Todos los capítulos de TAMING HARRISON COLE: Capítulo 11 - Capítulo 20

Beep.Beep.Beep. The first thing Jasmine heard was the steady rhythm of the monitor. It was a small sound, almost insignificant beneath the movement of the medical team, but she had learned never to ignore it. A monitor could sound calm while a patient’s condition quietly deteriorated. It could also become the only proof that a life was still holding on. Dr. Lawson stood at the side of the bed in the higher dependency unit, reviewing the results from the emergency intervention. “His breathing has improved,” he said. “But he is not out of danger.”“His oxygen Saturation is holding at 74,” Emily reported.“Continue oxygen administration,” Dr. Lawson instructed. “Yes Dr.” Emily replied nodding her head.Some minutes passed and Dr Richard had finished making sure there were no complications but the patient hasn't been handed over properly.“And where is Nurse Jasmine?” Dr Richard asked looking round the room.“I'm here Sir,” Jasmine said walking in swiftly from the entrance of the r

I need to take a call," Harrison said.Jasmine had already seen the name lit up on the screen, and she knew it was her cue to leave."My shift has already ended. Don't scare more nurses away for the next few hours," she said, picking up her things.Harrison's eyes followed her until she was out of sight.He swiped to answer, and Margaret's voice came through immediately."Son?""Mum.""How are you doing? I heard about the emergency, and I've been working to cover your absence at the company.""I didn't wish to be here," Harrison's voice came coldly from the other end."That's true, but we are requesting a discharge this week.""I thought you would never request it.""Son, you should be in touch with the board members so they know you're not a weakling."Harrison knew from the moment he picked up the call that it wouldn't really be about his health. All his mother was after was protecting the family's and the company's image.“Okay,Mum. A discharge it is then”"Good." Margaret said, and

Lunch was served after a few hours. Harrison shoveled the food like it was another deal to close. He ate fast without tasting the food. His jaw worked once before he was already stabbing at the next bite.“Slow down Mr Harrison,” Jasmine said, frowning.For a second she thought he would snap at her but instead, he slammed the fork down so hard the plate almost cracked.“You were eating too quickly.” Jasmine added. Harrison started coughing and tried to reach the cup of water but Jasmine hurriedly helped him reach it. After sipping from it and clearing his throat,he pushed the tray away.“I’m done.” He said“You have eaten enough for now,” Jasmine replied.An hour after Lunch, the meeting to prepare for Harrison's discharge arrangement began. Denise Harper entered first, followed by Dr. Lawson and Mrs. Evelyn Grant, the nursing administration representative. A man carrying a tablet introduced himself as the discharge coordinator. Harrison sat upright against the pillows, dressed in a d

Second,” he continued, “my privacy must be protected. No details about my health, my family, my business, or my home are to be discussed with outsiders.”Jasmine nodded. “That is already part of professional confidentiality,” she said.“Then it should be written.”“It will be,” Denise Harper replied.“Third, I do not want unnecessary visitors entering my mansion. No hospital staff, friends, family members, or whatsoever without my approval, except when medical care requires it.”Dr. Lawson looked at him. “Medical personnel may enter when necessary.”“I said except when medical care requires it" “Then your condition is understood.”“Fourth,” Harrison continued, “I want updates about my condition given directly to me. I do not want people making decisions around me as though I am incapable of understanding.”“That includes following medical advice when it is explained,” Jasmine said, looking at him.His eyes moved toward her. “I did not ask for a commentary.”“You included cooperation i

Inside, the mansion was spacious and polished. Staff members moved discreetly through the halls while security men stood at the entrance. Jasmine's eyes moved from one breathtaking detail to another. The lobby alone was larger than the entire sitting room at home. A grand staircase curved upward beneath a chandelier that seemed to sparkle from every angle. Polished marble stretched across the floor, reflecting the soft glow of the wall lights. Expensive-looking paintings hung along the walls, and every piece of furniture seemed carefully chosen. Jasmine slowed down without realizing it. She didn't know where to look first.“This way, ma’am.”Jasmine turned. The head housekeeper who was in her late thirties stood a few feet away, dressed neatly in a dark uniform, her posture professional and composed. Mrs. Brooklyn was in her late thirties, married, and had been part of Harrison Cole’s life for years. She began working for the Cole family when Harrison still lived with his parents and e