Alicia was rushed to the hospital by ambulance.
Someone accompanied her.
After carrying Alicia downstairs, Rose was completely exhausted. She sat on the steps outside the building to catch her breath.
Just then, Leo hurried over after receiving the news.
Seeing Rose, he walked up and gently patted her on the head.
“How is she?”
Rose replied, “She had an allergic asthma attack that triggered a chain reaction affecting her heart. The ambulance arrived quickly, so she should be okay.”
Leo nodded. “That girl has asthma. She can’t be exposed to strong fragrances or irritating pollen. She was also born with a congenital heart condition, so she’s never been in good health. That’s one of the reasons she chose to study medicine.”
Leo knew all those details.
Rose wasn’t surprised.
After all, it was a small social circle. Alicia was both the daughter of the Taylor family and Chairman Morris’s granddaughter. It was only natural that people knew something about her.
“You seem to know Alicia quite well.”
Only then did Leo explain, “I’ve heard quite a few things over the years. Many people in our circle know about her condition.”
Rose slowly turned around.
Her gaze drifted upstairs.
Samantha had brought in such a large bouquet of flowers.
Normally, roses had only a faint fragrance, but that bouquet’s scent had been unusually strong.
If Samantha had known Alicia was allergic to strong floral scents...
She probably wouldn’t have brought them.
Rose couldn’t help thinking about it.
It had to have been an accident.
After all, those flowers had been a special gift from Ryan to Samantha.
It made no sense for Samantha to deliberately trigger Alicia’s condition.
As Leo prepared to leave, he suddenly asked, “Have you submitted your paper yet?”
Only then did Rose abruptly jump to her feet.
Ignoring her exhaustion, she hurriedly replied, “Yes—I already submitted it.”
Then she turned and ran upstairs.
When she returned to the laboratory, Samantha was gone.
Even the bouquet had disappeared.
Rose didn’t bother wondering where Samantha had gone.
She walked over to her laptop.
The screen still displayed the submission page.
She glanced at it and realized the paper had already been submitted.
Everything had happened so suddenly.
She must have accidentally clicked Submit while rushing to save Alicia.
She reached for the sent file, intending to review it one last time.
Footsteps sounded behind her.
“Rose, let’s talk.”
Recognizing Samantha’s voice—and not wanting anyone to see the contents of her computer—Rose immediately closed her laptop before turning around.
Samantha had returned.
Her phone was still in her hand, but she looked directly at Rose. “As you know, filming for my exclusive program has already begun. Besides featuring me, it also focuses on my family. The next episode will air live in a week, and I’d like to invite you to appear on the show with the Hill family.”
For a moment, Rose wondered if she’d heard correctly.
A cold smile tugged at her lips, while her beautiful eyes remained icy.
“What do I have to do with your family? Do I even have the last name Hill?”
Samantha lifted her chin slightly.
Although displeased by Rose’s attitude, she maintained her composure.
“Appearing on this show is something countless people dream of. Ryan and Oliver created it specifically for me. I’m generous enough to let you share the spotlight. Why are you so ungrateful?”
“Share your spotlight?”
Rose quietly repeated the words.
Then she let out a soft laugh. “So, are you letting me ‘share your spotlight,’ or are you planning to use me to create the illusion of a happy sisterly relationship and repair your public image?”
She tilted her head slightly. “Did you have your cerebellum removed or something?”
Samantha’s expression darkened instantly.
Rose was genuinely disgusted by Samantha’s so-called invitation.
She picked up her laptop and walked away.
This time, Samantha didn’t stop her.
As she watched Rose’s retreating figure, a strange smile flashed across her face.
Logan’s furious voice echoed through the phone.
“This is outrageous! Rose becomes more ungrateful the older she gets!”
Wasn’t this exactly the attitude of someone determined to sever all ties with the Hill family?
“She grew up in the countryside. It’s no surprise she’s so stubborn,” Samantha said with a faint smile.
“I finally understand now. Rose was simply born with a fate that brings misfortune to everyone around her. Caring about her only brings endless trouble.”
Logan sighed in disappointment.

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