She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 674:

“That’s the president of Shaw Group in there,” Lawrence replied airily, though the concern in his voice betrayed him. “If he dies on my watch, both his family and Freya Briggs will rip me apart.”

More than anything, securing a deal with Kristian had taken tremendous effort. Lawrence had done his part, but now the man teetered on the edge of death.

Lawrence felt like he’d been dealt a raw hand.

Soon, a doctor emerged from behind the doors, a thin sheen of sweat on his brow.

“How is he?” Lawrence asked immediately.

“His condition is critical,” the doctor said plainly. “His body temperature won’t stabilize, and he’s lost a significant amount of blood. The bullet is lodged dangerously close to his heart. Extraction would be extremely risky.”

“So you’re saying there’s no hope?” Lawrence asked bluntly.

“Not necessarily,” the doctor hesitated. “If you can get in touch with Dr. Jacob Prescott, then there might be a way.”

“Jacob Prescott?” Lawrence stilled.

“Yes.”

settled on Lawrence’s face. He suddenly had the sinking feeling that he

Jacob had

were worthwhile. But Jacob? He acted solely on whims. His ability to snatch lives from death’s grip was beyond dispute, but whether he chose to act was another

and

within twelve hours, even a miracle won’t save Kristian Shaw,”

all over again.

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out, phone in hand, pacing the corridor several times before making the

twice, then

again. Hung up on

On the twelfth attempt, the line finally connected, and a

you to save someone,” Lawrence said flatly, though his

call cut off like a