Chapter 116

Stella quietly stepped back, moved to the side, and pulled out her phone. Keeping her expression carefully neutral, she opened WhatsApp and began typing a

discreet message...

"You think just saying that is enough to make me believe you?" Stewart stared at Briony, his breathing growing heavier and more erratic. "Briony, you wouldn't— how could you dare-" He broke off abruptly, wracked by a fit of harsh coughing. The next moment, bright red blood spattered from his lips.

"Stewart!"

Cedric Clarke cried out, just barely managing to catch Stewart's tall frame as he staggered and collapsed in shock.

"Where's the gurney? Hurry-get him to the ER!"

The room erupted into chaos as Stewart was rushed to the emergency room.

The window of time while Stewart was being treated gave Briony the perfect opportunity.

Stella had already messaged Dr. Grant, the hospital's director, asking her to help alter Briony's medical records.

phone rang. It was Dr. Grant calling

records are missing?" Stella exclaimed in surprise. "Is

was a glitch during some

laugh. "Well, that's convenient. At least we don't have to forge any records

quickly relayed the

listened, her expression grave. "We can't leave the records completely blank. Stewart would

suggest?" Stella blinked. "Want

Briony replied with a sly smile. "There's another surgery that would be far more

"What kind?" Stella asked.

then beckoned Stella over with a crook of

and Briony whispered a few

eyes were wide with surprise. After a long moment, she grinned

women whispering conspiratorially

not fair! What are you talking about that I can't hear? Have you

than her. "Be good, little brother. We're keeping you out of the loop for your own good,

James: "...?"

rib, a head wound, and a mild concussion. After surgery, he was transferred to a private VIP

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