The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife by Zara Gibbon

Chapter 469

“Bruce, I’m back!”

“Why did it take you so long?”

Joanna took a deep breath. “Please, I only went to check on Lilia. It didn’t even take five minutes.”

Bruce’s eyes reddened, and he looked at Joanna with painful expression, as if he were an abandoned orphan.

Seeing this, Joanna’s body went weak for no apparent reason. She held his hand and said, “Alright, rest well. I’ll be

here with you.”

“Mmm…”

Time flew.

Bruce had spent five days in the hospital. His recovery was progressing well, and he could already walk with

assistance.

“Mr. Everett’s recovery is going well. He can be discharged the day after tomorrow. However, Lilia needs to stay in

the hospital for further observation.”

“Alright, I understand,” Bruce, supported by Joanna, paced back and forth in the room.

Just as they were conversing, the hospital room door swung open, and a group of police officers in uniforms barged

in.

Bruce and Joanna were shocked. “What’s happening?”

One officer flashed his badge and said solemnly, “Mr. Everett, we are from the Independent Commission Against

Corruption. There is a major economic case, the investigation of which requires your cooperation.”

Joanna, even more worried, pleaded, “Officer, could you please show some mercy? He’s still in the hospital and

underwent surgery not long ago.”

“I’m sorry, but this case is with significant social influence, and he must fully cooperate with the investigation.”

“Officer, please, he can’t leave the hospital right now. He just had surgery.” Joanna tried to buy some time.

She knew Bruce must have been keeping something from her, and she wanted to find out what it was.

After hearing this, one officer approached and confirmed that Bruce had indeed just undergone surgery.

“Officer, please consult with our senior officer first. Mr. Everett has just had surgery,” the officer suggested.

“Alright! I’ll make a call…”

As the officers entered the hospital, the bodyguards quickly notified the lawyer to come.

Soon. Bruce’s personal lawyer arrived.

“I am the lawyer of Mr. Everett. According to the law, patients are not allowed for interrogation during their hospital

stay…

Bruce’s lawyer began using his legal expertise to prevent the officers from taking Bruce away.

Helpless. Officer ordered, “Keep an eye on him at all times. Monitor him 24/7. As soon as he’s discharged, bring him

to the police station!”

“Yes, sir.”

“Anyone not involved, please leave.”

“Bruce, Bruce… Joanna wanted to inquire about the situation but was stopped by the officers.

“From now on, nobody is allowed near the hospital room.”

“What on earth is going on?” Joanna anxiously paced back and forth.

Bruce stayed in the hospital for another three days.

On the day when he was discharged, Bruce was taken away by the police after all.

“Mr. Everett, you have been reported for illegal acquisition of bids. You are also suspected of bribery and illegal

financing.”

“This is an arrest warrant. You are now officially under arrest!”

Bruce remained silent and followed the police to go outside.

“Bruce, Bruce…” Joanna followed him, her face filled with panic.

Bruce gave her a faint smile and said calmly, “Joanna, take good care of Lilia. Don’t worry about me.”

“Bruce… Joanna hesitated, not knowing what to say, and simply looked at him with teary eyes.

“Get into the carl”

Joanna followed Bruce out of the hospital and watched him get into the police car.

“Andy, what exactly has happened to Bruce?”

“Miss Haynes, don’t worry. Mr. Everett was framed by others. Now Patrick has already brought the team over. Don’t

be too anxious.”

“If anything happens, inform me immediately.”

“Yes, yes, I sec.”

Soon, the news of Bruce Everett being taken away by the police was reported by the media.

“Bruce Everett was taken away by Independent Commission Against Corruption again. Someone is accusing Bruce

Everett of illegal financing and bribery!”

“The President of the Everett Group, is about to face life imprisonment.”

Once the news was reported, the entire Greyport was stirred.

“Oh my god, Bruce Everett was taken away by the prosecutors again. I think the Everett Group is really going to be

over this time!”

“How could this happen? He has always been handling with people from both the good side and the bad side!”

“Hey, you don’t know yet, right? The old chief governor has stepped down, and the new chief governor intends to

deal with these oligarchs!”

“The Everett Group has been the richest in Greyport for many years. It’s natural that he will be investigated!”

“Wow, if it’s like this, Bruce Everett probably can’t be released this time.”

“Which one of the rich has a clean background? It’s just unlucky of him to have been reported.”

There was a lot of discussion online about this issue.

At the hospital, Lilia had not seen his daddy for many days and did not know what had happened.

“Mommy, where’s Daddy?”

“Bruce, he…” Joanna’s face darkened. She did not know how to explain it to Lilia

“I haven’t seen Daddy for a few days. Where did he go?”

“Daddy is overseas on a business trip. He might not be back after a long time.”

Lilia asked innocently, “How long?”

Joanna could only comfort her daughter. “Dear, your Daddy will definitely come and see you as soon as he comes

back.”

“Oh!” Lilia looked disappointed and helpless.

“Miss Haynes, Lilia is recovering very well. She can basically be discharged.”

“After she’s discharged from the hospital, take her to return to the hospital for a checkup every week!”

“Okay, I see!”

“Lilia, you can be discharged!”

Lilia was very happy to hear that. “Oh, that’s great. I can finally be discharged. Mommy, will Daddy come and pick

me up?”

“Daddy isn’t back yet. Your brothers will come back to pick you up!”

“Davian, Irvin}”

“Lilia!”

Davian asked solemnly, “Mommy, is Daddy being arrested?”

“How? I saw on TV that Daddy is a bad man!”

“Mommy, when will Daddy return home?”

Joanna frowned. “No matter what happens, he’ll always be your daddy.”

“Lilia has just recovered. Don’t tell her about Daddy!

“What if Lilia asks?”

“Just say that Daddy has gone to overseas on a business trip!”

“Okay, got it.”

It was at Sherane Bay Villa.

“It’s great. Home is still the most comfortable place in the world. It’s just unfortunate that Daddy isn’t home.”

“Lilia, eat this. This is your favorite food.”

“Thank you, Davian.”

“Lilia, you haven’t gone to kindergarten for almost half a year. Do you miss your friends?”