NovelEnglishChapter 249 Adah lay sprawled on the floor, her body shaking uncontrollably. Her tears flowed freely, as if a dam inside her had burst.
Her arms reached out in desperation, fingers clawing at the air, as if she could somehow pull back Claire, who had left without a backward glance.
"Claire! Claire!" she shouted, her voice cracking with the weight of her grief and despair, the sound raspy and piercing, echoing with endless pain and regret.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut in the empty hospital room, the only response was the sound of her own anguished cries. Claire's silhouette had long disappeared beyond the door.
Out in the hospital corridor, Claire walked with steady steps, her resolve unshaken. As she reached the corner, she suddenly stopped.
Jeffry, who had been following her pace, paused too, a hint of confusion in his eyes. "Why did Ms. Linwood stop?" he asked softly.
From where Claire stood, she had a clear view of Nathan's room. Her eyes narrowed slightly, a sharp glint in them like a shooting star across the night sky. A knowing, almost mischievous smile played at her lips, filled with anticipation.
"What do you think Mrs. Linwood will do next?" she murmured.
Jeffry thought for a moment. "She'll probably confront Nathan." Claire let out a soft chuckle, devoid of warmth. "That's what I think too. There's going to be quite a show, and I wouldn't miss it for the world." A look of surprise crossed Jeffry's face. He had known Claire for over a month now, always finding her to be gracious and composed. Yet, seeing her now, plotting revenge against those who had wronged her, he realized there was a new side to Ms. Linwood-one of unyielding strength and determination. It struck him that those who underestimated her would soon regret their folly.
Just as they had anticipated, it wasn't long before they saw Adah wheeling herself toward Nathan's room, barging through the door with a forceful push.
Claire's eyes sparkled with a barely concealed excitement, like a hunter spotting its prey. She quickly followed, with Jeffry shadowing her closely, ever ready to support her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmInside the room, Nathan's expression was stormy, dark as thunderclouds. He had just learned from Quinn about The Linwood Group's bankruptcy, Ethan's arrest, and Vanessa being taken into custody for "robbery." The company's downfall and Ethan's arrest were no surprise to him; he had orchestrated the company's collapse and set Ethan up as the fall guy. But what truly shattered him was the news of his beloved daughter Vanessa being behind bars.
"Damn you, Claire!" he cursed under his breath, his eyes bloodshot with fury. "If it weren't for my leg, I'd have hunted you down by now!" As he brooded, desperately trying to figure out how to get Vanessa out of jail, Adah's sudden entrance caught him off guard.
In a flash, a cunning idea sprung to his mind. If he wanted to save Vanessa, he would need a substantial amount of money. The damaged embroidery alone required a two-million-dollar compensation. Yet, that would barely scratch the surface; getting Vanessa out would require greasing many palms, a task Sean would not undertake lightly without significant funds.
All in all, he reckoned it would cost at least four to five million dollars. His assets were already transferred into Rou's account, and while they had errough he intended to use that money for a luxurious life abroad, not waste it domestically. So, his greedy eyes, like a wolf eyeing its prey, fixed on Adah. Nathan had moved his and the company's assets, but Adah's were untouched. Adah held company shares and had savings, not to mention the Linwood family mansion registered in her name. Raising four to five million dollars would not be difficult for her.
He decided to exploit Vanessa's predicament to squeeze every last bit of value out of Adah, saving Vanessa and making Adah suffer in the process.
He recalled himself as a once-proud man, a high-achieving graduate from Cresthaven Institute of Technology, brimming with talent and potential, ready to make his mark in Cresthaven's wide world, to fulfill his dreams and realize his life's purpose.
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