After hearing that, Sharon's hand by her side tightened around the fabric of her clothes. Still, she forced herself to keep her composure without the slightest crack."It wasn't my doing, Dad. I haven't gone out lately. I'm sure you, Mom, and Elias have all noticed that," she lied, using all of her strength to put on her best act.Edmund was skeptical of her response. So, he decided to put her to the test. "If it were your doing, it would be the fourth time you've tried to harm Macie. I can't keep covering for you with the Fowlers. "However, if it really is your doing, I'll send you to a safe place right away. That way, you'd escape the worst of what's coming."After hearing his concern for her and his offer to send her away, she realized that Edmund was still on her side. For a moment, she almost admitted to everything.However, the confession died in her throat because she knew that Edmund wouldn't protect her anymore once they uncovered Macie's true identity. In fact, he'd wan
Sharon wondered if the group she had hired would be able to succeed in the end. Could she take the risk?If they pulled it off, everything would be fine. But if they failed… her own life would be at risk.Caught between greed and fear, Sharon gritted her teeth. Her hands balled tightly as she paced back and forth in agitation.On one hand, she couldn't bear to part with this lavish life she had just started to enjoy. On the other hand, she was worried sick. Raymond had called her earlier. If success was guaranteed, why would he need to make that call? It had to mean that the operation was already going south, and he was warning her at the last minute.If that were the case, her situation was more dangerous than ever.Still, she refused to give up. Sharon picked up her phone and dialed Raymond's number again, determined to get a straight answer. However, no matter how many times she tried—more than ten calls, even using different numbers—no one picked up. The silence heightened
"Are you at the intersection of Springfield Road and Concord Road right now?" Elias inquired."Yes, we're almost at the traffic lights," answered the bodyguard.Elias took a look at the map on his dashboard before sharply turning the wheel and taking a shortcut to cut them off. …Meanwhile, Nolan kept a live feed open with their bodyguards, listening to every update in real time at the Fowler residence. When he learned that a Jeep that didn't belong to them had joined the chase, Yosef frowned. "Are those Edward's men?" he asked.Nolan answered, "It might be Mr. Fowler's doing."With that, Yosef called Edward, but no one answered. That was when he realized that something was wrong.Yosef hastily rang the bodyguards stationed at the hospital, only to learn that Edward had left to head toward the scene. The news made Yosef so furious that he started coughing violently."Put him on the line!" he barked.The bodyguard complied. Yosef immediately spat, "Are you trying to get your
Edmund fell silent when he heard Elias speak, thinking that the latter was right. No matter what they said, the Fowlers wouldn't believe them."So, it really wasn't you who sent those people?" he asked again, needing certainty."It wasn't me," Elias answered firmly.Edmund's brows drew together as he wondered aloud, "Could it have been Sharon?" Sharon had tried to have Macie killed once before and failed. Had she made another move?While Edmund's brows drew tight with doubt, Elias was having the very same thought. However, he had his men keeping an eye on Sharon, so she shouldn't have had the chance to make another move.But what if this individual was one of Rico's accomplices? After all, she had already paid an eight-million-dollar deposit. That was enough to hire a group of hitmen."I'm heading out, Dad," Elias said.Edmund glanced at him. "Where to?""I'm going to bring Edward's ex-wife back. This time, our family won't take the blame," Elias answered.And if it actually
"In any case, I never ordered Mitch to lay a hand on Macie," Elias insisted.Right after saying that, he called Mitch. When the call connected, he inquired, "Where are you right now?""I'm almost at the hotel, Mr. Hale. I'll be up soon. I have Macie's—" "That's enough! I have a question for you," Elias hastily cut him off. Edmund, who was listening in on their conversation beside Elias, frowned. He wondered what exactly Mitch had gone to Macie for.Elias hadn't explained earlier either, making this the second time he had hidden something from him. Had Elias really gone after Macie again?"You left right after seeing Macie, right?" Elias inquired.Mitch answered, "That's right."Elias looked at Edmund. "I didn't order Mitch to harm Macie. He can testify to that himself. He's on his way here right now."After hearing that, Edmund concluded, "So Mitch wasn't the one who attacked Macie. He only called her out, and someone else must have done it."According to the Fowlers, you a
The moment Edward pieced everything together, he was about to call Elias when Yosef's call came in. "I know Macie's missing. Your fracture hasn't healed, so stay put. I've already sent my men to go after them," Yosef said calmly.Edward agreed, but he still pushed himself to his feet and headed out. Each moment she remained with them put her at greater risk. He struggled toward his wheelchair while dialing Elias' number.The call connected after ten seconds, and Edward erupted, "What the fuck is wrong with you, Elias Hale? Tell me what it takes. What do I have to do for you to leave Macie alone?"She's innocent! If you payback for Sharon, come at me! Run me over again if you have to. I won't say a single word! "But why the hell are you clinging to Macie? Do you want her blood on your hands before you're satisfied?"…Meanwhile, Elias had just emerged from the bathroom at Westgrave Hotel when he received a call from Edward. The moment he picked up the call, all he could hear wa