Just like an angry lion, Josh held up his fist and stared daggers at Nella. "You evil woman. This is my home. I won't allow you to chase my mommy out!"
"Mr. Thompson, why did you help outsiders bully my mommy?" Running up to Thompson, Venus held his hand and questioned him while crying. "You have always loved us. How could you do this?"
"Be a good girl, Venus. Don't cry." Thompson quickly wiped the tears off her face.
Approaching Nella calmly, Randy asked, "Ms. Gold, I presume?"
He conducted himself with the utmost politeness, but there was a fearsome and intimidating air to his voice.
"Thank you for bringing the doctor to treat my daddy. As for the expenses, I will have my people pay you back manyfold. Once my daddy has recovered, our whole family will visit you to express our gratitude. But for now, please apologize to my mommy!"
"Uhm…"
Nella was stunned by the sight of the children. When she regained her senses, she frantically explained with a smile, "Kids, I didn't bully your mommy. It's just that your daddy is undergoing treatment now. The doctor says he needs peace, but your mom has been causing a ruckus. Hence, I simply requested for her to go out—"
"This is my home, " Randy interrupted her. He then declared haughtily, "An outsider has no right to call the shots here!"
"You…" Nella's beautiful face crimsoned as she choked with fury.
"Besides, my mommy has always been gentle and well-mannered. She never kicks up a fuss. So, how could it be her that's noisy?" the boy retorted steadily. "Even if someone is causing a scene, she would be the last one to do so!"
His comments were aimed at Thompson.
Color flooded Thompson's face, but he dared not utter a word. Back when Jombo was still around, Randy was his favorite great-grandson. Jombo even commented that the boy was a genius, so no one dared to challenge him.
Having been rebuked by Randy, Nella wanted to retort but realized she did not have a strong case for defending herself. Moreover, with everyone in the house looking at her, she was fully aware that continuing arguing with a kid would not look good on her.
Hence, it was the smarter choice for her to make concessions. Lowering her head, she apologized to Carla, "Ms. Lierger, I'm sorry for my inappropriate words just now. I was just caught up in my desperation to save Mr. Giblo. Hence, I hope you will forgive me."
She found a good excuse by blaming it on her desperation to treat Zayn.
Regardless of her sincerity, the fact was that she did save him.
Therefore, Carla knew she could not castigate her. Otherwise, Thompson and the other servants might think lesser of her.
"Ms. Gold, you're being too modest. You have saved my children's father, so I should be the one to thank you. Though you were too eager to make me leave…"
Carla, too, knew how to use that tactic. After all, it did not belong to Nella solely.
"It's my fault." Nella continued to hang her head.
"Konadrans are really courteous. Unfortunately, I'm used to being forthright. Hence, I'm not good at such pleasantries." A half-smile appeared on Carla's face. "Since Dr. Solova is still here, we should let her continue with the treatment. As for the household matters…"
She then turned her attention toward Thompson. "Mr. Thompson, I'm sure we don't have to trouble Ms. Gold, isn't it?"
"Ms. Gold, she…"
Just when Thompson was about to speak, he noticed Randy staring at him intensely. Hence, he changed his tune. "Ms. Gold, we are extremely grateful to you for inviting Dr. Solova over. We will definitely visit you to thank you properly at the end of all this. As you have been working hard for the past two days, I think it's time for you to get some rest at home."
Everyone at home knew Thompson was able to throw his weight around Zayn, but Randy had the power to do the same to him.
"All right then. I'll be taking my leave."
Suppressing the rage that surged within her, Nella forced a smile at Carla. However, her eyes had an icy glint in them.
"Ms. Gold, please show yourself out."
Stepping aside, Carla gestured toward the exit.
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