Betrayed I Upgraded to His Billionaire Brother novel Chapter 197

**TITLE: Pushing the Edge 197**

**Chapter 197**

Vera inhaled sharply, her breath catching in her throat as she found herself momentarily speechless.

It was an unusual sensation for her, one she had never experienced before; the weight of financial constraints had left her utterly bewildered.

Noticing her silence, I broke the stillness, asking, “Do you still want the prescription?”

“Yes.” Vera nodded, her voice barely above a whisper.

Sleep had eluded her for quite some time now, and she had caught snippets of other patients outside, singing my praises and lauding my medical expertise.

Given that she was already in my office, it made sense for her to seek something that could ease her troubled mind and help her unwind.

I quickly typed a few commands into the computer, and soon enough, a printed prescription was in my hands, which I extended toward her. “You can head to the first floor to settle the payment and pick up your medicine.”

Vera accepted the slip, but instead of leaving, she lingered, her expression contemplative, as if she were wrestling with the decision to voice her thoughts.

I glanced at the clock, impatience creeping in. “Have you changed your mind? Are you considering paying that three billion for me?”

“…” Vera drew in a deep breath, her eyes reflecting a mix of frustration and honesty. “I don’t have that kind of money. If it were three million, I might be able to manage it for you.”

“Then, if you’ll excuse me, my shift is over.” I hadn’t genuinely expected her to come up with the cash; I merely wanted to clarify things to avoid any potential complications down the line.

Yet, Vera still stood there, rooted to the spot, prompting me to make a decision. I grabbed my bag, determined to leave.

Vera’s frown deepened, halting my exit. “Gavin might be playing games, but are you really going to indulge him? Aren’t you concerned about tarnishing your reputation?”

She had married into the Grayson family, only to betray her husband?

What would people say if the truth came out? The Graysons themselves would never let such a scandal go unpunished.

Without turning back to face her, I chuckled lightly, “Is a reputation something you can eat?”

The concept of reputation seemed so trivial and abstract to me. My sole priority was the safety and well-being of those I cared about.

Vera froze momentarily, taken aback by my tone—so casual, so dismissive, eerily reminiscent of Gavin’s own attitude.

I didn’t wait for her to respond. I slipped on my flats, exchanged a brief word with the nurse on my way out, and exited the medical center, refusing to let the encounter dampen my spirits.

Today was a pivotal day for me.

As I neared the exit of the medical center, I unexpectedly bumped into Elias. “Heading to the research institute?” he inquired, his brow raised in curiosity.

“No, probably not today.” I shook my head, a smile spreading across my face, my eyes sparkling with anticipation. “I have to go to the Grayson main house.”

The reason was simple yet significant: I was there to collect my divorce certificate.

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