Chapter 1147:

Out of the blue, Clayton declared, “I have no intention of holding you captive, but let’s not forget your leg was seriously injured in the car accident. Feel free to leave if you wish. Elma, though not my flesh and blood, has been like a daughter to me since I have watched her grow up. I’ll ensure she receives the finest medical care. However, I must caution you—since you intoxicated Jake and he ended up being poisoned, you stand out as the suspect, and he hates you to your core. Should you decide…”

To take Elma and discover your whereabouts, even I might be powerless to protect you.” With those words, Clayton exited the room.

Shortly after, a servant appeared, pushing a wheelchair.

Once assisted into the wheelchair, Kallie promptly asked to be taken to see Elma. Her request was met without objection, and she was smoothly guided toward Elma’s hospital room.

During the car accident, Kallie had instinctively protected Elma, covering her with her own body. As a result, Elma only sustained minor injuries. Her adorable face was smeared with blood, and her pale forehead bore a bruise. Though the injuries weren’t severe, the sight of Elma in such a state pierced Kallie’s heart with profound sorrow.

“I’m sorry, Elma,” Kallie whispered, her fingers gently tracing Elma’s delicate cheeks as tears cascaded down her own face.

having dragged

was even more questionable. She knew they had to flee—she

his team swiftly discovered Edgar,

grim tableau of tragedy. Kallie and Elma had vanished, leaving Edgar alone in

heard of Edgar, aware that he had once been Jake’s most reliable assistant. There was a time when Jake and Edgar had been a formidable team, with Edgar being

a wave of pity washed over him. Without hesitation, Leo commanded that Edgar be

back to Edgar on the way to the hospital, he saw an unfamiliar young man

needing to be pressed, Edgar gathered the last remnants of his strength to

Nixon and Elma

these grave words, Edgar’s hand fell slack by his

startled Leo, but fortunately, a faint breath still fluttered

stabilizing Edgar, Leo rushed to convey the dire news to

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