Dixon didn’t bother standing up to greet the Berrys upon seeing them.

He sat with his long legs crossed and shot a wicked glance at Ashlyn.

“I see that Dr. Berry is here too.”

Ashlyn nodded. “Hi, Mr. Haddock.”

With a flattering smile, Horace quickly went up to Dixon. “Mr. Haddock, I’ve brought Ashlyn here. About what you’d promised me…”

“Don’t worry. I know what to do…” he said impatiently.

Ashlyn could not help but scowl at the sight of her father’s loathsome face. Then she turned to Dixon and said, “Mr. Haddock, what’s your reason to see me?”

“Dr. Berry, my grandpa’s condition is getting worse. Can you forget what had happened in the past and please see him?” Dixon pleaded with a sly smile on his face.

“Mr. Haddock, come again. What did you just say?” Ashlyn asked as she knitted her eyebrows.

“I don’t know about your identity before. Please don’t take it personally,” continued Dixon indifferently. “I’d transferred two million to Berry Furnishings yesterday. Tomorrow at the Haddock Group’s bidding, I will let Berry Furnishings win the bid.”

up a goblet and swirled the red wine before continuing, “So,

that Ashlyn was tough

I didn’t expect her to be

into her. This woman is quite

she was the best surgeon in

expect her to be Horace’s daughter and such

totally different from the Berrys. It was as if she did not

buy First

Haddock, that hospital is a state-owned hospital. How do you plan to buy it?” Ashlyn had always thought Lucas was crazy, but

to worry. I have my ways. Dr. Berry, tell me, frankly. What do you

wanted to present a dutiful son image in front of others.

for doctors to treat his seriously ill Grandpa, and

be so insensible.” Gnashing his teeth, Horace glared at Ashlyn. “You’re just a normal doctor. Don’t be full of yourself. Mr. Haddock has specially arranged this dinner because he thinks highly of

money from Dixon very badly. Two million was merely

doing? Is she happy to see my company go

he had quite a few bad debts waiting

Ashlyn couldn’t help but purse her lips. “Dad, didn’t you say you’re going to give

as he glanced at Penelope and then back at Ashlyn again, feeling a little guilty. “Ashlyn, please don’t say that. You and Penelope are

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