Chapter 1014 How Can I Trust You

Emily’s goal was not innocent. She had utilized public opinion to bond him to her first. Then, she suddenly announced that she would treat Deirdre’s eyes. It would be impossible for him not to be on guard. “If you really want my colleague to treat Miss McKinnon’s eyes, we can do that, of course.” Emily continued to smile consistently. Brendan furrowed his eyebrows. In the next moment, Emily said, “You’re going to have to take the trouble to wait a little longer then, Mr. Brighthall.” “What do you mean?” Brendan exuded coldness from his entire body, and he was one step away from interrogating her. “Didn’t you claim that you would pass me the contact method of the ophthalmologist if I were to agree to your request?” “Yes.” Emily nodded and appeared slightly vexed. “I can give you his contact method, of course. However, it’s quite unlucky that you want to commission him to treat Miss McKinnon because my colleague has left the research center to visit his mentor.” Brendan furrowed his eyebrows tightly. “Please explain clearly, Miss Collins.” “He can’t be reached at the moment because he is visiting his mentor. He usually shuts off all his contact methods during this period, and he will only be back at the research center after half a year at least. “I will inform you when he is back in the research center, of course. Moreover, I will invite him to come here to treat Miss McKinnon. However, the issue now lies in whether Miss McKinnon is willing to wait for half a year.” Emily questioned with a worried expression, yet she was holding back her determined smile from Brendan’s sight. Brendan fell silent as well. Half a year would be too long. Deirdre could not afford to wait. He wished that the treatment would show effect instantly. “Hence, I’m stepping forward boldly to take my colleague’s place to help Miss McKinnon. My capability is no weaker than my colleague’s. Of course, if you’re unwilling, I’ll leave, and I promise I won’t interact more with you from now on, Mr. Brighthall.” Brendan kept quiet, and only the sound of his calm breathing could be heard. Afterward, he looked at Emily with a warning gaze and a cold face. “How can I know that you don’t have other ulterior motives?” Emily was stunned for a moment before she reacted by cracking a frustrated smile. “I understand now. I believe that you still care about yesterday’s incident, right? “A paparazzi took photos of us coincidentally when we were together yesterday and exaggerated our relationship through public opinion. I acknowledge that it is normal for you to misunderstand, but I’ve already explained to you clearly that I’m not to be blamed for this matter.” Emily spoke in a righteous tone and pulled another folder out of her bag. “This is the result of my investigation. If I’m not mistaken, you’ve already offended some people beforehand. It is only natural that they would spare no effort to get back at you, and it is normal that they hired a paparazzi to follow you. On the other hand, it was just a coincidence that I was standing with Mr. Brighthall. It would be just the same if another woman was in my place.” Brendan took and skimmed through the folder, yet his doubtful gaze remained the same. “I did offend people, but it seems there is no point for them to do this. Why would they do this, then?” Emily smiled bitterly and said, “How would I know? Many heirs from influential families were planning to work with my family in an attempt to date me in the name of working on projects initially. However, those collaborations fell through after this incident. In other words, not only have I lost collaborations that would progress Collins Pharmaceutical, but I have also lost numerous suitors. Isn’t that worse for me?” Brendan fell silent while Emily continued. “Moreover, those people didn’t manage to hurt you by doing this, but they managed to hurt the relationship between you and Miss McKinnon, right?”