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Chapter 76
After a brief moment of blankness, memories flooded back to Eric like a tsunami. He remembered being blocked by someone outside the company and being stabbed, but his recollection ended there.The ward was silent and empty, with no one else present. Eric's gaze shifted to the dripping bag, almost hearing the sound of the glucose solution dripping.Feeling a sense of relief that he was still alive, Eric let out a sigh. He had thought he was done for when he was losing consciousness. The faces of the six individuals who had nearly taken his life were etched in his mind.Yet, Eric was perplexed. Besides David, he hadn't offended anyone, so who could be behind the attempt on his life? Was it a competitor or David himself?Lost in thought, Eric was taken aback when Sylvia returned to the ward carrying breakfast from the cafeteria.He hadn't expected Sylvia to be the one entering the room when the door swung open. Andy, Elly, or his sworn brother, Irvin, seemed more likely.Eric observ
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"Also, make sure he avoids greasy food during this period. Start with something bland and light on the stomach. And don't let him exert himself too much to avoid disrupting the wound. If it tears, it won't heal properly."Sylvia quickly nodded in agreement.The group of doctors felt relieved. They had been entrusted by the hospital director to closely monitor Eric, as any mishap would reflect poorly on all of them.Once the doctors left, Sylvia gazed at Eric and said, "Did you hear what the doctors said? I won't be babysitting you like a child. You need to take responsibility!"Eric nodded hastily.Suddenly, Sylvia remembered the breakfast she had set aside. Realizing it had likely gone cold, Eric warned, "It's probably cold now after being left for so long. Don't eat it and upset your stomach."Warmth filled his heart at that moment.Sylvia had actually forgotten about her own breakfast because of him? Unbelievable!Furrowing her brows, Sylvia remarked, "Indeed, it's gone co
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Eric took a moment to think, contemplating his next move."I think we should inform Andy," he finally said.Eric couldn't think of anyone else to notify besides Andy. He didn't want to burden his sworn brother, Irvin Sonnex, who was busy as the CEO of Sonnex Corp. After careful consideration, Andy was the only person he felt comfortable sharing his situation with.Sylvia scanned through Eric's contact list and noticed only a few numbers were saved. There were just over 20 numbers in total. It included Sylvia, Irvin, Andy, Elly, Eric's parents' number, Big Sis, and a few technicians. It became clear to Sylvia that Eric had a very limited circle of contacts.Sylvia located Andy's number and dialed it, then handed the phone to Eric.After a few rings, Andy answered the call."Eric, why are you calling so early? What's the matter?" Andy asked anxiously.Eric gave a bitter smile and replied, "What else could it be? I won't be able to come to the company for a while.""Eric, what hap
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They presented Eric with photos of the six culprits for identification. After examining each photo, Eric nodded and confirmed, "Yes, it's them."He picked out one of the photos from the stack and pointed, saying, "This person is their leader. He's the one who stabbed me."Observing Eric's confident identification, one of the police officers asked, "Think carefully. Have you recently made any enemies? We reviewed the surveillance footage, and this group of thugs specifically targeted you, waiting for nearly an hour. It appears to be a planned and deliberate attack.""A targeted attack?" Eric furrowed his brow. "I haven't offended anyone lately except for David Westman, the owner of Westman Technology. I can't think of anyone else I've offended."The two officers exchanged glances."We've initiated city-wide surveillance. If those six individuals appear, we'll definitely apprehend them. Regarding this David Westman you mentioned, we will question him later," one of the officers assu
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Elly couldn't fathom what kind of family could afford such an expensive foundation. If a small bottle of foundation was already so expensive, she couldn't imagine the prices of the other products. Afraid of the answer, she didn't dare to ask any further.Soon, Sylvia finished applying her makeup and looked at Elly. "Elly, the makeup you're wearing doesn't really suit you. Can I help you and give it a try?"Elly smiled awkwardly. "But I didn't bring any of my own makeup.""No problem! Use mine!" Sylvia pulled Elly in front of the mirror and said, "First, let's shape your brows properly."She picked up an eyebrow razor and carefully shaped Elly's brows. It wasn't the same razor Sylvia had hidden under her pillow.If Eric had seen this scene, he would have been shocked. Sylvia was a clean freak, after all. Yet she was using her own makeup products on Elly! It was unbelievable!However, it was a well-known fact that women enjoyed playing with makeup. The makeup session lasted a full
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"This..." Elly pursed her lips, her expression filled with concern. "It's a gift from a friend. You didn't receive any transaction notification, right?"Her fear was starting to creep in. Spending over $1,000 on two eyebrow pencils seemed extravagant. Money wasn't meant to be spent like this unless you were incredibly wealthy."Hmph!" Craig snorted, his displeasure evident. "A friend? What kind of friend would give you such expensive items, especially considering they're consumable?"His irritation grew, and he began to wonder if Elly was having an affair. Spending over $1,000 on eyebrow pencils seemed far more extravagant than anything he had ever done for her."That's right!" Elly made up her mind. "I've found someone who treats me well! He's the owner of a cosmetic company. See? He did my makeup, and the eyebrow pencils were a gift from him!"Jealous, huh? Craig, what have you ever given me? I paid for the house and renovations. What have you given me on my birthdays or our ann
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Elly smiled. "Dad, Eric broke up with Jasmine a long time ago. His wife is really nice, much better than Jasmine by a million times."Mr. Johnson took a sip of wine and replied, "That brat, he broke up with Jasmine and immediately got married to someone else. I bet he already had a backup plan while he was still with Jasmine. Elly, when you have the chance, call him over. I want to have a talk with him."Elly was rendered speechless. How could her father think that way?"Dad, it's not Eric's fault. There are hidden reasons behind it. I'll tell you when the time is right. Eric is not the person you think he is," Elly explained.Elly knew their father managed to stay in a private ward because of Sylvia, and Sylvia must have her reasons for not visiting their parents. After all, she even kept it from Eric.Sylvia confided in Elly, and the latter saw no reason to spread it around. How could they maintain a good relationship with Sylvia in the future if she did?"Young people these da
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No wonder Irvin insisted on becoming sworn brothers with Eric, even though Eric had saved him casually. Josh's existence was crucial to the Sonnex family.If anyone wanted to target the family, they had to consider Josh's identity and connections before making a move. Moreover, anyone planning to deal with the Sonnex family had to take Josh into consideration as well.Josh was undoubtedly the pillar of strength for the Sonnex family. As long as that pillar remained, the Sonnex family would stand tall and unyielding!"Do you now understand why Irvin treats you so well?" Sylvia asked.Eric nodded, realizing that if he brought up the land issue in the northern suburbs to Irvin, the latter would most likely agree. Since he had saved Josh, Irvin had no reason to reject him. Josh himself had promised the land.Eric sighed and said, "It would be great if you were the CEO of Williams Corps."Sylvia's heart skipped a beat."Why do you say that?" she asked.Eric smiled and replied, "Just