The atmosphere was so tense that even the air stood still.No one around them dared to breathe. They could clearly sense the overbearing air that Stephen exuded. He immediately overpowered Leonard and Claude.Leonard reached out and pulled Claude back. He looked at Stephen with respect. "Mr. Anderson, we're all reasonable people. There is no need to make such a huge scene."He continued, "Jane is still unconscious at the hospital. It's really not right of you to take the murderer away."Leonard smiled fawningly. "Why don't we each take a step back? You two stay here for two more days—""No!" Yvonne refused right away. "I have to take Howard back to Hope tonight to operate. As for the investigation into the truth, we won't run away. As long as you need me, I'll only be a call away.""But …" Leonard was still conflicted.But Claude retorted, "Impossible! What good use is your word? If we really let you go, I won't have the chance to settle the score with you!"They were in a st
Claude glared at Leonard. "There is nothing to explain! You chose to side with Yvonne tonight! I have nothing to say to you!""I got a call from Kendrick just now," Leonard said. "He was the one who asked me to let Yvonne go.""What?" Claude was baffled. "This has something to do with him too?"Leonard shook his head. "I don't know. He wouldn't tell me. He only said that if we want to see him, we'll have to do as he says."Leonard added, "Claude, we have worked so hard to try to meet him. He's offered us the rare opportunity to meet. Are you willing to give this up?"Besides, we don't know why Kendrick is helping Yvonne. If we offend him as well because of this, we will be facing an enemy that we are no match for." By then, forget seeking justice for Jane; they might end up getting killed.Leonard placed a hand on Claude's shoulder. "I know you're thinking of Jane. So am I. But we can't be too impulsive right now. We can't give up what we've been working so hard for."Cla
Not long after Leonard and Claude let Yvonne go, Mark caught wind of the news. He furrowed his brows and looked at his subordinate, who had told him about the news. "Are you sure that Yvonne and the rest have safely boarded the flight?""Yes." His subordinate couldn't understand it either. "Claude stopped Ms. Y right by the hospital's entrance. He was getting really worked up. I thought they were going to even fight, but then … Leonard suddenly let them go. "There were too many people. I didn't dare to go close, so I didn't find out what they were saying."The subordinate lowered his head. "I'm sorry, I wouldn't bring any more news.""Forget about it." Mark supported his forehead with his hand and closed his eyes.Leonard was a scheming, sly fox. Since he had forced Claude back and insisted on letting Yvonne go this time, surely it was because there was profit to be made. But what could be worth Leonard going to this extent for?At that thought, Mark ordered coldly, "Keep
The second she received the news, Yvonne rushed back to Hope Health Services.Once she got out of the car, she ran all the way to the emergency room, where she bumped into a doctor.Yvonne grabbed the doctor. "What's the situation inside?"The doctor shook his head. "The patient is barely going to make it. Her blood test results just came back. We found lots of theophylline in her system."Yvonne was bewildered. "Who gave her the drug?"Theophylline could lead to severe arrhythmia, which was absolutely fatal for Jade's weak and fragile heart! "Before Jim went into the emergency room, he had instructed a thorough check on the staff who were in charge of Jade's daily medication. We'll soon find out, but …"The doctor sighed. "She might not live to get an answer.""No." Yvonne looked at the emergency room with a burning determination, yet there was no hiding the sadness in her eyes.She had never thought that Jade might not even see Howard for the last time. The universe sure wa
Six hours later, the heart transplant finished successfully. Jade was transferred to the ICU.In the emergency room, everyone said their goodbyes to Howard. Then, the nurse gently covered his body in a white shroud.At that moment, the fact that Howard had passed away properly hit Yvonne. She stumbled and instinctively grabbed onto the operating table to support herself.Jim immediately went to help her. He asked in concern, "Are you alright?"Yvonne shook her head. She sounded exhausted. "Please take Howard to the mortuary. Once Jade's condition gets better, we'll let her see him.""Hmm. I thought so too." Jim hesitated before asking, "How did Howard end up this way? Was it Leonard and Claude?""It was Mark." Yvonne grabbed the operating table harder, and her knuckles turned white. "He framed Howard."Jim was furious. "Mark is a monster! How did Howard offend him? How could he be so cruel?"Yvonne said in a deep voice, "I won't let Howard's death be in vain." She looked at
Dr. Jackson was taken away, crying and wailing. His plea for mercy echoed down the corridors. Yet, Yvonne didn't even look once at him.She looked at Stephen. "Thank you.""No need to thank me," Stephen replied. After Yvonne had gone into the emergency room, he stood outside the door alone for a very long time. He hadn't been willing to wallow in his helplessness, so he had headed to check on the theophylline incident.After checking the staff's shift schedule and those who had taken a leave recently, Stephen had only approached Dr. Jackson to try his luck. When he had reached Dr. Jackson's house, he had never thought he would bump into the man panicking and frantically packing.Dr. Jackson had claimed that he was going on a holiday, but he hadn't looked one bit relaxed.Stephen had only pressed on a little before Dr. Jackson had knelt and confessed everything. He had even begged Stephen to let him off the hook.Stephen couldn't have been bothered to deal with him, so he had
With Claude calling out to her, Jane slowly opened her eyes and looked at him, feeling lost.Claude was overjoyed. He immediately pressed the emergency button. "My granddaughter is awake! Get the doctor!"Soon, the doctor and the nurses filled the ward. After a series of simple checkups, the doctor instructed Claude to let Jane rest well and pay attention to the stitches on her injuries.After the doctor left, Jane slowly came to her senses. "A-Am I still alive?""Of course!"Claude looked at Jane with tears welling up in his eyes. "Jane, you almost scared me half to death. If anything happened to you, what would I do?"Leonard went in closer. "Jane, tell Grandpa Leonard, how did you get hurt?"Claude was instantly displeased. He shoved Leonard aside. "Jane has just woken up. How could you remind her of such horrible memories?"Anyway, what if she could remember? Yvonne has taken the murderer away! You chose to let him go! Don't pretend that you care about Jane!"Jane was perp
Seeing Mark walk closer to Jane, Claude stood up and stopped him. He barked, "What are you doing?"Mark raised the fruit basket in his hand. "I just want to put this thing down. You don't have to be so nervous, Claude. "Those who might not know any better might think that I was the one who hurt Ms. Ford."Mark looked at Jane as he said that. His seemingly friendly gaze had a hint of warning in it.Jane felt chills run down her back. This man was terrifying! No wonder Leonard and Claude had been so cautious of him for so many years!"Claude," Leonard called out. "Mark is kind enough to visit Jane. Don't be so unwelcoming.""He …" Was he that kind?Claude reluctantly stopped himself from saying what was on his mind. He reached out and accepted the fruit basket. "Thank you.""It's not a big deal." Mark looked at Leonard and said casually, "I don't think you two know about this yet, but Howard is dead."Leonard was stunned. "What?""Yvonne took Howard back to Hope Health Ser