Chapter 196 Favoritism From the Older Brother
"No, Mom. You've raised me for eighteen years, and I would never betray your kindness," Lola reassured with heartfelt words.
At that moment, the doctor arrived. Lola quickly pretended to be in pain, clinging onto Mrs. Medici and reminiscing about their childhood.
Steven had just returned and stumbled upon the scene. He couldn't help but ask, "What's going on?"
"Big brother, I accidentally fell..." Lola, supported by a servant, lay down on the couch, appearing pitiful.
"Why did you fall?"
Before Steven walked over, he placed the things he bought along the way in front of Abella. "Take a look, do you like them?"
"Big brother is playing favorites. Sister has something, I don't!" Lola pretended to be jealous, pouting her lips in a fake and disgusting manner.
"What didn't you have before?" Steven said, then added, "Besides, you don't need it."
What is it that she doesn't need??
Lola stared with anticipation...
Abella opened the small gift box, revealing a complete set of limited edition lipsticks.
"You can use them for work, Abella. I heard many girls are scrambling for this set recently."
He contacted the brand directly and refused their offer to send him a few sets, choosing to buy them instead.
The one he gave to his sister meant something different from the ones sent by the brand.
Lola felt a bit angry. She could also use the lipstick for parties and birthdays. It was clear that her big brother was favoring Abella!
"Thank you, big brother," Abella said gently.
Upon hearing the term 'big brother,' Steven's mood improved even further, and his gaze softened. "Tell me whenever you need something. I will buy it for you."
At this moment, the doctor finished examining Lola and found that it was just bruising and swelling, nothing serious.
However, given her status as a young lady, medication had to be given.
"I feel so hurtful..." Lola would occasionally cry out in pain while the servant applied medicine, frequently interrupting the conversation between the siblings.
The doctor couldn't say much, observing that it was just bruising and swelling. Miss Lola was being melodramatic; someone would think she had a broken bone.
Abella's phone vibrated twice. It was a call from her grandfather. She stood up and said, "I'll go upstairs first."
"Abella." Steven wanted to chat with her a little longer. Seeing her walking away with a seemingly unhappy appearance, he wondered if something had happened.
At this moment, Maria hurriedly said, "Young Master, take a look at Miss Lola. She's been complaining about the pain..."
"Spoiled." Steven scolded her with a glance. "Maria helps Miss Lola go upstairs and rest. We'll go to her when dinner is ready."
"Big brother, I'm not spoiled. It really hurts..." Lola whined again.
"Hello, Grandpa. How have you been lately?" Abella walked up the stairs, her voice gentle.
"Not good at all! It's been almost a month, and you haven't even called grandpa! I'm so annoyed with those old men I have to be with every day! And someone even bragged about having a meal with you in front of me! Without inviting me!"
Through the phone, Abella could imagine him fuming, which made her faintly smile. "It was Mr. Walker's birthday last time."
"I don't care. I'm coming to see you in a couple of days! You have to have a more extravagant meal with me, better than what he had. I'll take photos to show him and outdo him! Oh, and the results for the college entrance examination will be out soon. Let me make it clear now, you can't consider any other universities. Even if you want to go to the school just to have fun, you have to think of me!"
Abella curled her lips. "Okay."
Grandpa Wilson rambled on for a few more sentences before hanging up the phone.
Lola was helped into the room, and she handed a diamond bracelet to Maria. "I can't conveniently transfer money to Grace and Bia now. Don't make it too obvious either. Find some reliable people and have them transfer money to Grace and Bia's accounts separately."
If it weren't for them, her image would have been completely ruined!
"Remember, don't leave any traces."
"Don't worry, Miss." Maria put away the bracelet, knowing its value of one million dollars. She couldn't help but ask, "So, you mean, each person will receive five hundred thousand dollars?"
"Each person will receive two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. The remaining five hundred thousand is for you. Today, you helped me by speaking up and even came up with a temporary boyfriend. Judging from my mom's expression, it seemed like she wanted to tear me apart!"
The more Lola thought about it, the angrier she became. "She said she treated me like her own daughter, but when I conflicted with her daughter's interests, she unconditionally sided with her own people! To her, I'm just an outsider!"
"Miss, Madam is already being very tolerant."
"And there's my brother, buying gifts for Abella, but not for me!" Lola was furious. No one took her seriously. Why did Abella have to come back? Why did she have to cause trouble for her?
"I was the one who suddenly made up a boyfriend for you... Actually, Miss, you can also consider continuing to pretend to be Mr. Hall's girlfriend. That way, the master and madam won't suspect anything! Our plan can proceed smoothly."
Lola thought the same way. Although Henry wasn't her ideal target, and he was even a bit annoying, at least he could be a shield. She could make him do things in the future!
After much thought, Lola took out her phone and sent him a WhatsApp message.
"It was your birthday two days ago, and you made a birthday wish, right? Today, I'm here to make it come true for you."
The other party, filled with excitement, called her right away. "Lola, did you agree to my pursuit? Are you finally willing to be my girlfriend? This is amazing!"
"It's just a trial period. It's not considered a real relationship yet..."
"You're willing to give me a chance, and that's enough for me! Lola, can I come see you now? I have so much to tell you!"
Henry has liked her for six years and wishes he could hold her in the palm of his hand and spoil her.
Taking the opportunity, Lola hinted, "There's a movie tonight that I heard is really good..."
"What's it called? I'll take you to see it as soon as I return to my country."
Lola could hear him instructing someone to book plane tickets and couldn't help but wonder, "Are you abroad?"
"I came to France with my sister for some shopping and to check on our subsidiary here. Lola, do you like France? I'll bring you here another day to see the lavender, it's beautiful!"
"Let's talk about it later." Lola told him the name of the movie and hung up the phone.
At dinner time, Lauren and Maria went upstairs to call the two young ladies for their meal. They glanced at each other, their eyes filled with discontent and disgust, before quickly looking away.
"The Lady of the House and the five young masters have been with Miss Lola for eighteen years. This deep bond cannot be replaced by mere blood ties."
When Maria went upstairs, she looked straight ahead and spoke with an air of arrogance.
Lauren didn't even look at her, coldly mocking, "Aren't your injuries hurting? I thought that fall would knock some sense into you, but it seems you've only become more foolish! If you can't speak properly, then just stay silent."
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