Mandy trembled at the thought of even asking for Axel’s help, knowing that Axel was resentful toward


    her and the entire Taylor family.


    Despite Mandy’s sacrifices and true love for Winston and her stepchildren, Axel had stubbornly


    perceived her as a homewrecker. Without Mandy opening the polygamous floodgate, Winston wouldn’t


    have gone on to marry L and Colene.


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    Axel probably wondered if Winston would have stayed monogamous had it not been for Mandy’s


    presence.


    As Winston’s second wife, she bore the brunt of criticisms and prejudices more than the other two


    wives.


    Mandy


    replied to Alyssa, “I’ll get this done right away. I’m calling Julien now.”


    She always attended to Alyssa’s concerns promptly. She dialed Julien’s number, and soon, they heard.


    Julien’s surprisingly youthful voice from the other end. He greeted, “Aunt Mandy, I’ve missed you!”


    “Julien, have you been busytely? You didn’t call me at all. Did you have too much fun and forget


    about


    me?’ Mandy teased him.


    “Gosh, no! I’d never forget a lovelydy like you, replied Julien. Alyssa lifted a brow at his slick reply.


    From how Julien spoke to Mandy, Alyssa perceived him as a sweet talker. He presented himself very


    differently from what she had imagined.


    “Julien, you’re all grown up. When you were younger, I could praise you for being clever. Now, you’re


    just


    cheesy,” Mandy teased him with a chuckle.


    He protested, “I’m just 27 years old! Call me cheesy when I hit my thirties. If I’m not wrong, my cousins


    should have reached that age. I bet you interacted with those cheesy guys too much.


    “You should visit Mosgravia to enjoy thepany of a good-looking gentleman like me! Hahaha!”


    Alyssa grimaced when she overheard Julien’s remarks. He sounded unserious, annoying, and crude.


    “Alright now, let’s get to business,” Mandy suggested, clearing her throat. After some hesitation, she


    exined, “Julien, I called to ask for a favor.”


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    tell me what you need. I don’t count favors,” he replied.


    After a pause, she said in a ushed voice, “Could you take some time off to visit Sna City? I have ant


    acquaintance who suffered from head trauma a few days ago in a near-death Incident.


    “After undergoing brain surgery, his condition has stabilized, but there are someplications. Julien,


    you’re a talented neurologist. Can you examine him in Sna City for my sake?”


    “Who is that?” Julien wondered. Mandy nced at a visibly nervous Alyssa and answered, “Why don’t


    youe to Sna City? I’ll bring you to him when you’re here.”


    “Aunt Mandy, you know my rules. Patient information is the first thing I need before any consultation, or


    I will not take the case,” Julien countered. He was smart enough not to fall into Mandy’s trap.


    He seemed like a really fussy person to deal with,


    Mandy had no choice but to divulge. “His name is Jasper Beckett. He’s an important friend to Lyse.”


    “You mean that president of Beckett Group, Jasper Beckett?” Julien gasped, his tone visibly growing


    solemn.


    “Yes,”


    “Aunt Mandy, I need to get going. Goodbye!”


    “Hey, Julien! Listen to me-”


    “There’s nothing more to discuss. You know my principles. The reason I went to Mosgravia and started


    my career in a foreignnd was because I despised the elitism in Sna City.


    “When I worked at the local hospital years ago, I witnessed a poor couple kneeling in front of the


    hospital director’s office just to beg for a heart transnt that was originally supposed to be for their


    daughter!”