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."

furrowed. "The main issue is that if Christopher is only 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 he claimed it was

investigated his background. He's an orphan! Given his vile

"It's also known as Valium, a central nervous system depressant. It's used to treat anxiety, induce sleep, and control seizures and convulsions. When I was in the military, some comrades used it to

if he was sick, so what? He's already wiped out his entire family. There's no one

suspect that Christopher has been injecting drugs over a long period

Steven

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

he just heard. "There's one problem. He's

can we get evidence

else would be allowed in. Even if we report him, we wouldn't

no chance." Bella's smile was both beautiful and cunning, her gaze firm. "Even if we can't get close to him, we

end, everything unfolded

he had been taking. In the past, he had experienced similar episodes. Under the care of

unexpectedly severe. He suffered from seizures, broke out in rashes, and even experienced respiratory failure. He was in and out of emergency treatment all day before

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

matters with Taylor in his hospital room. His face was pale

is truly nauseating.

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

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