Diego looks up anxiously and freezes as he discovers the butler standing a few steps away from him, scrutinizing him with a suspicious gaze." What are you doing here with an object concealed behind your back ? " the butler questions, his voice tinged with mistrust.Diego feels a surge of panic, and his heart races as he desperately tries to come up with a plausible explanation." I... I came here to make a private phone call," he stammers.The butler furrows his brows, seemingly unconvinced." A private phone call ? In these deserted corridors ? "Diego struggles to swallow, sweat now trickling down his forehead. His mind races frantically, searching for a way to defuse the butler's growing suspicions." I needed... privacy for personal reasons," he says, forcing a strained smile." If you would kindly forgive me," he adds in a trembling voice.He pretends to quickly leave, however, the butler's penetrating gaze remains fixed on him.Once outside, Diego takes a deep breath, realizing

Maya shakes her head disapprovingly." It is now too late for that, Quentin. Jasmine is pregnant with your child, and as a father, you have the responsibility to provide for her needs," she declares firmly.Quentin clenches his teeth, irritated." I will not be bound by a mere fleeting impulse, Maya. My only obligation is towards my heritage," he retorts sharply.Maya fixes him with a stern gaze." And what becomes of your inheritance if there is no heir, sir? Do you wish to see it extinguished with you ? "Then she softens her tone." This child is innocent in its conception. Will you abandon your own flesh and blood to a life of deprivation and needs ? "Quentin remains silent." I never wished to be a father. I never envisioned such a burden and vulnerability," he bitterly thinks." But Maya is right. What will become of everything I possess without an heir? " he wonders.He sighs heavily."And where is Jasmine now? " he asks resignedly." She is also hospitalized in this facility,

Jayden tenderly embraces his sister to comfort her." Don't cry like this," he whispers." You did well to dismiss him. He only brought you pain and sorrow."Jasmine shakes her head, tears flowing freely." Why did he come ? After all my efforts to forget what happened between him and me? Why bring the past back now? I just want to forget him completely ! "She buries her face in Jayden's shoulder.He sighs." Forget about him, my dear sister. He doesn't deserve your tears. We are here, me and the baby, without expecting anything from that man. With time, memories will fade away."He gently places a hand on her belly." This child is our future. Let's leave Quentin Chen in the past, where he belongs. We will build our own happiness without him."Jasmine nods slowly, wiping her eyes. Jayden gives her an encouraging smile." That's my brave sister. No more tears now ! Tears won't benefit you or the baby. Come on, I'll finish preparing our meal."He guides her to the sofa and hands her a

" Don't move, Mr. Quantin Chen, or I'll shoot ! " declared the young woman with a murderous gaze filled with anger.Quantin remained motionless and powerless.Suddenly, another man injected a syringe into Quentin's neck. His vision became blurry, and he collapsed weakly onto the floor, unconscious.[•••••••••••••••••••••••••]Maya paced nervously in her office, consumed by anxiety. No news from Quentin for hours. Her phone rang unanswered." But where could he possibly be ! " she wondered, growing increasingly worried.As panic intensified in her chest, she made a decision." I'm going to visit Jasmine. Maybe he's still with her."A few minutes later, she found herself at Jasmine's place. Surprised, Jasmine welcomed her." Maya? What brings you here? You look deeply disturbed..."Maya replied with a tense voice," Has Quentin had the honor of visiting you today? He informed me that you had sent him a message to arrange a meeting."Jasmine stared at her, astonished." Absolutely not !

Suddenly, the door swung open abruptly, and a determined Japanese nurse named Lyly entered, her eyes sparkling with urgency.The nurse who was taking care of Quentin turned around, stunned." Who... who are you ? " she stammered, taken aback.Without a word, Lyly rushed to Quentin's bedside. Swiftly, she struck the nurse who was attending to him, causing her to collapse." Now, I must extract this patient from this facility as quickly as possible ! " Lyly thought.Ignoring the chaotic surroundings, Lyly skillfully unplugged the cables connected to Quentin's trembling body, while closely monitoring him.Gently, she lifted Quentin's fragile body from the bed, cradling him carefully despite his convulsions. His breathing was shallow and erratic.Navigating through the bustling hallways, Lyly moved with grace and determination." I will succeed. This patient must not succumb," she whispered.A truck awaited them outside the hospital, its engine roaring. With a firm hand, Lyly carefully pl