NovelEnglishChapter 314
The doctor anxiously dialed Juan's number.
“Mr. Nichols, your wife is bleeding heavily, but the blood reserves have already been moved. Please, cand
see her one last time.
In the operating room, doctors and nurses rushed around the table Debra lay on the operating table, her life
hanging in the balance. She thought that perhaps a word of concern from Juan would bring her scomfort in
her final moments.
But instead, his cold, cruel voice echoed in her ears. “She’s not yet? Callwhen she’s gone.
Debra snapped open her eyes, her back drenched with sweat. The warm, sticky blood, the cold scalpel, and the
smell of antiseptic felt so real
“Had a nightmare?” Marion said.
Debra realized she had been resting her head on his shoulder
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“I must have fallen asleep,” she murmured, fatigue etched on her face.
The surgery was still ongoing. Marion suggested, “I'll take you home. My people will stay here and keep us
updated.”
Debra shook her head. I'm worried about Ralph.”
He was her only family left in this world, Marion tapped her on the forehead.
She rubbed the spot and grimaced. “Why did you hit me?”
“Go back and rest. | bring you here tomorrow morning”
“Staying here won't help. Mr. Frazier will need rest after the surgery, and so will you’
“Don’t argue with me,” he insisted.
Debra knew this was as gentle as he could be, and she relented. “Okay.”
Debra got into the car with Marion, but they were heading toward Marion’s place.
“I'll go back to my place.”
“My place is closer to the hospital. It'll be easier to get to the hospital
tomorrow.”
Debra was too exhausted to argue. Her body sank into the seat as she closed her eyes, seeking a brief respite
from her worries. She didn’t know how long she had been asleep when she was suddenly jolted awake by a
chime.
She opened her eyes to find Marion's face inches away from hers. She instinctively moved back. Marion reached
over and unbuckled the seatbelt. on the passenger side before sitting back down.
“Your phone,” he reminded.
Debra realized her phone had chimed. She pulled it out and saw that it was Ben calling.
“What's up?”
“Madam, Stanley has been taken away.
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“What?” Debra jolted awake.
Joe explained, “Stanley has been taken by Mr. Nichols.”
“Juan?”
“Our men guarding were overpowered by Juan’s people. After Juan and his team rushed in, they found the
basement, dragged Stanley out, and drove away. We have no idea what's going on. It was urgent, so | called you
immediately.”
Debra frowned, trying to make sense of the situation. She had thought not
one would target Rosalie and Stanley, so she hadn't left many guards at home. Juan's sudden actions were
unexpected.
“Are you sure he went personally?”
“Yes, I'm sure.”
“Don’t panic. I'll head over right away.
Debra hung up the phone and turned to Marion. “Juan has taken Stanley. | need to go back immediately.”
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