Chapter 346

Isabella's constant interference had pushed Beatrice to refuse the surgery. "Let her mother get tested first," the elderly woman insisted stubbornly. "I won't have peace of mind otherwise. At my age, how much longer do I really have? But I won't be the reason for anyone's discomfort."

No amount of pleading could change Beatrice's mind.

Evelyn blamed everything on Isabella. Her voice turned icy as she warned over the phone, "Isabella Davis, you'd better hope nothing happens to my grandmother. If she suffers because of you, I swear I'll make you regret it. I'll destroy you, even if it costs me everything."

Isabella immediately played innocent. "Why is this my fault? I never said anything to your grandmother. There were dozens of people in that room - why are you singling me out?"

"I don't care about your excuses. To me, you're responsible. If anything happens to Beatrice, you'll pay dearly." Evelyn's eyes darkened with barely contained fury.

She knew her threats meant nothing to Isabella - the woman had clearly lost all reason.

So Evelyn took more decisive action. She texted Nathaniel directly, asking him to inform Samuel about Isabella's hospital visit and how she'd upset Beatrice. Isabella might not fear Evelyn, but she certainly cared about Nathaniel's opinion.

Samuel relayed the message faithfully, prompting Nathaniel to immediately call Isabella.

Though Nathaniel had once used Beatrice to threaten Evelyn, he couldn't tolerate Isabella actually harassing the elderly woman. His voice turned cold as he demanded, "Isabella, didn't you hear what I told you before?"

"I don't understand what you mean, Nathaniel."

"I warned you not to bother Evelyn - especially not her grandmother. Are you really this desperate that you'd target an innocent old woman?" His words cut like ice.

Isabella immediately turned defensive. "Did Evelyn say something to you? I haven't done anything wrong! Yes, I had suspicions at first, but Dr. Theodore explained..."