Chapter 381:

The weight of Elyse’s critical condition in the operating room pressed down on Peyton. His voice was laced with urgency as he declared, “We need to identify the cause of her heart failure immediately. Treatment hinges on a diagnosis.” Jayden’s face clouded over, a grim silence speaking volumes. He wasn’t a researcher, and the perpetrator had fled. He’d done all he could; now all he could do was wait. Exhaustion etched lines on Peyton’s face as he rubbed his temples. Rescuing his friend’s wife had heightened his cautious nature; he couldn’t afford a single misstep.

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“I’ve filled you in on the situation,” Peyton said firmly. “I need to get back. The moment the analysis is done, contact me at once.” Jayden offered a curt nod, his expression resolute. Meanwhile, Gavin received a call from Irving. Realizing it was late and they hadn’t returned home, Irving called to check on the situation. “Excuse me,” Gavin mumbled, stepping away to update Irving on the tense situation.

gnawed at his gut. He berated himself for failing to act sooner against Kaelyn, for letting the opportunity to stop her and

heartbeat steadied. Emerging from the operating room after a grueling night, Peyton’s eyes were bloodshot, his voice raspy. “If her heart stays stable for the next 24

Tobin had located Kaelyn and asked about what to do next. A steely glint hardened Jayden’s eyes. His reply was swift and brutal. “Eliminate her.”

face contorted in confusion. How could Jayden, the man she thought was an useless cripple, command such great influence? “You can kill me,” she spat, defiance flickering in her eyes, “but Elyse will die too!” The captured male staff, however, erupted in panicked pleas. “Murder is wrong!

Elyse always seem to survive? Gritting her teeth, Kaelyn refused to accept her fate. Just then, the screech of tires shattered the tense silence. Theo’s car skidded to a halt, and he emerged, his eyes fixated on Kaelyn. Hope flared in her eyes. “Theo! Save me!” she cried,

question hanging in the air. Tobin, aware of Theo’s past feelings for Elyse, felt a surge of dislike. “Are you obstructing justice, Mr. Ward?” Tobin challenged. Theo frowned. “Shouldn’t we at least understand the motive? What if there’s a misunderstanding?” Tobin shook his head curtly. “There’s no misunderstanding. Kaelyn is guilty of attempted murder. If you still care

wept bitterly, imploring Theo. “Please believe me, Theo! I would never take anyone’s life! I’m truly innocent!” Theo’s expression darkened, weighing the sincerity

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