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.

berated himself for failing to act sooner against Kaelyn, for letting the opportunity to stop her and prevent this tragedy slip through his fingers. If only he’d dealt with her from the beginning, Elyse wouldn’t be fighting for

after a grueling night, Peyton’s eyes were bloodshot, his voice raspy. “If her heart stays stable for the next 24 hours, we can move her out of intensive care.” Gratitude welled in Jayden’s chest. “Thank you,” he rasped.

buzzed with a call from Tobin. 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.” Tobin shivered at the coldness in Jayden’s voice. Ending the call, he faced Kaelyn, his gaze filled with loathing. “I’m truly sorry,” he said,

her eyes, “but Elyse will die too!” The captured male staff, however, erupted in panicked pleas. “Murder is wrong! Please let us go home!” Ignoring their cries, Tobin turned back to Kaelyn, his voice dripping with disdain. “You’ll be

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

gaze flickered to Tobin, a silent 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

believe me, Theo! I would never take anyone’s life! I’m truly innocent!” Theo’s expression darkened, weighing the

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