Chapter 1452 - 1392: A Kiss for 1.5 Million

Adrian grabbed her hand, stared into her eyes, and asked, "Life or money?"

"Adrian, I’ve just got a cold."

Adrian’s serious expression made Sienna Johnson almost suspect she had a terminal illness when in fact, she just had a cold.

"Doctor says you’re overworked, need rest. Since the doctor said so, just obediently lie in the hospital."

Seeing Sienna Johnson was about to speak, Adrian continued, "Think of the time when you made me drink those traditional medicines, more bitter than gall, what you said."

"Alright."

Curly interjected, "So, when can I go to school?"

"You can go to school tomorrow."

Curly just had a stomach upset, no major issue at all. Since she wanted to go to school so much, let her go then.

"Hooray!" Curly cheered.

...

The next day, Curly’s illness had completely cleared, she happily went from the hospital directly to school, but Sienna Johnson wasn’t so lucky.

A disease comes like a landslide but goes like silk being drawn.

Whether she was truly exhausted recently or not, Sienna Johnson’s constant fever had unexpectedly worsened.

Adrian attended to her tirelessly, not even hiring a nurse.

"... Strategic development goal: To become a modern technology enterprise with strong technical prowess and advanced concepts, to be a leader in the field..." Adrian read the plan to Sienna Johnson as she listened intently with her eyes closed.

This was a plan drafted by James Winslow for applying investment from venture capital companies.

The long-prepared-for medical platform, "Orienta Resources," officially launched.

Led by Eastminster Group with a joint capital investment of 75 million, the union medical platform was established. Through cooperative engagement, it aims to lower the entry barriers for independent product lines, increase product introduction and bargaining power, reducing enterprises’ procurement and operation costs.

Adrian invested 30 million, Sienna Johnson invested 1.5 million, a total of 75 million was poured into this platform.

million was like a drop of water in the ocean, quickly consumed; Sienna Johnson needed substantial fund inflow from venture capital companies.

Finishing the reading, Adrian lifted his head to see Sienna Johnson, her brows knitted in deep thought.

Adrian knew this woman was short on money and said, "Why not borrow my money?"

Sienna Johnson looked at Adrian, smiled, "Didn’t I borrow 30 million from you already?"

"But 30 million isn’t enough."

Sienna Johnson still had a gap of 45 million in funds; Adrian couldn’t understand why she asked him for 30 million but not 45 more.

"I’ve already borrowed a lot, if I borrow more, I’m afraid I won’t be able to repay."

Even between brothers, clear accounts are necessary; their finances were independent. When borrowing 30 million from Adrian, the only upside for Sienna Johnson was not having to pay interest, otherwise she would have struggled just with that.

"Repay in kind!"

"I’m sickly now, my body’s worn out; repaying in kind is beyond me," joked Sienna Johnson.

Adrian leaned closer, pointed to his lips, and said, "Kiss me and I’ll give you 1.5 million!"

Sienna Johnson couldn’t possibly borrow more money from Adrian; 30 million was already quite abundant.

Sienna Johnson placed her hand on his face, pushed him aside, focusing on finding ways to get money.

The e-commerce platform was just a money pit; she initially thought 75 million could last till the year’s end, not expecting it to be consumed in just three quarters.

"Spending a man’s money is not humiliating; after all, you are my wife. ... Don’t feel burdened; I won’t make fun of you. I’ll give you the 45 million," Adrian said generously.

"Alright, I’ll keep that in mind, and come to you when I’m completely cornered."

Adrian chuckled, "Always welcome."

"Aren’t you afraid I’ll make you lose everything?" Sienna Johnson voiced her insecurity.

Her recent illness was due to the immense pressure; it was the largest project she’d handled, crucial for her success or failure!

"I’ve got lots of money; spend away. If you can squander the money I’ve earned, then you’re truly capable," Adrian boasted.

"Pfft, who doesn’t know how to spend money?"

"With your stingy nature, my money would last you lifetimes."

Sienna Johnson hugged Adrian’s arm and said, "Sixth Master is so wealthy... Big shot, let’s be friends?"

"What’s a ’big shot’? A turtle?"

Sienna Johnson: ...

...

After spending a week in the hospital, Sienna Johnson was finally discharged.

Returning from the hospital to the Johnson Family, Sienna Johnson lay on her own bed, finally feeling safe; the hospital was never a comforting place for her.

"Home is always the coziest," Sienna Johnson said.

"Of course, nothing beats your doghouse," Adrian couldn’t recall the saying, only remembered "doghouse."

"Indeed, I love my doghouse the most."

Sienna Johnson, still in her cartoon pajamas, rolled around on the bed a few times, then sprawled motionless. Adrian approached to find her asleep.

"What’s up lately? Sleeping so much? Don’t tell me you’re pregnant again?" Adrian muttered.

Sienna Johnson suddenly opened her eyes, "If I were indeed pregnant, you’d cry."

Adrian had long been sterilized; if she got pregnant, it surely wouldn’t be Adrian’s.

"Why would I cry? If you were really pregnant, I’d first kill the bastard, then kill you, and finally myself!"

See, facing such a man, Sienna Johnson could only love him to death.

Sienna Johnson’s phone rang; she grabbed it and saw it was Leanne Andrews calling, "Weird, why’s she calling so late?"

"..."

"Hello, Leanne, it’s Sienna."

"Sienna, something bad’s happened, the incident from school years ago about you stealing has been leaked."

Sienna Johnson froze; that was ages ago, Sienna Johnson herself had nearly forgotten it.

"Hello, Sienna, did you hear me?" Not hearing Sienna Johnson for a while, Leanne loudly asked.

"I heard you."

"I just heard about this at a dinner tonight; seems to be a manager from some venture capital company..."

Sienna Johnson asked, "Is it ’Thamin Risk Investment Company’?"

"Exactly, that’s the company."

"Is the manager from Thamin Risk Investment named Bennett?"

"Yes, yes, Caesar Bennett."

Thamin Risk Investment, Caesar Bennett, scandal... Sienna Johnson immediately connected the dots to someone deliberately sabotaging her.

One must understand, a fund applicant’s reputation is vital.

An enterprise leader represents the company’s image; imagine a deceitful leader, only casting a poor image on their company, impossible to gain public favor.

The customer is king; if a company loses public trust, it won’t grow sustainably. A non-sustainable company will naturally deter venture capital investments.