The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1450

Alaric fought to suppress the rising tide of anxiety and concern within him, struggling to sound composed when he finally found the words to ask. His heartbeat thundered in his ears, fearful of hearing the worst possible news.

After all, a car accident can range from a minor scrape to a major catastrophe. In the worst-case scenario, it could mean a one-way trip to the morgue. Best case, it might involve a few broken bones or some scrapes and bruises.

The very thought of the word “morgue” made Alaric’s blood run cold, and he silently prayed he wouldn’t hear it from the nurse’s lips

The nurse, her collar crumpled from Alaric’s anxious grip, tried to compose herself despite the imposing presence of the man before her.

Alaric, with his striking looks and noble demeanor, was clearly a man of wealth and influence, exuding an intimidating aura that was both frightening and inexplicably thrilling.

The nurse, barely in her twenties, had never encountered such a handsome man in the flesh. Stealing a glance at Alaric, she felt her heart flutter with a mix of fear and attraction.

rough with her moments before, she was still eager to assist him. “Sir, please come with me. I’ll help you find the information you need,” the nurse said, leading Alaric

a woman named Hertha was in

entire body tensed, his complexion turning ashen, his heart constricting as if caught in a

is here. Take a look,” the head nurse said, handing over Hertha’s medical records to

through the pages haphazardly, then, unable to discern the medical jargon, demanded, “Please, just tell me how she’s doing.”

presence, replied, “The patient sustained a head injury. She was bleeding profusely upon arrival, but thankfully, we managed to stabilize her. She’s been in intensive care for observation. If she doesn’t develop a fever

She’s alive!

been wound up

that’s all that matters,” he

he said, moving to

after him. “The ICU has strict regulations. Patients are off-limits to visitors during observation. Give it half an hour; she’s due to be transferred to a regular

the gravity of ICU restrictions, Alaric paused. Bringing in outside germs or