Chapter 554

After a round of emergency treatment, Kelly was no longer in any danger.

Carter, Theo, and Nate stayed by her side through the night, never leaving the hospital.

The next day, their care continued-gentle words, attentive gestures, concern at every turn.

Kelly noticed that Carter and Theo, who had gradually begun to grow distant, were now treating her just as they used to.

She was pleased.

She hadn’t managed to kill Sharon, true. But regaining the hearts of both father and son-well, that was still a win in her book. That day, Nate had gone out to buy food. Kelly sat alone on the hospital bed, idly scrolling through her phone, bored out of her mind. Her injuries looked severe, but in truth, they weren’t serious-just superficial wounds. Nothing that would interfere with her upcoming concert.

A soft knock sounded on the hospital room door.

She assumed it was Nate.

“Nate, did Carter say anything about when he’s coming…”

She froze mid-sentence.

are you

bouquet of

Isn’t it only natural for me to come check on you? What’s wrong? Am I


just… if Nate or Carter walk in and see you here, they might start asking

had no idea Thomas had already made

won’t be back for a while. As for Carter, he’s at a contract signing right now. He won’t be showing up anytime soon. No one’s going

Her palms

the room like a thin layer

a while, Kelly broke

is Dillon

black market. Every transaction, every contract goes through me in one way or

and the panic on her face slowly drained away, replaced by something

me, why

calmly. “But what about you, Kelly? You planned something this big, and you didn’t

half-smile. “Or do

took a


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