“How is that possible?” Rayan asked, looking astonished by the information. How could someone poison Benjamin under their own roof? “That's not possible.” Amalia gasped, shuddering at the news. This was something totally unexpected. There was no way someone could poison Benjamin when they were all around. They didn't see any sign of him being sick or affected. He was completely fine yesterday. “It's true. We found Trerdaxol in his blood. It's a slow poison that becomes very dangerous with time. It can lead to kidney and liver failures.” Richard confirmed, maintaining his professional tone, that he explained everything to them. Anthea, on the other hand, looked too shocked to react. Just yesterday, he saw Benjamin walking fine, yet today they were hearing he had been poisoned. “For how long is he being poisoned?” Rayan asked after managing to compose himself. The darkness on his face was completely unmasked. “Around three months, I guess. It takes around five to six months for the
“What are you doing here?” Rayan asked as soon as his eyes landed on Silas. There was an unmistakable hostility in his eyes, directed towards Silas. “Mr Allen! Long time, no see. I heard the news of your father and came for a visit.” Silas replied, his expression neutral. But Rayan didn't miss the brief flash of hostility in his eyes, which he thought he perfectly hid. "Well, you didn't need to. No one asked for your presence here.” Rayan snapped, narrowing his eyes at Silas. He didn't bother hiding his irritation, which surprised Silas. He knew Rayan didn't like him, and the feeling was mutual. However, he didn't expect him to show it blatantly in front of Anthea. “Rayan!” Anthea raised her voice, her expression turning into a scowl as she looked at him in disbelief. Rayan glanced at her but didn't say anything. “What are you doing?” Anthea asked, walking towards him. There was a flash of disappointment in her eyes, which caused Rayan’s face to harden. “What am I doing?” He scof
“How is dad?” Rayan asked as soon as he met Richard in the hallway of the VIP ward. He was just returning to the hospital with Anthea from home. It's been three days since Benjamin was out of the ICU. “He's out of danger, thankfully. We just shifted him to the general ward.” Richard answered with a smile, making Rayan sigh out of relief. Anthea also relaxed, feeling a heavy burden get off her chest. They were all terrified for the last three days because of Benjamin’s critical condition. “Is he conscious?” Rayan asked after a moment of silence. “Yes. He gained consciousness half an hour ago. You guys can meet him, but be careful. He shouldn't be stressed at any cost.” Richard informed and then advised seriously. Both Rayan and Anthea nodded, taking notes on his words. “I understand. Thank you, Richard.” Rayan offered Richard a faint smile. “You are welcome.” Richard smiled back before walking away, leaving Rayan and Anthea alone. “You should go and meet him.” Anthea was encourag
“Anthea!” Someone called Anthea's name loudly when she was sitting in the lounge of the hospital alone. She looked up before glancing at the source of the voice. “Emi!” Anthea looked at Emilia in surprise while standing up from her seat. Emilia rushed to her before pulling her into a hug, while Silas followed behind her.“What's happening?” She asked, looking at Anthea's dishevelled state. There were dried tears staining her face. “He had a sudden cardiac arrest.” Anthea replied with a sigh as they pulled apart. She glanced at Silas, who was standing a few meters away, before nodding at him in acknowledgement. “Oh my god! How is he now?” Emilia asked, looking genuinely shocked and concerned. “They managed to stabilize him but took him back to the ICU.” Anthea replied, taking a long breath. Emilia squeezed her hands lightly, trying to comfort her. However, her heart and mind were in chaos after whatever happened in the morning. Rayan was blaming himself for Benjamin’s sudden condit
Rayan’s expression suddenly darkened as she marched towards Silas before punching him square in the jaw. “RAYAN!” Anthea shouted his name in horror. “How dare you lay your hands on my wife?” Rayan shouted, punching Silas once again. Anthea looked completely mortified as she rushed towards Rayan to stop him. “OH GOD, RAYAN! STOP!” She shouted, standing between Rayan and Silas and stopping him from hitting Silas again. Rayan looked too mad to stop! Anthea had no choice but to push him back while glaring at him angrily. “What the hell is wrong with you?” Anthea yelled furiously at Rayan while glancing at Silas, who was currently wiping the blood off his lips. Her heart sank at the sight of his swollen jaw. “Leave me!” Rayan gritted out, looking equally at him. Anthea didn't understand why Rayan was suddenly getting so agitated. His eyes basically darkened as he started at Silas. Anthea couldn't see Silas’s expression because she was currently facing her husband. “Don't hit him!” An
“Silas, I'm really, really sorry! Gosh, it must be hurting.” Anthea apologized again and again while applying ointment to Silas’s wound. They were currently in Emilia’s apartment. Anthea brought Silas here to treat his wound first. Her heart was getting heavy with guilt each time she saw Silas’s face.“It's okay, Anthea. It's not your fault, and it's nothing.” Silas chuckled lightly while wincing in pain every time Anthea put some medicine on his jaw. “No. He's my husband, and I should be apologizing on his behalf. I don't know what has gotten into him recently.” Anthea shook her head while speaking. She quickly finished applying the medicine to him. Silas sighed. Something closer to jealousy flashed in his eyes, which Anthea failed to notice. “Was he always like this? I mean, I don't really like the way he was shouting at you. He needs to control his anger.” Silas asked, pointing out Rayan’s previous rough behavior. Anthea heaved a sigh. “He's not always like this. In fact, Rayan
“Where is she?”Rayane gritted out again, his expression getting more dangerous. However, Silas wasn't afraid of him. A sly grin appeared on his face as he looked at Rayan provocatively before answering his question. “In my place,” he said with a devilish smirk playing on the corner of his lips. Rayan’s expression blackened with anger. “Do you want me to kill you?”He gritted out in a low, dangerous voice while taking a threatening step towards Silas. If there was anyone else in his place, they would have been really scared, but not Silas. “Calm down, Mr. Allen. Do you think Anthea will forgive you if you lay your hands on me again? ”Silas chuckled, his expression flashing with mockery as he looked at Rayan. Rayan’s expression turned blank as he remembered what happened in the afternoon. He still couldn't believe Anthea actually left him there and went with that bastard, as if defending him wasn't enough. He was her husband. She should have defended him. How the fuck she couldn't not
“Rayan! What are you doing here?” Emilia was questioned in surprise as soon as she opened the door. She didn't expect to see him at this hour. “I need to see her.” Rayan answered impatiently while trying to look past Emilia to see any sign of Anthea. He had been trying to contact her for the last three hours, but she completely shut him off and refused to talk to him. He even went to Silas house and realised she wasn't there. That bastard had lied to him. “No! She doesn't want to talk to you right now.” Emilia refused, stopping Rayan from entering her apartment. She didn't know what happened between them again but Anthea was terrilbly upset. She didn't even talk to Roman, Elijah, and Athena, who came to New York two hours ago. “Emilia, please. I really need to see her. Tell her I'm here.” Rayan sighed before looking at Emilia pleadingly. He was dying with guilt and self-loathing after what he said to her. He knew if he didn't apologise and fix it now, their relationship would be fo