Chapter 88 Your Whole Family is Crazy
That fall she took that morning really did knock her flat.
Even though there were no visible wounds, the pain still hadn't let up.
Noticing the change in Celestia's expression, Sophia couldn't help but chuckle softly.
"Celestia, that evening gown was bought with my husband's own money. If you're jealous, maybe you should ask Grandpa if he's willing to let my husband hand over the White Group to you."
Sophia's red lips curved slightly, her face full of gentle and warm smiles.
But Celestia only felt a chill.
Fear and shock spread from her heart to every part of her body.
Sophia... was terrifying.
Even though she was smiling, it sent chills down Celestia's spine.
In her twenty-some years, she'd only felt this kind of aura from one other person.
Instinctively, Celestia turned her head, looking in Benjamin's direction.
At that moment, Benjamin's thin lips were tightly pressed together, exuding a powerful sense of oppression.
Just one more glance at him was enough to instill fear.
Celestia shuddered violently, quickly looking away.
Her mind went blank for a moment, and she pretended to be calm, lowering her eyes.
"I... I don't understand what you're saying."
"I didn't expect someone so young to already be hard of hearing, not understanding human language," Sophia said regretfully, walking up to Celestia.
"You're lucky you ran into me."
"What do you mean?"
Facing Sophia's smiling eyes, Celestia's shoulders shrank sharply.
"If your ears aren't working well, I can help treat them. Don't worry, I don't charge much."
Sophia's eyes curved into crescents, her dimples shallowly appearing on her cheeks.
Celestia's eyes were full of anger.
Sophia, that bitch, actually said she was deaf!
"Sophia, my ears are just fine!"
"Celestia, it's not right to avoid seeking treatment!" Sophia smiled, looking innocent and sweet.
Celestia suddenly had a bad feeling.
The next second, Sophia spoke softly.
"You must have heard, I'm the apprentice of the great doctor Robert, specializing in all kinds of difficult and complicated diseases. For my husband's sake, I can treat you for free."
Celestia was shocked
Benjamin and Alaric were speechless.
Even Amelia, who was usually calm, looked different.
Sophia seemed completely oblivious to the astonished and horrified looks from everyone.
She slowly approached Celestia.
"Celestia, don't be afraid, it will be over soon. I'll try to be gentle."
Celestia shouted, "Stay away from me!"
Sophia said, "Celestia, it's better to treat an illness early, or it might lead to other complications!"
Sophia's eyes were full of disapproval as she looked at Celestia.
Those people outside begged her to treat them, and she wasn't even interested!
Who would've thought her first time offering free treatment would be rejected?
Should she act a little sad?
Forget it, even acting costs money!
Celestia was more broke than she was, definitely wouldn't pay!
Celestia, in a panic, hid behind Amelia.
Her eyes were red as she glared at Sophia, "You're the one who's sick, your whole family is sick!"
"What a coincidence, how did you know my whole family is sick? If it weren't for cutting ties with the Brown Family, I would've treated them well."
Sophia's eyes were full of regret.
Benjamin and Alaric exchanged a glance, their eyes full of helplessness.
Especially Benjamin.
He never knew Sophia had such a clever side.
Watching the girl not far away, smiling like a cunning fox, Benjamin couldn't help but slightly curl his lips.
His Sophia always managed to surprise him.
But for Celestia, the person involved, her mood was far from pleasant.
Watching Sophia get closer and closer, Celestia almost cried.
She clung tightly to Amelia's clothes, her legs trembling uncontrollably.
"Sophia, I know I was wrong. I won't mess with you again. Please, let me go."
Celestia was now filled with regret.
Why did she ever provoke this crazy Sophia?
Looking at Sophia's smiling face, a phrase suddenly flashed through Celestia's mind.
"Don't mess with someone who knows medicine."
Celestia used to scoff at this saying.
But now, she finally understood the despair.
"Celestia, what are you saying? I just want to help you with your illness." Sophia tilted her head, her delicate face full of smiles.
As if she really was there to treat Celestia.
"I-I'm not sick!" Celestia nervously gripped Amelia's arm, pleading softly, "Amelia, please help me..."
Amelia smiled bitterly and shook her head.
This strong version of Sophia scared her too.
Especially since even her beloved Alaric was on Sophia's side.
Now, she was completely alone.
"You both need to apologize to Sophia," Alaric said coldly.
Amelia and Celestia were both reluctant.
In Amelia's mind, even if elders were wrong, there was no reason to apologize to juniors.
And Celestia felt that Sophia was inferior to her in every way.
She was the only daughter of the White Family, how could she apologize to someone with no background like Sophia?
But Alaric was firm.
"If you don't apologize, I'll ask Grandpa to decide. By then, it won't be as simple as just a few apologies."
Mentioning Preston made Amelia and Celestia shiver.
Although Preston was retired, he was still the authority in the White Family.
An unchallengeable authority.
Hearing this, Amelia and Celestia quickly apologized to Sophia.
"Sophia, I'm sorry, I was careless today, please forgive me."
"Sorry, I was wrong."
Amelia and Celestia said sorry, but their hearts were filled with humiliation.
Sophia quietly watched Amelia and Celestia, her lips slowly curling up.
"Did I not make myself clear before? My teacher is proficient in medicine, but he's even better at poisons."
Everyone present was stunned.
Amelia's eyes widened in disbelief, "What do you mean?"
"Exactly what it sounds like." Sophia leaned into Benjamin's embrace, speaking softly, "What made you think I was weak and easy to bully?"
Amelia bit her lip, her eyes red.
She had indeed never taken Sophia seriously.
An orphan without even her own parents didn't deserve to be part of the White Family.
So what if she was Robert's apprentice?
Not just anyone could become the mistress of the White Family.
"Mrs. White, I have a thousand ways to make you die quietly."
"What? You want to kill me?"
"Depends on your behavior."
Sophia lowered her eyes, her slender, fair arms slowly wrapping around Benjamin's neck.
"Honey, I'm tired."
"I'll take you to our room."
Benjamin lifted her in his arms and strode towards the second floor.