After receiving his IV treatment, Nigel's condition stabilized. He slept peacefully at the hospital for the rest of the afternoon. In the evening, Bella escorted him home.

As Bella and Steven were leaving the villa, they ran into Justin, looking disheveled.

"Bella!" Justin surged forward, pulling her into his arms. "You've worked so hard. I tried to hurry, but I still couldn't help with anything."

"Don't say that. Taking care of Grandpa Nigel is also my responsibility." Bella smiled gently. She reached up to his shoulder to massage it lightly.

"I'll go check on Grandpa." Justin took a step forward, but Bella stopped him. "Grandpa Nigel just fell asleep, so let's not disturb him. He's getting old, and the wedding preparations have exhausted him. Let him rest."

"That's true." Justin sighed, feeling guilty.

"Justin." Bella paused, her expression turned serious. "Let's get in the car. I need to talk to you."

The couple got into her car, with Steven sitting in the driver's seat.

"Today, while I was with Grandpa Nigel at the hospital, I ran into Christopher. He's been admitted there."

Justin's eyes widened as he grabbed her hand tightly, his palm hot and clammy. He remained silent, but his concern was palpable.

"Don't worry, I was just being polite and checked in on him. Nothing happened. As they say, nothing ventured, nothing gained."

suffering from appendicitis, as his secretary claims, then why would they place security around the entire hospital ward like a fortress? It's clear he doesn't want anyone to know he's ill. And another thing, Taylor was carrying Diazepam, but

"We've already investigated his background. He's an orphan! Given his

said, his voice deep and serious. "It's also known as Valium, a central nervous system depressant. It's used to

that Christopher has epilepsy?" Steven asked, puzzled. "Even if he was sick, so what? He's already wiped

that Christopher has been injecting drugs over a long period of time. He was likely hospitalized due

and Steven were

out a cold laugh. "Christopher was involved in the drug trade back when he was in Sentania, and he got hooked on illegal substances after returning to the country. Would a drug kingpin who has been lurking in the shadows for so many years never touch the stuff himself? If we can gather evidence of his drug use, it would not only deal him a heavy blow but also

just heard. "There's one problem.

can we get evidence

be very secretive with his habits. Aside from Taylor, no one else would be allowed in. Even if we report

was both beautiful and cunning, her gaze firm. "Even if we can't

everything unfolded just as

hospitalized due to a severe adverse reaction to the drugs he had been taking. In the past, he had experienced similar episodes.

He was in and out of emergency treatment all day before he stabilized. The severity of

halted, if he were to face another crisis and drag the Boss down with him, his fate

night, Christopher was discussing matters with Taylor in his hospital room. His face was pale and

is truly nauseating. When can I finally

was extremely dangerous. It took a full day of rescue efforts to pull you through." Taylor tried to persuade him. "The doctor said you need to stay in the hospital for at least another week for observation until your condition is fully stabilized. Your health is of

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