Because of this , Alfredo and Roderick doted on Serena with a clear conscience , securing her a privileged status within the Duckworth family . And Serena ? She reveled in it . She brandished the title of " lifesaver " at every turn , conveniently forgetting that her own mother's life had been bought with Yvette's stolen hope . Now that Yvette knew the truth of this twisted plot , of course , she would never accept anything from Serena . " Forget about that . You're so fragile - I doubt your body could handle the procedure , " Yvette smiled calmly . " Besides , with my family's resources , I'm confident we can find a suitable donor soon . " Her grandfather , Cesar Hawley , had once said that every member of the Hawley family was forged from pride and dignity . Having been raised by Roxanne , Yvette had long since learned not to treat life and death with undue gravity . If the price of survival was accepting Serena's bone marrow - a decision that would chain her to a life of compromises and force her to endure Serena's smears against Roxanne's memory and her own reputation - then she'd rather die . Roxanne was already gone , and there was nothing more to be done about that . But for herself ? Perhaps she could defy the odds and win this battle against cancer on her own terms . Serena's expression froze . She probably was stunned to know someone would actually turn down the hope to live . Meanwhile , Alfredo frowned . " Yvie , don't be childish . Rena is willing to give you her bone marrow . " " Exactly . She took away your medication . So what if she gives you her bone marrow ? It's the only right thing to do . " Roderick used to be fond of Serena , but after learning the truth , he now loathed her . Seeming utterly guilty , Serena elenched her fists and said , bracing herself , " Yvie , I've made up my mind . Don't say no to me ... It's only right that I save your life . It's ... me repaying you As the word " repaying " left her lips , a wave of bitter frustration washed over Serena . How 06:41 D Chapter 13 288 ( Vouchers did this happen ? How had the tables turned so completely that in the blink of an eye , she was the one indebted to Yvette ? Her plan had been to take the upper hand - to make Yvette owe her and ensure everyone was grateful to her . Now , she was the one who was cornered , forced to beg Yvette to accept her bone marrow . If she didn't , she would be in Yvette's debt for the rest of her life . Off to a bad start - it was something she hadn't expected . " Repay ? I wouldn't go that far , " Yvette smiled while shaking her head . " The Single - Cell Anti - Cancer Jab from the Fynor Medical Research Institute is publicly listed at 300,000 dollars per dose , so two doses would be 600,000 dollars . On top of that , my family expended significant effort to secure them - let's call that a 30,000 - dollar facilitation fee . You can repay me 630,000 dollars , and we'll call it even . " Yvette wasn't asking for much . 630,000 dollars was more than fair . Hearing this , Roderick immediately snapped , " 630,000 dollars ? That's outrageous ! Orlando called in every favor he had just to get you that place in line , Yvie ! " There were countless cancer patients in the world . The only reason Yvette had even gotten a quota was entirely due to the Hawley family's connections and influence . It wouldn't be fair to me ? " Yvette countered , her voice sharp . " Then why did you give her the medication in the first place ? " Alfredo was stunned into silence , his eyes flooding with profound guilt . He didn't know what had come over him . When Serena had begged him desperately , her tear- streaked face - so hauntingly similar to Yvette's - had reminded him of the immense hardship 06:41 Chapter 13 Yvette had endured searching for Roxanne's cure . In that precise , weak moment , his resolve had crumbled , and he had handed over the medication . Though he was later consumed by regret , he had comforted himself with the thought that Serena's bone marrow would save Yvette anyway , so the outcome was ultimately the same But now , in the face of Yvette's condemnation , he felt utterly uneasy , which in turn deepened his regret . A wave of panic seized Serena . She could feel the situation spiraling out of her control , and she must do something . She even had the urge to give Yvette her bone marrow right now , right here ! But Yvette , of course , gave her no opening to fight back . " What's done is done , " Yvette said with a smile . " There's no point in regrets . Her mother's life was saved , and that's what matters , right ? " She turned her calm gaze to Serena . " I know . You can write me an IOU . It will give you the motivation to work hard and pay me back properly . This way , you won't have to feel guilty toward me . " Having no choice , Serena reluctantly wrote her an IOU . As Raymond saw her out , she overheard Roderick's complaining voice from inside . " This is utterly unacceptable ! Yvie , you're far too kind . Why are you so considerate of her feelings ? Why worry about protecting her pride when she never gave a second thought to yours ? " Throughout it all , Alfredo remained silent in his seat , a portrait of guilt and distress . He never once looked in Serena's direction . The entire exchange grated on Serena unbearably . She knew - even with the IOU , which seemed to settle the debt , in fact , she was totally defeated . From now on , she'd be at Yvette's mercy forever . 06.41