The Beauty and the Brain By Natalie Jones Chapter 48 Quits in This Lifetime Get Bor Marie could still hear Jolie's loud shouts in her ears , but she felt lightheaded and quickly lost consciousness . Upon hearing Jolie's cry , Asher and Edward immediately rushed downstairs , only to find Marie lying unconscious on the floor . Outside , Noel was getting ready to take Carly home when they heard voices and decided to join in . A few people hurried over to help Marie , while Carly stood to the side with her arms crossed , saying , " What's she up to now ? She was just acting all fierce and menacing , and now she's suddenly fainting . " " Ms. Carly , what have you done to Ms. Marie again ? Every time Ms. Marie encounters you , nothing good happens ! " Jolie asked her with red eyes . " Nonsense ! What could I possibly do to her ? It's clearly her who … " " Shut up ! " Noel sternly scolded her . " Noel ! Are you still going to help her ? " Carly stomped her foot in frustration . Edward angrily pounded the floor , " Enough ! Carly , get back over there and stay away from the Estate ! And stop bothering Marie ! " " Grandpa ! " Carly whined , clearly dissatisfied . " Edward , take her back over there and tell Mia to keep a closer eye on her daughter ! " Asher said angrily . Edward walked over to Carly , opened the door , and said , " Ms. Carly , please come in . " Carly glared at Jolie resentfully and then turned around and left . Jolie turned to Asher and asked , " What should we do ? With such heavy rain , should we take Ms. Marie to the hospital ? " Asher sent Carly away and took a deep breath before saying , " Noel , take Marie back to her room . I'll call the doctor to come over . Jolie , find some clean clothes for Marie to change into . " Noel paused for a moment , then reached out to pick up Marie . The girl had lost so much weight that she felt almost weightless in his arms . At this moment , she closed her eyes tightly , no longer displaying her usual sharp gaze , revealing a hint of softness and vulnerability , as she nestled obediently in his embrace . Jolie led the way , guiding Noel to Marie's room . Noel carefully placed Marie on the bed and watched her for a while before leaving . Chapter 41 Quits in This Lifetime Get Bots Jolie took out a clean set of pajamas and helped Marie change into them . She then called Noel in to assist with replacing the damp bedding . Once everything was fresh and dry , they helped Marie lie down comfortably again . Jolie held a dry towel for Marie to dry her hair , as she had been drenched in the rain for quite some time , leaving her hair soaking wet . " Mr. Spence , if you don't have anything else to do , you can go back . I'll take care of Ms. Marie , " Jolie said , not particularly fond of Mia's children . " Wait for the doctor . " Noel sat by the bed without moving , looked at Marie's frowning little face , and asked , " What does she do every day when she goes out ? " " Old Mr. Spence said that Ms. Marie can come and go as she pleases here . If Ms. Marie doesn't want to talk about it , we won't ask , " Jolie mumbled , her head lowered as she wiped Marie's hair . " Please persuade her not to continue fighting like this ; we're all family , " Noel said . " Mr. Spence , I'm just a housekeeper and can't control what Ms. Marie does . If she wanted to kill someone , I'd even hand her the knife . You should take care of your precious Ms. Carly and stop . bullying our Ms. Marie , " Jolie said . Before Noel could speak , there was a knock at the door . Jolie got up to open it and exclaimed in surprise , " Dr. Hart ? " " Jolie , I'm here to see Ms. Spence for a check - up , " Gavin walked in . Jolie had accompanied Marie to meet Gavin a few times . Gavin , being a charming and playful guy , was good at making girls happy . As a result , they gradually became more familiar with each other . " Dr. Hart , please come in , " Jolie said , immediately making way for him . She glanced at Noel , who stood up , allowing Gavin to enter . Asher and Edward came in afterwards , standing by the bedside , watching Gavin treat the patient . After taking her temperature and measuring her blood pressure , and thoroughly examining her , the doctor finally let out a sigh of relief. Turning to Asher , he said , " Don't worry , Ms. Spence's condition is due to emotional stress , excessive exercise , and getting caught in the rain today . This has caused her to have a high fever and faint . She just needs to take some medicine , cover herself with a blanket , and get a good night's sleep . She'll be fine tomorrow . " Upon hearing that Marie was alright , Asher smiled and said , " That's good , that's good . " Edward instructed Jolie , " Jolie , please pour a cup of hot water so Ms. Spence can take her medicine . Today , you need to take good care of Ms. Spence and make sure she doesn't catch a cold again . " Jolie and Edward busily took care of Marie , while Asher led Noel and Gavin downstairs to chat in the living room . Chapter 48 Quits in This Lifetime 2949 " Gavin , I really appreciate it , going out in such heavy rain , " Asher said . Get Bo Gavin laughed , " Old Mr. Spence , what are you talking about ? I'm a doctor , so it's only natural for me to come and treat patients . Besides , it's Ms. Spence who's sick . " Upon hearing the hidden meaning in Gavin's words , Asher laughed and said , " Marie is truly fortunate to have a friend like you ! " " Old Mr. Spence is too kind . If Dennis found out that I didn't come to treat Ms. Spence , my hospital would be finished . " Upon hearing this , Asher realized that Dennis really cared about Marie , didn't he ? After a long silence , Noel finally spoke upon hearing this , " Mr. Whitney is very busy ; there's no need for him to waste time on a young girl like Marie . " " Mr. Spence , that's not quite right . In Dennis's eyes , Ms. Spence is not just any young girl , " Gavin said . Asher laughed , " Yeah , Marie is already an adult , and after the university entrance exam , she'll be even more grown - up . We can't always treat her like a young girl . " " Old Mr. Spence is right , " Gavin said , cheering up Asher . After chatting for a bit , Gavin stood up to take his leave . Asher went upstairs to check on Marie , leaving Noel to see the guest out . Noel led Gavin out the door and asked , " What does Mr. Whitney mean to Marie ? " Gavin laughed , " Dennis is quite deep in his thoughts , why don't you go ask him what he means ? To me , it seems like the meaning is quite clear on the surface . Can't Mr. Spence see it ? " Noel frowned , " Marie is still young , and Mr. Whitney is much older than her . " Gavin adjusted the gold - rimmed glasses on his face and said , " Dennis is only twenty - three years old , just five years older than Marie . Is that really a big difference ? " " In short , they're not right for each other , " Noel thought , recalling the day Dennis took Marie away from him , filling his heart with discomfort . Gavin put away his mocking smile , " Mr. Spence , whether it's appropriate or not , that's their business , it's Old Mr. Spence's business . As a half - brother , don't you think you're meddling a bit too much ? " Before Noel could speak , Gavin opened the car door and got in . As the window rolled down , Gavin seemed to remember something and laughed , " Besides , if Dennis thinks it's suitable , then no one can stop him . " The car vanished into the distance , leaving Noel standing outside the door , lost in thought for a Chapter 48 Quits in This Lifetime 29.54 % વન વિસરી long time before finally returning to the mansion . The next day … Marie woke up groggily , feeling weak all over . She moved her arm slightly and propped herself up to see Jolie lying by the side of the bed .. Jolie was woken up by the noise , rubbing her eyes , she saw Marie awake and smiled happily , " Ms. Spence , you're finally awake ! " " Jolie , why don't you go back to your room and sleep ? " Marie rubbed her temples with her eyes closed . " Ms. Spence has a fever , and Dr. Hart said she shouldn't catch a cold while sweating at night . So , I'm staying here to cover Ms. Spence with a blanket , " Jolie explained . " Has Gavin been here yet ? " Marie asked . wwwww " Yeah , Dr. Hart will be coming soon to check on Ms. Spence . Ms. Spence , are you hungry ? Should I bring some food up for you ? " Jolie asked . Upon hearing Jolie's words , Marie realized that she was hungry and nodded in agreement . Jolie helped Marie to the bathroom to freshen up , then went downstairs to bring up some oatmeal and a few side dishes . She placed them on the tea table and said , " Ms. Spence just woke up , so let's have something light . Old Mr. Spence has been keeping the oatmeal warm in the kitchen , waiting for Ms. Spence to wake up and eat . " Marie walked over and sat down in front of the couch . After taking a few bites , she couldn't eat anymore and waved her hand , " I can't eat anymore , I'm too full . " Jolie could only help her lie back down on the bed , " Ms. Spence , please rest for a while . Dr. Hart will be here soon . " Marie felt weak all over and lay back down on the bed . In no time , she fell asleep again . Drowsily , Jolie heard the sound of someone entering and called out to her softly , which finally woke her up . Jolie helped her sit up and said , " Ms. Spence , Dr. Hart is here . " Marie pulled up the corners of her mouth and smiled , " Gavin , thank you for your help . " Gavin laughed , " It's rare to see Ms. Spence so vulnerable . How does it feel ? " Marie : " It's just a fever , nothing serious . " Gavin handed her the thermometer and said , " You've got a severe cold . You need to take your medicine properly to recover quickly . " Chapter 48 Quits in This Lifetime 29.60 % Get Borus Marie nodded , took her temperature , and handed it to Gavin , " There's something I'd like to ask for your help with . " " What's the matter ? " Gavin glanced at the thermometer , " The fever has subsided . " " Can you detect any viruses if I give you a few more blood samples ? " Marie asked . Gavin glanced at her and said , " We can find out . " " Could you please help me look it up ? I need it as soon as possible , " Marie said . " Ms. Spence , if I may say so , that girl should be admitted to the hospital as soon as possible , " Gavin said, thinking that Amy was still at the mansion . Marie glanced out the window and said , " Hmm , she has gone abroad and is now staying in a hospital in France . " Gavin nodded , " That's good . Alright , there's nothing else to worry about . Just remember to take your medicine on time and try not to catch a cold these next few days . " Marie nodded , " Thanks . " Gavin reached the door , suddenly remembered something , turned around and asked , " You're so sick , does Dennis know about it ? " Marie paused for a moment , " I don't know , I haven't talked to him about it . " "Let him know , or else I'll have to go to New York to apologize to him , " Gavin laughed . Marie was taken aback , " New York ? " Has Dennis already returned to New York ? Suddenly , she recalled the day when they had returned from dinner , Dennis had told her that they would be flying back to New York in two days . However , that afternoon , Amy passed away . She suddenly fell ill and completely forgot about this matter . Did Dennis want her to see him off at that time ? He didn't say that , did he ? And he didn't promise to take him there either . There shouldn't be any problem , right ? It's just that we haven't been in touch for two days . But why … do I feel so guilty ? Marie sat on her bed , lost in thought . Las Vegas and New York were 625 miles apart , so why could she vaguely sense that Dennis was angry ? Chapter 48 Quits in This Lifetime 29.65 % When Jolie came back in , she saw Marie sitting on the bed , looking unhappy . She asked , " Ms. Spence , what's wrong ? " " Jolie , what does it mean if someone tells you their flight time and location ? " Marie asked . " That must be to ask the other person to pick up or see off someone at the airport , right ? " Jolie said while tidying up the room . " Why don't you just say you want someone to give you a ride ? " Marie said , exasperated . How could Mr. Whitney , being so aloof , say it directly ? Jolie remarked . Marie playfully tossed a soft pillow at Jolie . " Stinky Jolie , who mentioned Dennis ? " Jolie picked up the pillow and stuffed it back into Marie's arms , saying helplessly , " Ms. Spence , who else would tell you the flight time besides Mr. Whitney ? " Marie let out a long sigh , grabbed the blanket , covered her head , and lay on the bed pretending to be dead . Jolie pulled back the covers and placed her phone next to her pillow , saying , " Ms. Spence , Mr. Whitney is a grown man , and there are some things he won't say directly . If you miss him , just give him a call , and don't let your imagination run wild . " Jolie gathered her clothes and bedsheets , then went downstairs . Marie held her phone , feeling at a loss . Does she think about Dennis ? Impossible ! I don't want to ! Absolutely not ! Should we make a phone call ? Just ask him if he's angry , okay ? No way ! It's just a phone call ! After much hesitation , Marie mustered up the courage and dialed that number . She held her breath on this side , as the phone beeped and rang . Dennis was in a meeting when his phone rang . He gestured to the supervisor who was giving the report to pause for a moment . Then , everyone in the conference room stared at the constantly vibrating phone in front of Dennis . Cullen sat there , feeling somewhat helpless . He knew that anyone who could get through to Dennis's private cell phone must be Ms. Spence . Dennis is such a tsundere . If this keeps dragging on , the call will be disconnected soon . Chapter 48 Quits in This Lifetime 29.71 % Get Bort After waiting for quite a while , just as Marie was about to hang up , the call was finally answered . Although it had only been two days without contact , Marie , having fallen seriously ill , felt as if it had been an eternity . Dennis ' long - lost voice rang out , Marie : " Dennis , I'm Marie . " " Hello ? " " Is there something you need ? " Dennis's voice was cold , and his matter - of - fact tone made her feel like a stranger . " It's nothing … just that … " " Alright , I'm hanging up now , I'm really busy . " Before Marie could finish speaking , the phone was abruptly disconnected . She stared blankly at her phone for two seconds , then tossed it onto the couch in the corner . Pulling the blanket over her head , she angrily kicked her legs a couple of times . Isn't it just that you didn't give it to him ? Is it really worth getting so angry about ? Marie was very upset after the phone call was hung up on her . She felt a tightness in her chest , making her extremely uncomfortable . Dennis hung up the phone and placed it on the table , continuing with the meeting . Until the meeting ended , the phone didn't ring again . For the entire day , the phone remained silent . Dennis had a gloomy expression all day long , leaving Cullen feeling helpless . After all , it was Dennis who had hung up on the other person , yet he still expected them to call back . How long will this stalemate continue? Marie had a hectic day today . Having just recovered from a serious illness , she drove to the West Suburbs Mansion . Two days ago , she had arranged for Amy's funeral , and she , along with Emory and a few others , went to the cemetery . The weather was still somewhat gloomy . Marie tightened her coat around herself and led Emory and the others inside . Looking at the blank tombstone , a wave of pain washed over Marie's heart . Amy is an assassin without an identity , so she has no photo , no name , and no epitaph . Setting down the bouquet in her hands , Marie closed her eyes . One day , she vowed , she would make Wren kneel here and apologize . After leaving the cemetery , the group returned to the mansion . Chapter 48 Quits in This Lifetime 29.77 % Get Bortüs The three of them handed the blood sample to Marie . Marie carefully took it and said , " I'll have the doctor run some tests on it . We should have the results by tomorrow . What are your plans for the time being ? " The group exchanged glances , and Emory spoke up , " Ms. Spence , we took the liberty of looking into your background . You are the least favored member of the Spence family . May I ask what your original plan was for accommodating us ? " Marie laughed , " As you can see , I'm just a high school student . I don't have money or power . If you want to stay , you'll have to live incognito . " " What does Ms. Spence mean ? " Kate raised her eyebrows as she looked at her , her expression full of American charm . " After the university entrance exams are over , I'll quickly set up my own company . I'll need a lot of manpower , so if you're willing , you can stay on . However , the salary will be at á normal level , and it won't be as high as what you'd earn at Rodger Group . " Marie spoke euphemistically , but everyone knew that at Rodger Group , they were involved in shady business dealings . Murder , smuggling , stealing secrets , hacker . Each mission comes with life - threatening risks , but also offers substantial rewards . Emory paused for a moment and said , " We've discussed this , money is not an issue . We all have our own savings , but Wren killed Rose and caused the deaths of so many others . We can't just let her get away with it ! " Marie laughed , and that smile , surprisingly , carried a hint of bloodthirsty killing intent . The nd the others feel a bit dazed . familiar expression made Emor pay for this ! " She said , " Of course , I'll make Wren pay " Alright , since Ms. Spence has this idea and she's Rose's sister , we're willing to follow you . If " Alright , since Ms. Spence has this idea and there's anything you need , just give us a shout and we'll do it . " Marie nodded , " You guys can settle down here first , don't overthink it . If you get bored , feel free to explore the surroundings , just be mindful of your safety . " Upon learning that Emory and the others would be staying here , Marie felt overjoyed , like a wandering traveler who had finally caught sight of their hometown . Cullen looked at Dennis's gloomy face all day and couldn't help but feel anxious . He sent a message to Gavin , saying that Marie and Dennis were having a disagreement . Dennis was in the middle of taking a breath when Gavin called . He answered the phone irritably , " What ? " Chapter 48 Quits in This Lifetime 29.82 % Get Borth " Dennis , Marie has just recovered from a serious illness . Why are you getting angry instead of comforting her ? " Gavin got straight to the point .. " Fully recovered from a serious illness ? Who was sick ? " Dennis asked . Gavin laughed , " You don't know ? Oh dear , Ms. Spence got caught in the rain , and who knows how that unreasonable Ms. Carly from the Spence family bullied her . I heard she fainted as soon as she entered the house , scaring Old Mr. Spence so much that he called me over to treat her . She only woke up this morning , her little face pale as a ghost , breaking Old Mr. Spence's heart . " Gavin kept going on and on , emphasizing just how pitiful Marie was , even more than she had described herself . Dennis remained silent , while Gavin grew more and more enthusiastic , continuing to fan the flames . " No wonder people don't pay attention to you . An eighteen or nineteen - year - old girl just woke up and called you , but you just hung up on her . I think Noel is right , there's a generation gap when you're older , and it's really not suitable . " Gavin sighed . " Whether it's appropriate or not , it's not up to him to decide , " said Dennis . " Well , he is Ms. Spence's brother after all , so how can he not count ? Dennis , come on … " Before Gavin could finish speaking , the phone clicked and hung up . Gavin choked , " Dennis , you deserve to be single ! " Marie returned to the Estate from the mansion and joined Asher for dinner . During the meal , Asher kept adding more food to her plate , saying that she had lost weight after being sick . Marie sighed , " Grandpa , I'm trying to ose weight . I'll look better when I'm thinner . " Asher disagreed , " Lose weight ? Why ? Aren't you just fine the way you are now ? What's so great about being as skinny as a bamboo pole ? Just eat well and enjoy your meals ! " Marie felt helpless as Asher continued to ser she had ever had since her rebirth . her more dishes . In the end , she ate the largest meal Feeling a bit full , Marie went for a walk in the backyard . Jolie approached her and asked , " Ms. Spence , have you called Mr. Whitney yet ? " Whenever this matter was brought up , Marie would get angry : " No ! No hitting ! Never again ! " Jolie was left with a snubbed nose and didn't dare to speak . Marie took a breath and changed the subject , " How is your mom's illness ? " Jolie , with her head down , said , " It's the same as always . The doctor said there's nothing they can Chapter 48 Quits in This Lifetime 29 88 % do . " Get Bors Marie patted her shoulder and said , " If there's anything you need help with , just let me know . " Jolie nodded , not saying a word . Marie sat in the pavilion , holding a freshly plucked weed in her hand . After a long silence , she asked , " Jolie , have you ever been in love with someone ? " " When I was little , I used to have a crush on the up , " Jolie said with a giggly smile . cute guy next door , but we lost touch as we grew " Have you ever thought about what kind of person you'd like to marry ? " Marie asked again . " No , I have to take care of my mom , so I don't have time to think about that , " Jolie said with a laugh . " Jolie , would you like to read a book ? I can take you to read one , " Marie said . " Ms. Spence , there's no point in me studying . I'm content being with the Spence family and following Ms. Spence , " Jolie declined . Marie laughed , " Do you even know who I am ? And yet , you're so devoted to following me ? " " No matter who Ms. Spence is , even if she were to commit murder , I would still hand her the knife , " Jolie said with " Pure : Marie looked at her and laughed as well . Today , after Dennis hung up the phone on her , Marie couldn't shake the discomfort she felt from hearing " I'm very busy , " even though they were more than a thousand kilometers apart . But looking at Jolie , she suddenly doesn't feel bad anymore . She had so many things to do , and Emory and the others were following her wholeheartedly , waiting for her to take revenge . As for Dennis , he had never made his feelings clear . With his ambiguous words and obscure expressions , she couldn't see through him , nor did she want to . In her prévious life , she had wholeheartedly loved someone , risking her life for that lofty man , only wishing that one day she could stand proudly by his side . However , the day after she tragically died in Brussels , he got engaged to someone else . Let's just forget about it in this lifetime . Having figured all this out , Marie was in a good mood and went back to her room early to rest . Whitney Group … Chapter 48 Quits in This Lifetime 29.04 % Get Borus In front of the enormous floor - to - ceiling window , a distinguished man stood , gazing down at the brightly lit streets below , bustling with traffic and activity . On this somewhat lonely evening , Dennis once again couldn't help but think of that vibrant girl . Gavin said , " She's sick , got caught in heavy rain , and was bullied . " She's so foolish , even though there are a hundred ways to attack the enemy , she insists on charging in herself . Clumsy yet full of courage . Cullen walked in and saw Dennis standing alone by the window . He said , " Mr. Whitney , there's a flight at 6 a.m. tomorrow to Boston to inspect the subsidiary ." " Rebook , " Dennis said . " What ? " Cullen thought he must have misheard . " Rebook a trip to Las Vegas , then head to Boston , " Dennis said without looking back , his voice somewhat cold and firm . " Alright ! " Cullen excitedly ran out to immediately rebook the flight . Chapter 48 Quits in This Lifetime