Chapter 118

At the Hospital

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While Ethan and his driver were being treated in the ICU, a strikingly handsome man stood outside the operation theater. His sharp features were accentuated by an impeccably tailored black suit, radiating an aura of authority and menace.

Nearby, the man in black who had brought Ethan to the hospital stood silently in a corner, his head bowed as he awaited further instructions.

“How’s the driver?” the suited man asked, his voice calm but laced with an undercurrent of coldness.

“The driver is severely injured, Boss,” the man in black replied. “He’s being treated in another room.”

The suited man nodded thoughtfully. “Find out if he has any family. If he does, send them some money to keep them quiet.”

“Yes, Boss,” the man in black acknowledged with a slight bow.

“What about the CCTV footage?” the suited man continued, his tone sharper now.

“It’s all taken care of. The footage has been completely destroyed. No one will be able to retrieve it,” the man in black assured him.

“Good.” A satisfied smirk spread across the man’s face. He waved his hand dismissively, signaling the man in black to leave. With a respectful bow, the subordinate disappeared down the corridor.

The man’s gaze shifted back to the operation theater. A dark chuckle escaped his lips as he muttered under his breath, “Ethan, my dear ex–best friend… Do you like my little welcoming gift? This is just the beginning. The pain you feel now is nothing compared to what’s coming.”

His eyes gleamed with malice as he whispered, “I’m back, Collins Ethan. The families you hold dear–the Astor’s, the Collin’s, and the Baldwin’s–will all crumble. You destroyed my family, took my father from me, and left me with nothing. You betrayed me, shattered our friendship… and now, you’ll pay. Every single one of you will pay.”

Clenching his fists tightly, he turned to face the operation theater one last time, his jaw set in determination. Just then, a nurse approached him, holding a clipboard and

pen.

“Excuse me, sir,” she began, her tone polite but professional. “Are you related to the patient?”

The man’s icy demeanor returned in an instant. “No,” he replied curtly, his voice clipped. Without another glance at the theater, he turned on his heel and strode away.

with plans for vengeance. Suddenly, he spotted Assistant Ben rushing past him, his face pale with worry. The man paused,

pressed the button, the doors opened with a soft ding. Just as he was about

to steady the person who had bumped into him. “Are you bli-” he started to snap, irritation flashing in his

down at the nercon in his

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streamed down her face. Her sorrowful expression tugged at something deep within him, a feeling he hadn’t experienced in years. For reasons he couldn’t explain, he felt an unexpected

you alright, Miss?” he asked, his tone softening

back, bowing slightly in apology before hurrying past him toward the operation

listen-” he called out, raising his hand to stop her. But she was already

of emptiness washed over him, one that lingered long after she had left. Frowning, he shook his head and stepped into the elevator, but his thoughts remained with the woman

A strange impulse surged within him, compelling him to

with the uncharacteristic pull he felt. His

hastily apologizing to the man, Lily hurried toward the operation theater. Her heart pounded as

worry.

she called, breathless from running. “How is he? What’s

was informed by the hospital staff about Boss’s condition. He sustained a serious injury on the left side of

hitched. “What about the driver?” she

driver’s injuries are more severe. He’s in a separate room being treated,” Assistant

this, Lily felt the strength drain from her legs. She sank into a chair, her face pale and stricken. “Ethan…” she whispered, her voice cracking as tears streamed down her face.

Assistant Ben said softly, trying to console her. “Boss is strong. He’ll get through this. Everything

composed, Assistant Ben pulled out his phone and began making calls. Within moments, he had informed Ivy, Parker,

regain a semblance of control. “Assistant Ben,” she said, her voice shaking but firm, “please contact the

he replied without

about Ethan’s accident leaks to the media. Speak with the doctors and staff

nod, already planning

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