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Chapter 59 :The Hospital Visit
Collins and Anna had been sitting in the hospital’s VIP lounge for over an hour, still waiting for clearance from John’s security team. The air felt heavy, not because of the cold-conditioned atmosphere, but because of the scrutiny of the guards stationed at every turn.“It’s not like we’re here to assassinate him,” Collins muttered under his breath, leaning closer to Anna.“Will you shush it! They can hear you,” she snapped, her eyes darting to a guard who was standing with his arms folded, looking every bit like a man who could toss Collins out with one hand.“I know,” Collins replied, smirking slightly, “but these checks are a lot for just a visit.”“His grandfather might be there. And don’t forget—he just survived… whatever it was. We still don’t know the full story. Let them be extra careful.”“If you say so, John’s defender.”Anna shot him a glare sharp enough to cut glass. He didn’t even flinch; instead, he looked away, as though her threats barely registered.Finally, after th
Chapter 58: Stolen or Lost
Anna didn’t waste a second. The moment she realised her phone was missing, she grabbed her keys, rushed out of the house, and sped toward the wine store. Her heart was pounding against her ribs, and her thoughts raced faster than the car itself. The phone wasn’t just a device—it held private messages, business accounts, and financial access codes. In the wrong hands, it could be a disaster.Before she even reached the store, she had already called the asset manager, her voice sharp and urgent, instructing him to freeze every single one of her accounts until further notice. It was the only thing she could do to buy herself some time. Thankfully, he assured her no suspicious transactions had been made—at least, not yet. That gave her a small wave of relief, but it didn’t slow her pace.When she pulled into the wine store’s parking lot, she stopped for a moment, taking deep breaths. Her fingers gripped the steering wheel tightly. She couldn’t afford to make a scene before she even got in
Chapter 57: Unplanned Interruptions
Twenty-four hours earlier.Collins and Anna had been restless since the incident involving John exploded across their social media feeds. The footage had been shared, re-shared, dissected, and discussed endlessly online. They were eager to see him, to check in, to distract him if nothing else. The store visit for the new semester’s outfits had become the perfect excuse to meet up.Anna had called Collins to pick her up. She was too tired to drive herself and did not want to trouble the family driver for something as casual as a shopping trip. It was supposed to be lighthearted, a friendly day out before classes resumed.By the time Collins arrived at her gate, Anna was already dressed to perfection — a cute summer dress hugging her frame, a neat high bun drawing attention to the graceful curve of her neck. She had taken extra care, not for Collins, but because dressing well was second nature to her.He sent her a short text when he arrived.Hurry up. Tight schedule.Collins had his ow
Chapter 57: Unplanned Interruptions
Twenty-four hours earlier.Collins and Anna had been restless since the incident involving John exploded across their social media feeds. The footage had been shared, re-shared, dissected, and discussed endlessly online. They were eager to see him, to check in, to distract him if nothing else. The store visit for the new semester’s outfits had become the perfect excuse to meet up.Anna had called Collins to pick her up. She was too tired to drive herself and did not want to trouble the family driver for something as casual as a shopping trip. It was supposed to be lighthearted, a friendly day out before classes resumed.By the time Collins arrived at her gate, Anna was already dressed to perfection — a cute summer dress hugging her frame, a neat high bun drawing attention to the graceful curve of her neck. She had taken extra care, not for Collins, but because dressing well was second nature to her.He sent her a short text when he arrived.Hurry up. Tight schedule.Collins had his ow
Chapter 55: Lost but Found
John’s grandfather sat stiffly in his leather armchair, staring at the darkened screen of his phone. The silence in the study was suffocating. He had tried calling John repeatedly, but every attempt ended with the same dead tone—switched off. His fingers drummed against the desk as if trying to beat away the creeping dread.“Find him,” he said finally, his voice low but trembling. “If he is too ashamed to come home, then send someone to bring him. Track his car. Bring him back to me.”The chief butler bowed his head respectfully. “Yes, sir.”Without another word, he left the study and made his way to the IT control room. The long corridor seemed colder than usual, and his polished shoes echoed sharply against the marble floor.Inside the IT room, a handful of technicians were already busy monitoring various feeds and logs. The chief butler’s arrival drew their attention immediately.“Hello,” he began firmly, “I need the current location of Master John’s car—and if possible, his own wh
Chapter 54: Allies Who Come Through
In 2000, the Raymond name had almost been dragged through the dirt beyond repair. John’s grandfather still remembered the taste of it—bitterness, shame, and the slow-burning anger of knowing you’d been set up. The headlines had screamed his name in bold black letters, the vultures of the media tearing at him like he was already a carcass.And now, as he watched events unfold around John, he recognized the pattern instantly. This wasn’t a mere coincidence. He had been here before, and if there was one thing he knew, it was that a man on the brink of public ruin could make a mistake so final that no apology or strategy could undo it. He had to speak to John—before anger or despair pushed him into doing something irreversible.Back then, it had been New Year’s Eve. The world was dancing into a new millennium. He’d been out with friends, celebrating like everyone else—wine, music, and the reckless joy of entering a new decade. It was the first time in decades he’d allowed himself to have
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