Everyone turned around and saw a young man in his thirties with hands behind his back, appearing like an expert.
Behind him were a few serious-looking middle-aged men, each with a powerful presence. One could tell that they were all people who held high positions for a long time.
“My goodness! Isn’t that Mr. Efron, the chief of the medical board?”
“That’s Seth, the director of Marshmaw Hospital!”
“The man in the blue suit is the director of Nouveau Hospital!”
“That man in his sixties was the previous chief of the Winston family!”
All the people were big shots of Pollerton, but they all followed behind James respectfully.
“That’s James! He’s the Miracle Doctor of Pollerton!” Jennifer exclaimed.
Upon hearing her words, everyone roused their spirits and looked at James excitingly, especially Beatrice, who had a glint of hope in her eyes.
James repeated, “I’ve heard of Ysabel’s situation. I can save her!”
Hearing that, Beatrice instantly knelt on the floor and said, “Doctor, I beg you. Please save my daughter!”
James did not pull Beatrice up but looked at her condescendingly and replied, “Then… What can you afford to pay?”
Beatrice was stunned. He’s right. What can I afford to pay? His medical fee costs tens of millions. Do I have this much money?
Everyone instantly went quiet.
James looked around his surroundings and paused at Donald. While looking in the latter’s direction, he said, “If you want me to save Ysabel…”
Everyone pricked up their ears, waiting for James to continue.
James was satisfied with the crowd’s attitude and said while looking at Jennifer, “I want her to marry me!”
Everyone widened their eyes in shock and disbelief, especially Jennifer, who was shaken by his words and was about to lash out.
Beatrice turned around with difficulty and looked at Jennifer, waiting for her response.
Meanwhile, Linda, Kevin, and the rest fell into deep contemplation.
“My net worth is at least a billion. I know powerful people from the country. Even the Yund family and the Freedman clan have a good relationship with me. You can say that if you marry me, you will lack nothing. You will have money and status and be respected wherever you go!” James boasted.
“He’s right. I can prove he has the capability!” Calvin, from the medical board, said.
“You should promise him,” Seth, the director of Marshmaw Hospital, added.
“Give us a moment to discuss,” Linda quickly said and pulled Kevin and Jennifer over as she saw Jennifer didn’t seem like she was keen on agreeing.
“Jennifer, back then, Tyrone said he liked you, but until today, he has not shown any action. This James, on the other hand, seems promising. His medical skills are good and excellent enough. Most importantly, he is rich! Why don’t you consider him?” Linda said excitedly.
She was proud to have given birth to a daughter many people liked.
Kevin was also excited. “Jennifer, I think Tyrone didn’t really mean it back then. Why not you promise James?”
Jennifer responded angrily, “No! I am not going to accept it!”
Linda pointed at Beatrice and added, “Look how pitiful your Aunt Beatrice is. How about you think about it for Ysabel’s sake?”
Beatrice, with messy hair and a dull expression, did not say a word as she could tell Jennifer did not like James.
Even though she hoped that Jennifer could agree, she thought it was cruel to sacrifice her niece’s happiness to save her daughter.
From another perspective, if Jennifer were to be the one lying on the bed instead of Ysabel, Beatrice would never accept sacrificing her daughter’s happiness to save Jennifer.
“Jennifer, you weigh the decision yourself,” Beatrice said helplessly. With struggle and hope in her eyes, she felt very contradicting.
Jennifer shook her head without any hesitation.
James continued, “One more thing. If you agree to marry me, I will cure him simultaneously.”
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