There was a moment of silence.Kai held his head in his hands, and there was some impatience in his tone. âIsnât there anyone else?âGrant glanced at him, suppressing the panic and helplessness in his gaze. He looked restrained and serious.âLetâs wait for the results first. If itâs just a simple surgery, the current medical team I contacted should be able to handle it. Itâs not a big problem.âDirector Sven nodded. âThatâs right. We still have forty minutes. Iâll go and rush them.âThen, he turned around and went inside.The rest of the people seemed to have stopped breathing. There was not the slightest sound in the entire room.Clayton walked over and hugged Nicole, making her sit on the sofa. She looked like she could faint at any moment.Kai could not help but pace back and forth and could not calm down at all.On a rare occasion, Kai went home last night. Floyd came back after fishing as usual and scolded him. Kai even retorted loudly and went to bed.When it was almost
However, when they came out, their expressions were solemn and not very pleasant.âMr. Sloan, the chairmanâs health isnât good. Although the surgery fifteen years ago was successful, the valves of his heart have been damaged and are blocking the blood vessels, so the risk is extremely high. The best recommendation now is to operate.âGrant pursed his lips. His gaze was sunken and cold. âWhatâs the success rate if you handle the surgery?âThe expert held his forehead and shrugged very honestly. â40%. This isnât an ordinary heart bypass surgery. It isnât even a simple surgery. It involves various aspects of linking and connecting vessels, and we canât cut open his heart to study the surgical procedure fifteen years ago, so we canât rule out any unexpected risks when conducting the surgery.âPlus, if it were an ordinary person, the success rate they gave might be a little higher.However, faced with the pressure from the Stanton family, they did not have that confidence.The air fro
Everyone looked at Clayton.Claytonâs face was grave. âFelix is Eric Fergusonâs uncle, Charles Fergusonâs cousin. Heâs a member of the Ferguson family.âThe sentence was like a boulder that crumbled and shattered on them.The relationship between the Stantons and Fergusons was stiff, so there was no way Felix Ferguson would treat Floyd.When met with hope, despair lurked around the corner.Kai suddenly stood up. âIâll go and drag him here! Even if I have to force him, Iâll make him come over!âThere was no time to worry about anything else now. Nothing was as important as Floydâs life.Grant frowned and looked at him in dissatisfaction.âEven if you tie him to the operating table, will he be obedient? Donât forget that heâs the main surgeon. Any little accident during the operation can easily be fatal.âTherefore, not only did they have to make Felix come willingly, but they also have to make him come without any mental burden.That was too difficult.Grant glanced at Nicole
Roland had not yet come to his senses when he received Claytonâs call, but he remembered that there was indeed such a matter.A few years ago, various countries attached great importance to the medical industry, and they took the lead in investing in various specialties.That naturally included cardiology.Roland responded blankly, âYes, but as you know, medical research and development is slow, and profits arenât objective. Although youâve been throwing money into it all these years, there are only a few times they were able to recover the capital...âEven so, they could not give up halfway. This kind of investment was good news to all of mankind. It was an opportunity to make progress for the entire human race.Clayton interrupted his report and immediately asked.âWho spearheaded the team for cardiology research?âRoland immediately recalled. âProfessor Phillip? But he passed away a few days ago due to a car accident. The one who took over now is his apprentice, Felix Ferguso
This was not the time to be angry.Kai choked. His eyes were red, and he was just about to cry, but Nicole could not help but throw the cushion on the side at him.âGet out!âFloyd looked at Nicole with satisfaction. His daughter was the most attentive.That gaze was extremely gratified.Kai looked up at her like he was saying, âI wonât fight with you nowâ. Kai even helped Nicole clean up her relationship mess. If she found out about it later, she would definitely be grateful to him.âStop it, Lil N. What matters now is Dadâs mood. Do you still want to monopolize his love at a time like this?âKai lectured her with an air of righteousness.Nicole was so angry she was unable to speak for a moment.Grant came from the back after making a phone call and paused when he saw the atmosphere inside.His face was slightly sunken as he looked at Kai.âAre you still messing around at a time like this?âKai felt doubly wronged. Did his past mistakes make it so easy for people to misund
Grant nodded. âBack then, we cut off many business contacts with the Ferguson family because of the matter in Southeast Asia. I also refused to meet with Eric to talk about reconciliation in private as well. Eric put his focus on developing the overseas market, so weâve had fewer interactions since then. But itâs urgent this time, so Iâll take the initiative to contact him if necessary.âNicole paused and nodded.âAlright.ââI just hope that you wonât be unhappy. Clayton too...âGrant was worried.Nicole could not have suffered in vain.The entire Stanton family would take vengeance for her, so they would not worry about the consequences of breaking off relations with the Ferguson family. They would do it all the same.It was just to make Nicole feel better.It was also because when she was with Clayton, Nicole felt more comfortable.However, for the sake of Floydâs health now, they could not help but bow down. The most aggrieved person was Nicole, so Grant had to tell her.N
Nicole stood in front of the window and looked at the traffic outside, but her heart could not calm down. She did not notice when someone came in behind her.She forced herself to compromise.Yes, the most important thing now was not her feelings.âI know itâs you, Eric. My brother already told you about my familyâs situation. I hope that you can ask Dr. Felix to operate on my father. We can negotiate any terms you want.âNicole finished speaking and closed her eyes. She used up all her willpower to say those few words.The man behind her stood there. His gaze froze for a moment, and his face sank slightly when he looked at Nicoleâs back.Nicole was unaware that Clayton was standing behind her.She did not have time to think too much about anything, including Claytonâs mood.The person she cared about most now was Floyd.Eric paused for a few seconds before speaking in a low and hoarse voice.âLetâs meet up and spend a day together, just the two of us, okay?âBefore she coul
Nicoleâs tense body abruptly relaxed, and her eyes reddened.Clayton tucked his chin against her neck and gently stroked her hair. He sighed softly.âWhat should I do with you?âThere was not even a trace of anger in his voice. It was only filled with helplessness.Nicole came back to her senses and hugged Clayton tightly, burying herself in his arms and sobbing silently.A long time passed.Claytonâs voice was calm. âAre you really going?âNicole still nodded.He paused. âAlright, Iâll go with you. Is his flight tomorrow?âNicole paused for a second and nodded. âYou...âClayton pinched her ear and chuckled.âI have to pick up a friend at the airport, so itâs on the way.âNicole hugged him tightly again, as if her heart could only find true peace with him.Claytonâs gaze deepened slightly, and the corners of his lips sank for a moment.Clayton thought, âDoes Eric Ferguson really think that he still has a chance? Ridiculous!âAt that moment, someone pushed the door in.K
Chatty and Fischer had been apart for so long, so they cried when they finally hugged.Fischer could not bear to see her cry.When her sobbing eased a little, Fischer lowered his head to wipe her tears and gently coaxed her not to cry.Chatty took a deep breath and calmed herself down as soon as possible.She had so many questions for him.Seeing that her eyes were swollen from crying, Fischer pinched her cheek and said with a smile, âDo you still want to drink coffee? If you donât want this, we can go to my place, and Iâll make you a cup of coffee.âChatty nodded.Fischer let down his hand and naturally held Chattyâs hand. He turned around to pick up her bag and pushed the door open.The waiter at the back was envious that they were such a perfect match.Chatty saw that he was holding her hand and felt as if an electric current passed through her heart.When they were young, Fischer often held her hand. They were inseparable, and he liked her the most.Was he still the same
After Chatty left, Clayton sighed miserably for several days, and Nicole was speechless when she saw this.Life in school was not so boring.Although Chatty had been spoiled since childhood, she was not arrogant or insufferable.Chatty was bubbly, outgoing, and clever, so she was very popular.From time to time, she invited everyone to party in her big villa. Thus, everyone loved her even more.Chatty also enjoyed her time alone.She would go for a walk along the Seine and feed the pigeons in the sunset...However, she always felt that someone was watching her whenever she was alone.Even so, she did not think much about it. After all, her father arranged so many security personnel for her.Maybe that stare was from a bodyguard.Chatty walked alone in the sunset with an ice cream in hand and a limited-edition bag that her mom bought for her. Chatty was planning to send this bag back to Mediania.She was a young and beautiful lady with stunning features, so she was a sight to
Clayton talked to Chatty about studying abroad.Chatty agreed without hesitation.He asked her where she wanted to go, to which she replied that she was fine with anywhere except France.Clayton pondered for a while before asking, âAre you reluctant about France because of Fischer?âChattyâs eyes turned red.âI donât remember him at all. Daddy, donât mention him!âShe felt aggrieved.Chatty grew up with him, and he suddenly disappeared one day.It felt like a dream.That person was no longer behind her. Fischer was no longer around.Chatty missed him very much, but Fischer did not even say goodbye.Clayton touched her head and looked at his daughter in distress.âChatty, now that youâve grown up, you should know that Fischer had no choice but to leave. He also couldnât contact you, so if you see him in the future, donât blame him.âChatty stubbornly turned her head away, pretending not to care.She was the apple of Claytonâs eye, so when had she ever suffered any grievanc
In the blink of an eye, Chatty grew up.As soon as she graduated from high school, she found a boyfriend.She was also happy to go home and share the good news with Nicole.Nicole did not think much of it. She thought that her daughter should enjoy the feeling of sweet and youthful love.Thus, Nicole asked Chatty about her feelings and did not think she was too serious in a relationship.Nicole felt that she could turn a blind eye to it.However, when Clayton found out, he could not sleep all night.Clayton intended to have a good talk with his daughter.Chatty did not think much of it.âEveryone in my class has a boyfriend. If I didnât have one, I wouldnât be able to keep up with the trend! Of course, I have to date while Iâm young. Otherwise, it wonât be considered puppy love anymore! Life without a first love isnât perfect!âClayton tried to persuade her. âYouâre still young. If you see the world, youâll know that men arenât great.ââThen is Mommy blind since sheâs with y
Another surveillance footage showed that the waiter almost dropped the tray because of the instability of the wine glasses, so the waiter moved the position of the wine glass. However, Jade was unaware of this.The autopsy results came out overnight.Jade was found to be poisoned by potassium cyanide.The ingredients were the same as the small bottle that Jade was carrying.Jade intentionally wanted to kill someone, but she accidentally killed herself.She would never understand which part of her scheme went wrong and why she ended up dead.The police checked the surveillance footage and found that the small bottle was initially dropped by Selenaâs aunt.They followed the lead and arrested her.The aunt confessed everything without omission and told the police that she was threatened, so she had to go to the event.However, the aunt did not want to harm anyone, so she took the opportunity of her fall to throw away the bottle of medicine.Unexpectedly, Jade did not give up and
Jade was silent for a moment. Then, she pursed her lips.âI donât care what method you use. You must get your parents to see Selena. Otherwise, I will make your parents drink this bottle of potassium cyanide.âJennifer raised her head abruptly. Her face was extremely pale.âOkay.âShe spoke in a low voice.The uneasiness and fear in her eyes could not be concealed.......A few days later, the opportunity came.Eric specially brought Selena to attend a charity auction to relax her mind.Moreover, he also bought a lot of jewelry and antiques. Soon, he became the focus of the crowd.After the auction, there was a charity dinner.Jenniferâs parents managed to get an invitation through various channels.Jade was already in the center of the venue. She wanted to watch this good show, but Jenniferâs parents came late, and the crowd dispersed when they arrived.Jade was furious.If they missed this opportunity, how long would they have to wait for the next opportunity?The Stan
When Selena talked about Nicole and Eric, she had a smile on her face, and there was no concern or disgust in her eyes.It was probably because Selena felt that Eric had left his past behind.Eric would never approach Nicole again, and they each had their own lives.Nicole smiled. The gemstone bracelet in the box was shiny and beautiful. It was extravagant with each carefully crafted gemstone. There was a kind of wild and exquisite beauty to it.Nicole shook her head and could not help but laugh.âI liked collecting these a few years ago, but Iâve restrained myself now. Thank you, I really like it!âSelena took the initiative to give her a gift, which showed that she did not mind Nicoleâs past with Eric. They just laughed it off.Nicole wore the bracelet on her wrist. It was indeed very beautiful.Selena smiled and was very happy to see that Nicole liked it.âThe past is in the past. Letâs forgive each other, okay?âNicole nodded with sore eyes.âItâs a pity I didnât prepare
Jadeâs rudeness made Floydâs face darken.Nicole twitched the corner of her mouth indifferently.âThe shares of Stanton Corporation belong to the Stanton family. Back then, Uncle Noah signed his shares over to the company so that he would only enjoy the dividends. Now that he has left the company, he will not be able to enjoy the dividends. Aunt Jade, your plan has failed. These shares arenât part of your property division. Even if they are to be divided, the interests of the company come first.âJadeâs complexion was dull.âThen what should I do? If he goes to jail, how will I survive? I donât care! Those shares must be given to me! Otherwise, I wonât rest!âJade sat there looking like a rogue, as if she was determined to get the shares.Floydâs face was gloomy, and he glanced at Jade with a complicated look.âYou should go back and wait for the police and the companyâs notice. Noah stole hundreds of millions of dollars from the company. The company is nice enough not to chase
Jadeâs face turned pale.âYou should try both, or at least find a reliable lawyer to get him less jail time.âNicole could not help but chuckle.She interrupted their conversation.âAunt Jade, in fact, you came at the right time. Weâre here to discuss how to rescue Uncle Noah!âJade glanced at her in surprise and disbelief.âThenâĶ What did you discuss?âClayton smiled inexplicably. His warm gaze fell on Nicole, and he looked like he was watching a good show.Nicole sighed.âActually, we have consulted a lawyer. The worst-case scenario is the death penalty. After all, he killed two people. But there is a way. Uncle Noah was married to you back then, right? As long as you come forward to testify that Uncle Noah has been with you all the time, so he didnât have a chance to commit those crimes, there may be a glimmer of hope!âJadeâs face turned pale instantly, and she stood up in shock.âYouâĶ You want me to give a false statement? How could I? This is illegal!âNicole sneered