She Made a Comeback as a Renowned Doctor-Chapter 573: Emergency Situation

Hope Williams knew that since the Parker Family had orchestrated this scene, they would exploit it to the fullest extent, ensuring it became the talk of the town.

Downstairs, five minutes earlier.

Emily Parker walked leisurely up to Jade Bell, "Old Lady Williams, may you have blessings as vast as the Eastern Sea and longevity matching the Southern Mountains."

Jade Bell’s smile faded a bit upon seeing Emily, "I’ll borrow Mrs. Carter’s kind words then."

"Oh, Old Lady Williams is still upset about yesterday, isn’t she? The matter’s over now. I apologize—it was my mistake, causing such a grand joke to unfold. I felt guilty for quite a while after going home. Please, magnanimously overlook the misstep of someone insignificant like me."

Emily’s words sounded apologetic, but her gaze carried none of the sincerity.

Jade Bell’s expression was neutral, "Since Mrs. Carter has said so, what could this old woman possibly add?"

Emily continued smiling, "Old Lady Williams, I was thinking of apologizing directly to Miss Williams and the Second Miss, but I haven’t seen them anywhere. Where could they be?"

Jade Bell glanced around but indeed didn’t spot either of them, nor even Hope Williams for that matter.

Emily shot Sophie Zhou a meaningful look, prompting Sophie to step forward with a smile, "Grandma Williams, I just saw Second Miss heading up to the third floor, and Miss Williams followed. They haven’t come down since—it’s been quite some time. Could something have happened?"

Jade Bell furrowed her brow, "They went to the third floor?"

"Oh dear, Old Lady Williams, this is troubling indeed! Second Miss’s mood seemed so agitated earlier—her demeanor was as if she wanted to devour Miss Williams alive. If they’re alone together now, let’s hope they haven’t started fighting."

Hearing their back-and-forth, Jade Bell frowned deeply, anxiously scanning the banquet hall over and over again.

Luna Williams’ mood was unstable, and Hope was still pregnant—if Luna lost control and clashed with Hope, what if Hope got hurt, or worse, her baby? The thought was unsettling.

Jade Bell hurriedly stood up and summoned two Williams Family Guards to join her in searching.

Emily and Sophie exchanged triumphant smiles. Sophie then raised her voice slightly as she followed Jade, "Grandma Williams, let me join you! If the two Misses really got into a fight, you may not be able to pull them apart alone."

Sophie’s loud remark reached everyone’s ears.

Were the two Williams sisters fighting again?

Seeing Jade Bell anxiously rushing upstairs, most believed there could be no mistake.

Curiosity piqued, many began trailing behind to watch the unfolding drama.

Luna heard people approaching and, while sobbing, hurriedly pulled the tattered dress back onto her body.

Hope saw her struggling and decided she must step out to handle the situation while warning, "I’ll divert them outside. Stay hidden in here and don’t come out."

After speaking, Hope exited the room just as Jade Bell arrived in a rush.

Beside Jade were Sophie Zhou and Emily Parker, followed by a crowd of onlookers.

Sophie and Emily exchanged knowing smiles, arms crossed, ready to watch the drama unfold.

Hope remained calm-faced, "Grandma, why have you come upstairs?"

"Little Hope, are you alright?"

Hope shook her head, "I’m fine, Grandma. Who told you something had happened to me?"

"Miss Parker said she saw you and Luna come upstairs. Grandma was worried Luna might harm you with her current mood, so I hurried up to check. As long as you’re okay, I’m relieved."

Hope maintained a serene expression without revealing the slightest flaw, "You’ve seen I’m fine now. Earlier, Miss Parker informed me that there were too many people downstairs near the restroom, so I came up here instead."

Hope cast a frosty glance at Sophie Zhou.

Sophie smirked and replied, "There were indeed many people downstairs earlier. However, Miss Williams did spend quite a long time at the restroom upstairs. Did something happen? I clearly saw Luna also come upstairs—why hasn’t she been spotted yet?"

Sophie spoke while deliberately scanning the surroundings.

Hope sneered coldly, "Miss Zhou, how peculiar you are."

Sophie raised an eyebrow, "In what way am I peculiar?"

"You’ve been so focused on Luna and me for the entire banquet? You saw Luna head to the third floor, then pointed out the crowded restroom on the second floor to me, bringing me here too, and now lured my grandma upstairs? What exactly is your intention, Miss Zhou?"

Sophie hesitated for a couple of seconds while Emily interjected on her behalf, "Miss Williams, Sophie was merely being kind and concerned for you both."

"Oh." Hope acknowledged the feigned concern with a nod at the duplicitous aunt-and-niece pair, "Then thank you for your concern. Now that you’ve seen I’m fine, you can rest easy, can’t you?"

Emily smiled, "Of course, but about Luna—where is she? She’s been missing for quite a while now. Could she have fallen into the restroom? That would be alarming! I’ll check on her."

With that, Emily headed toward the restroom.

Hope stepped forward, blocking Emily’s way with a smile, "Mrs. Carter, how are you so certain Luna is in the restroom? Have you been keeping track of her whereabouts all along?"

Emily paused momentarily before responding, "Not exactly, I just wanted to check if she was inside."

"She is inside," Hope answered her matter-of-factly, "Her dress got dirty, so she’s changing in there. Do you, Mrs. Carter, wish to see for yourself how she’s changing clothes? And with so many gathered here, is it that everyone came to watch Luna and me at the restroom?"

Hope’s remarks made the onlookers feel awkward.

"Everyone, go back downstairs and continue with the banquet. Gathering at the restroom door like this—what kind of scene is this?" Hope’s icy tone was slightly raised.

Jade Bell glanced at the people around and quickly added, "Yes indeed, what’s happening here? Please return downstairs and continue the banquet."

At her urging, the crowd dispersed and headed back downstairs.

Emily squinted at Hope, while Hope’s icy eyes met hers sharply.

Emily understood that Hope’s obstruction confirmed her suspicion.

Luna and Luka Reed must be inside.

Emily threw a glance at Sophie, who promptly shouted, "Actually, there’s more. Just now, I saw Second Miss heading upstairs with Young Master Reed—it can’t be a coincidence that both disappeared on the same floor. What’s the story here?"

The crowd knew Luka Reed to be a notorious playboy, infamous for bedding countless women. Most high-society ladies steered clear of him.

Hearing this, Jade Bell’s brows knitted tighter.

Emily smiled, "Sophie, don’t jump to conclusions. Miss Williams said Luna’s dress was dirty after all. Coincidentally, I have a spare dress in my car. Sophie, quickly go fetch it so Luna doesn’t catch a chill waiting too long."

"Alright, Aunt, I’ll go right away."

Emily finished speaking, giving Hope a defiant look.

She wouldn’t believe that, with so many present and only this one restroom, she couldn’t find a way in.