Chapter 444

Before Sophie's thoughts could wander too far, the ring of her phone brought her back to reality. She glanced at the caller ID, her eyebrows lifting in surprise. She had just mentioned Cedric, and now he was calling.

With Jeanna and Linda watching, Sophie hesitated momentarily before finally pressing the answer button. "Hello."

After her initial greeting, she was at a loss for words, but Cedric quickly filled the silence. "Grandpa has fainted."

"What? How could that happen?!" The news of Jeff's collapse dissolved any lingering tension between them.

Sophie clutched her phone, her face etched with concern. She wondered, 'Wasn't Grandpa in good health? He just called a few days ago, subtly praising Cedric. How could he suddenly faint?'

"Dad said Grandpa was walking in the garden when he collapsed. He's now in the hospital. I'm downstairs at Luxford Group," Cedric said urgently.

Sophie's mind raced with worry, causing her to forget her purse as she hurried out of the office. "I’m com