearly only wanting to cozy up to Isabella. He didn’t care about Ivana at all.

Ivana’s face twisted with anger. She thought, ‘Isabella, that flirt! As soon as she leaves, all the guys follow her. Just wait, let’s see if she can stay so arrogant.’

Isabella reached the corner couch, sat down gracefully, holding a glass of red wine elegantly with her long fingers. Even in the dim lighting, she remained the center of attention, her aura unmatched.

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Dressed in an elegant strapless gown, Lynn Stone approached Isabella with a warm smile on her well-maintained face. She greeted Isabella softly, "I've heard so much about you. It's an honor to meet you today."

Isabella recognized the woman in front of her as Lynn Stone, the only daughter of Lance Stone and the future heir of the Stone family. Previously, Lance had publicly mentioned that Lynn was raised to be his successor. Therefore, most people in the circle showed Lynn respect, as she herself had a character that commanded it.

Isabella raised the glass in her hand, responding with a slight smile. "It's an honor to meet you too."

Lynn leaned forward and gracefully sat beside Isabella, saying, "I didn't expect you, a famous doctor, to be so young. It's truly impressive."

The Stone family was in the pharmaceutical business. They had a monopoly on almost all kinds of medicines in the country, Isabella could guess a little about what Lynn was up to.

Keeping a calm expression, Isabella smiled warmly, "Ms. Stone, you're too kind."

Lynn subtly observed Isabella. She found Isabella a sharp woman, so she stopped prying. Instead, she talked with Isabella about what happened recently.

They both engaged in a lively conversation, with cheerful laughter heard occasionally. This scene deeply hurt Ivana.

She stood at the liveliest part of the hall, but no one wanted to talk to her. She thought, ‘Clearly, I’m Jayden’s girlfriend. Shouldn’t these people be gossiping and asking me questions?’

This differential treatment was intolerable for Ivana. Her eyes became cold; she couldn’t let this slide.

With a gentle smile on her face, she walked over to Isabella, "Bella, oh dear…"

Everyone’s expressions changed dramatically, shouting, "Dr. Lovett!"

Ivana tripped over the corner of the table, losing her balance and falling straight towards Isabella. The wine in her hand spilled all over Isabella’s white designer gown. The elegant and expensive dress was now stained with red wine. It looked messy and awkward.

Lynn was startled and quickly stepped forward, looking at Isabella with concern. "Ms. Stout, are you okay?"

Ivana’s face instantly looked extremely displeased! She thought, ‘Isabella just got a little red wine on her, yet so many people were concerned about her. Why? These people just ignored me when I tried to talk to them earlier.’

Ivana’s hand clenched tightly at her side, holding back her intense anger. She quickly stood up from the couch, tears falling from her eyes as she looked at Isabella. "Bella, I'm sorry. Let me help you clean up."

She stepped forward, not caring if she herself had gotten hurt. Her eyes were full of concern for Isabella.

Isabella coldly pushed Ivana away and replied firmly, "You don't need to do so." Feeling utterly annoyed, she continued in a firm tone, "Next time, don't make it so obvious when you splash wine on me."

Ivana felt frozen. She pondered, ‘This bitch truly wants to embarrass me.’

Noticing the strange looks from everyone around, Ivana clenched her fists tightly by her side. She thought, ‘No, I have to patch things up.’

Ivana’s eyes were filled with tears as she spoke in a very pitiful tone, "Bella, I know you don’t like me, but considering your situation, please don’t throw a tantrum."

As Ivana spoke, she moved forward, trying to take hold of Isabella’s arm. But in that moment when Ivana lowered her head, a glint of cold malice flashed in her eyes.

Isabella captured that perfectly.

Isabella’s eyes glinted with a cold smile. She thought, ‘It seems like Ivana is up to something again. I don’t mind playing along.’

Isabella’s hand, which was pushing Ivana away, suddenly stopped, letting Ivana help her up. Isabella pretended to be angry. "Fine, you take me over there."