Chapter 252 Did You Take Two Payments?
Media announcement: "With the cooperation of Zephyria police, we have severely cracked down on telecom fraud forces and rescued our citizens who were trapped there. We also thank a mysterious person for their help, which enabled the safe rescue of those trapped."
When Emily saw the news, she knew the time had come.
Although the announcement called her a mysterious person.
But the fact that they made it public meant everything had been handled properly over there.
Her contribution was naturally on record there, so even if she showed up with Hayden in front of the Johnson family and they tried to accuse her of kidnapping or something, Emily wouldn't be arrested again.
Emily didn't immediately contact the Johnson family with Hayden.
She also ignored Bianca's online apology.
By now, Terry still hadn't found any trace of Liam's whereabouts.
Emily knew that the longer it dragged on, the worse it would be for Liam.
So she went straight to Knox.
"Can you find out where Rhett is now? He doesn't have the brains to quietly take Violette away. I suspect someone's behind this, most likely one of the people his mistress found last time. I need your help finding them out!"
Although they say women should be independent and not rely on men.
But in this world, there are only men and women. When she needed help, she wouldn't reject asking a man for help just because he was a man.
Especially when that person was Knox, whom she trusted most.
"I'll have someone investigate right away. But this time, you have to promise me that when you get the information and go looking for Violette, you can't just rush in alone again!"
Knox was worried about Emily, even though he knew she was capable.
But when you care about someone, you always think more and worry more.
Emily thought for a moment. "Okay, thanks. Let me know as soon as you hear anything."
Knox agreed, but didn't hang up right away. Instead, he asked, "I heard about your design draft.
You've been bullied by the Johnson family all this time. Why didn't you ever tell me? You're so sharp-tongued with me, but you're so weak and let them bully you in front of the Johnson family. That's not like the you I know! Do you need me to help you get back at them?"
He was from the Green family. If he really went after the Johnson Group, they wouldn't stand a chance.
"No need, and besides, didn't I fight back? The kind that hits the mark in one shot!"
Emily refused Knox's kind offer. She was planning to keep the Johnson Group, so it couldn't be destroyed.
Seeing she had it figured out, Knox didn't insist further.
They chatted for a bit more, then Emily hung up.
She thought about it and booked a flight to Atticus's hometown.
Just waiting around made her uneasy.
And she was afraid something might happen to Atticus and Sofia too.
However, before leaving for Atticus's hometown, she got a call from Terry about another matter.
"Remember you asked me to keep an eye out for Celestial Ginseng and Golden Saffron Essence? I heard these two medicines will be auctioned in Emerald City in three days."
"Okay, got it."
Emily had been worried that because she was reborn and changed many things, the original auction might have changed too, delaying Daniel's detoxification.
Fortunately, the timing worked out.
But then she thought about going to Atticus's hometown tomorrow. If they were okay, she could bring them back to Silverlight City successfully. But if something happened to them, it might cause delays.
To avoid such problems.
Emily thought about it and decided to go see Daniel.
Emily rarely took the initiative to see him.
So when Daniel saw Emily coming to his door, the joy in his expression was impossible to hide.
"Who is it, coming to see you so late?"
Unexpectedly, Charles suddenly popped his head out from behind Daniel, asking curiously.
When he saw it was Emily, his eyes became meaningful. "Ms. Johnson, so late and you can't sleep, wanted to see Daniel?"
Originally, Charles's attitude toward Emily was just so-so.
But this time with the design draft incident, he knew about it too.
After all, the competition was hosted by the Green family. He heard about it, and since it involved Emily, he looked it up online.
Now he felt somewhat sympathetic toward Emily, and also admired her.
He didn't expect that Emily could grow up so excellent in that kind of environment. Everyone who works hard at life deserves praise.
Emily also clearly felt that Charles's attitude toward her had improved a lot. She nodded at Charles. "It's about Daniel's health. I'm going out of town tomorrow and I'm afraid I won't make it back in time, so I'm telling you in advance."
Hearing it concerned Daniel's health, Charles immediately became serious and led Emily inside.
"What is it? Tell us quickly."
Charles asked urgently.
Emily told them both about the auction of those two medicines.
"In three days in Emerald City. If I have time, I'll definitely go and verify the authenticity of the medicines."
Emily came specifically to tell them this to add an extra layer of protection for Daniel's detoxification.
Charles knew Emily was doing this for Daniel's good and should be grateful.
But his brain finally caught the key point. "How do you know Daniel needs these two medicines? That highly skilled doctor promised to keep it confidential. How can they just tell outsiders? Who can guarantee that outsiders won't harm Daniel after knowing!"
Charles frowned, clearly unhappy.
"If I wanted to harm Daniel, I wouldn't have waited until now! And I wouldn't have come to tell you about the medicines."
Emily said in a low voice.
Charles wanted to say something, but Daniel stopped him with a look. "You fool!"
Charles was scolded and didn't understand at first, even looking at Daniel with grievance.
But he and Daniel had a good enough relationship to have some understanding.
Charles wasn't really stupid.
Suddenly, as if enlightened, he figured it out. "You're not that highly skilled doctor, are you?"
Both women, both sounding young, similar builds too.
Like he'd discovered the truth, he stared in disbelief. "No way, you're that amazing? Your design draft won an award, which is already excellent. If you're this capable, how did you let the Johnson family bully you so much?"
Emily felt like in her past life she really had been living in a confused dream.
Yes!
She had ability and intelligence.
Just for that family affection she could never get, she forced herself onto a path of no return.
Emily smiled. "Yeah, I guess my brain was broken back then. But not anymore."
Charles nodded. "That's right! Bring out that presence, that fierceness you had as a doctor. You're not even afraid of Daniel, why would you be afraid of the Johnson family? Wait..."
He suddenly remembered something important. "But you charged a medical fee back then, and later asked for cooking money too?"
Emily was brought up on this matter again.
Her face turned red, and she was actually at a loss for words, not knowing how to answer without seeming greedy for money.
But Daniel suddenly spoke up. "Where are you going out of town?"