Ch. 1241..1250

Chapter 1241“How about we sneak the child out of Southern Haven Villas? Madelyn doesn’t care whether Zach lives or dies, but I refuse to believe she wouldn’t care about the life of her child,” said Cecilia.She leaned against Agustin’s chest and said, “I’ve been searching for Madelyn all this time, but I have no idea where she’s hiding. Besides, Kai went off to the research institute. Our people can’t get in there. It’s impossible to find out her whereabouts.”Agustin looked at Cecilia in his arms expressionlessly. “The Turner family now guards the Southern Haven Villas. It had a state-of-the-art defense and alarm system before Zach left. The general public can’t get in, and even if they manage to, they won’t make it out alive.”Cecilia excitedly suggested, “How about we set up explosives around the place and blow up Southern Haven Villas? We can dig a tunnel and bury the explosives underground. That way, it won’t be socomplicated.”Agustin said, “You are indeed ruthless.”Cecilia laughed boldly, “But you like me this way, don’t you?” Sheleaned in and kissed him slowly. In just a few minutes, a passionateatmosphere filled the office, the sounds making people’s hearts raceand faces blush.For some reason, Blake felt an inexplicable discomfort in her chest. Itwas a rare occurrence for her, and her anxious mind alwaysanticipated that something might happen. Just then, Liam walked in after finishing the call. “What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”Blake smiled and shook her head, “I’m fine. Is the call over?”Liam answered, “Yes. I’ve booked a restaurant for tonight. Whether it’s a real wedding or a fake one, I hope you can meet her. If she gets to see you, she’ll surely be happy.”Blake agreed, “Let’s get something for your mom when we go. It wouldn’t be nice to meet her empty-handed.”“Okay, I’ll go with your plan,” said Liam.Liam seemed to truly care about her. Most of what Blake knew about Liam’s mother was from his words. According to him, his mother was a very gentle person. She used to be the lead singer in a dance troupe and had fallen in love with his father at first sight. They eventually privately committed to each other, and Liam came into the picture later.However, little did they expect that Liam would become a casualty of their marriage falling apart. Now, his mother had remarried and had a new family. Regardless, Blake knew she needed to meet her.In the evening, they ultimately chose a restaurant that was closer to where Liam’s mother was staying. It took them about an hour and a half to get there. Chapter 1242At the restaurant, Liam and Blake had ordered their food. A woman sat across from them with a twelve-year-old child by her side. The kid was restless and kept poking at his food and spilling it everywhere. The lady gently chided him, but the kid did not care. The kid huffed at her and then continued to play with his food, and eventually the lady proceeded to ignore the child.The child’s name was Luke Beaver, while the woman was named Greta Hart. She used to perform in theater plays, and was still as beautiful as she always had been. There were some wrinkles on her face from age, but you could still see that she used to be a gorgeous woman. She was dressed in a red coat and wearing a pearl necklace.Yet, Greta looked slightly annoyed. She told Liam, “Luke still has tuition classes tomorrow, and my husband doesn’t know I’m here. If you have something to say, make it quick.”The mother and son sat one seat away from each other. At Liam side was Blake. Liam said to her, “I might be getting married soon hope you will come to my wedding.”Greta glanced at Blake’s face and pursed her lips. She told him nonchalantly, “I’m content with seeing you grow up healthy. Even though you’re getting married, I have nothing to give you. As for the money you transferred last time, I’ve already returned it. You can check the balance and see if there is any shortage. When the rights toyour custody were given to me, I did my due diligence to raise you to an adult. Now that you’re an able-bodied adult, I hope you can keep some distance from me and my current family.”Liam’s smile froze. His hand under the table balled into a fist. Blake saw this and knew how upset Liam was. She had not expected Greta to be so cruel. Ever since she remarried, she did not even want to acknowledge Liam.Liam lowered his head and had a sunken gaze. He kept quiet, but a sadness emanated from him. Greta continued, “However much money you have, you shouldn’t spend it whenever you want. She looks pretty. Both of you should go on and live your own lives.”After finishing her sentence, Greta got up and brought Luke away. Blake wanted to chase after her but was stopped by Liam.As Greta left the booth, Liam said slowly with a cracked voice, “Don’t go after her.”A tear fell onto his hand as he lowered his head. Blake knelt before him and stared at his reddened eyes, “Are you okay, Liam?”Then, Liam questioned himself despairingly, “How come even she doesn’t want me?”Liam had told Blake that making a reservation in this restaurant was very hard. In order to have a meal with her, he would book a seat almost every year. It was all just to have a meal with her.“I never blamed her for what happened to me. After she remarried, she left me at a school and never gave me a second glance again,”Liam said.“Am I not good enough?” Liam kept asking.“Why does she never approve of me? Am I not her biological child?” Liam questioned.Liam had spent most of his childhood in the hospital. While he was in school, he was often bullied by the other students. Liam spent almost all of his time studying to gain his mother’s approval, but had only ever managed to do so once.While he had been in high school and university, everyone around him would go home for the holidays. Liam, on the other hand, had nowhere to go. He was alone most of the time.Blake stood up and hugged Liam to try to comfort him while rubbing his back. She told him, “You never needed anyone’s approval. You’re doing wonderfully now, and you’ll find someone who treats you well wholeheartedly.”“We haven’t eaten anything yet. Let’s eat first. It’s still early, so we can’t take it slow,” Blake continued.‘It’s a shame we couldn’t send the invitation out in the end,’ Blake thought.Chapter 1243In the end, Liam was too eager to do this. Blake also did not know when Liam had made the invitation.The next day, Blake met Cecilia at her office at Jardin Corporation. After she had decided to go along with Cecilia’s wishes and started going out with Liam, she had informed Cecilia about it. Cecilia heard this and was pleased.Naturally, Cecilia hoped Blake would become Mrs. Xander as soon as possible. That way, Cecilia could push for Julian Xander to become the mayor without any worries. Liam could take the position of general secretary soon, too.“I’ve already done as you’ve told me to. Are you going to do as you promised and not hurt Madelyn?” Blake asked her.Cecilia smiled and stared at her. She replied, “Of course, as long as Madelyn doesn’t appear in Ventropolis, I’ll forgive what she’s done in the past. You’d better hope she never appears before me again.”Blake shouted, “In the end, you still want to go against her. You’re a liar.”Cecilia slammed the table and suddenly stood up. She argued, “I’m bending over backward for you, so what else do you want me to do? Stop pushing your luck just because you’re my sister. Even I have a limit to my patience!”“I’m your sister, and you should always consider my position since I’m family. What have Madelyn and Zach fed you to make you so loyal to them? I don’t understand what’s so good about her!” Cecilia questioned her.Blake answered, “Admit it! You’re jealous of her. You don’t have a sliver of her beauty and none of her kindness. You’ll never be comparable to her because she’s never hurt anyone before.After she finished, Blake turned around and left the office. Cecilia immediately crashed everything on her table onto the floor in a rage.On the other hand, Blake thought of where Madelyn had gone numerous times. She had only seen the person who took Madelyn away once. He was a beautiful man who had been dressed in a white tuxedo. However, Blake also had suspicions about whether Cecilia had found Madelyn.‘Could it be that Cecilia did all this to force me to marry Liam? Can I still trust Liam?” Blake thought.Blake raised her head and stared at Liam, who was searching for documents. Her gaze darkened as she thought, ‘This won’t do. I can’t let Cecilia have her way. I need to make a move, too.”Kevin had told her before that her subconscious would tell her what to do should anything happen. Blake thought this was a perfect opportunity to search for someone. She needed to find Kai Stewart. Only by looking for him could she know where Madelyn had gone.Chapter 1244Blake did all she could to try and track down the person who had taken Madelyn away. She requested leave from work from Liam. Liam initially wanted to accompany her, but Blake refused.Based on an address given to her, she eventually arrived at a medical research institute. She saw security guards standing outside. Unless someone walked out, no one from the outside could enter. Blake took out a name card and passed it to the security guards.Unexpectedly, they would warn her with a severe expression, “The person you are looking for isn’t here. I’m warning you: leave now, or we’ll call the cops. We’ll sue you for disturbing the peace and obstructing official business.”Anyone present here had a certain level of status. Blake did not dare forcefully break in. As she turned around, she slapped her forehead in regret. She mumbled, “Blake, how could you forget about this. Liam is the son of the mayor. He could solve this with just a phone call. Why didn’t you let Liam join you? How could you make such a simple mistake?”The security guards saw that she had not left, so they used their internal line to give a call, “Dr. Stewart, someone is looking for you.”Kai took off his mask and walked out of the laboratory. When he reached the end of the corridor, he took out a cigarette and lit it. He asked the security guards, “What do they look like?”The guard answered, “She seems young, a little over twenty. She’s wearing a black uniform and her name’s Blake. She says she’s Ms. Jent’s friend, and her sister is Ms. Harper. She looks like she’s searching for someone.“Understood,” Kai replied and hung up the call. After taking a few more puffs, he put it out in the trash bin.Just as Blake planned to call Liam, she remembered what Kevin had told her: To not trust anyone. She immediately suppressed the urge to call Liam. She did not make the call in the end.Blake waited in the car as time passed by. From noon to the evening, then the evening until night. Blake was getting drowsy and could only use spearmint chewing gum to keep herself awake. She had lost count of how many coffees she had drunk.She raised her wrists to check the time; it was already eight at night. Her phone had also run out of battery. Blake had no choice but to leave the car and walk. The cold breeze kept her slightly awake.When the security guards were changing shifts, Blake wrapped herself tighter, then leaned onto a railing. She was getting too bored and wanted to talk to someone. She asked, “Hey, soldier boy. You seem young, around twenty-five. Do you have a girlfriend? Do you want me to introduce you to someone?”The guard was stoic and unmoved. He stood firm at his post. Suddenly, she heard someone greeting another person nearby, “You’re off work, Dr. Stewart? Your wife is giving birth soon, right? Her belly has grown so big. It might be twins.”Lana was moving slowly with Kai’s help. Kai walked beside her and replied, “Thank you for your kind wishes, Dr. Parker.”Seeing the person who walked out, Blake immediately stood up. She stared at the couple, then walked over with a smile. She greeted Kai, “Dr. Stewart.”Lana saw who walked over and glanced at Kai. She asked him quietly, “Who is she?”Kai did not even give Blake a single glance. Instead, he looked at Lana gently and said, “Someone who doesn’t matter.”Blake followed them shamelessly. When she looked at Lana, she was stunned. She thought to herself, ‘Isn’t that Andrew Stewart’s wife?’ Chapter 1245‘How come?’ Blake thought.Blake knew she remembered correctly since she dirtied her dress the last time she was at the banquet. She had borrowed Lana’s skirt, and that was three years ago. Lana must not have recognized her.Blake immediately regained her senses and asked, “Dr. Stewart, where are you going? I drove my car here today. Why don’t I give you guys a ride?”Lana wanted to say something but was brought away from Kai by the guards. Kai did not even want to bother with her.“She looks like she’s looking for you. Why don’t we ask what she wants?” As Lana finished speaking, she felt a huge pain coming from her abdomen. She screamed, “Ah! My belly!”“Andrew, I feel like I’m going to give birth soon! My belly hurts!” Lana shouted.Kai saw the fluid flowing between Lana’s legs and panicked. Suddenly, he heard the sound of wheels screeching as Blake suddenly drove her car over and told him, “Dr. Stewart, get her in the car quickly. I’ll send you to the hospital.”Kai had no choice but to carry Lana, whose water had broken. They sat in the car. To soothe Lana, Blake put on some calming music.“Which hospital are we going to, Dr. Stewart?” Blake asked.Kai said, “Vanguard Hospital.”The Vanguard Hospital was small but fully equipped with complete medical facilities. They only treated families of military personnel or patients of higher status. Kai was the acting director of a medical school, so his status was high enough for the hospital.Blake drove on. Since she was familiar with the roads, she avoided the traffic and arrived at Vanguard Hospital in less than half an hour. This was her first time coming here. The hospital seemed heavily guarded, and no entry was given without a special pass.Blake was able to enter the hospital without any problem. The doctors swiftly brought Lana to the delivery room. A nurse checked on Lana while Kai and Blake waited outside. Ultimately, Blake could not resist and said, “Dr. Stewart, I wanted to talk to you about Madelyn.”Kai placed his arms on his hips and waited by the door. He replied, “I don’t know what you’re talking about. Since you’ve sent us here, you can leave now.”Blake got closer and looked at him anxiously, “If you truly didn’t want me to ask you, you could’ve stopped me by the door. Since you let me in, that means you actually have something you wanted to tell me, right?”Kai turned his head and stared directly at her. He observed her and then commented, “You’re smarter than you look. Even so, I won’t tell you where Madelyn is. She’s doing fine and there’s no need for her to return.”Blake pursed her lips and then explained, “Dr. Stewart, a lot of things have happened through these few months. Mr. Jardin is being held captive by Cecilia and is in a coma. The company has ended up in Cecilia’s hands. It’s in danger, and she’s still keeping contact with someone secretly. I don’t know who this person is. If we continue to let Cecilia do this, Jardin Corporation will be ruined.”“Kevin said that before Mr. Jardin fell into a coma, he left something with Madelyn. I heard from Cecilia that it was an inheritance document,” Blake continued.“Now, it seems Cecilia has found Madelyn’s location. I came to you not just for selfish reasons but also to help Madelyn.”Kai squinted his eyes and asked her, ” What relationship do you have with Cecilia?”Chapter 1246 The lights at the end of the corridor flickered. Blake and Kai were sitting on the hospital bench when she asked, “If I come clean to you later, will you help me, Dr. Stewart?”Coincidentally, a nurse came out of the delivery room and told Kai, “Dr. Stewart, your wife’s cervix has opened around four centimeters. She should be in labor at five in the morning.”Kai stood up and nodded, “Okay. Thank you very much.”The nurse gave him some simple instructions since everyone at the hospital knew Kai was famous in the medical field and that he worked at a medical research institute. Every doctor wanted to become as brilliant as he was.Then, the nurse left. With their previous conversation interrupted, Blake pursed her lips and struggled to restart it. After she saw Kai walk in, she had no choice but to wait outside. Kai saw Lana lying on the bed and started coaxing her gently.At that very moment, Blake completely recollected who this woman was. She was the wife of the Stewart family’s heir, Andrew Stewart.Andrew was the gentlest person Blake had ever met. She met him at a gathering a few years ago. She could feel her restless heartbeat whenever she saw him, but it would calm down whenever she went near him.Andrew was the ideal man for so many Ventropolis women. Sadly, he married young and broke so many young women’s hearts.‘Kai…’ Blake thought while attempting to calm down. She could deduce what their relationship was.‘What the hell happened in the Stewart family? Why is Lana together with her brother-in-law?’ She thought.Since Lana had started to feel her labor pains, she was drenched in sweat. Her face was pale as she leaned into Kai’s embrace. However, Blake could hear her call him by Andrew’s name.“Andrew, if you’re busy, you should go. I’m much better now. The baby is behaving. I’ll be fine,” Lana told Kai.Blake was outside the door and did not enter. She smiled at Lana and nodded her head. Kai did not bother with her and just focused on comforting Lana, ” No need to worry, it’ll be fine. I’ll keep you company for a while. What you need to do now is to keep up your strength. Do you want to eat anything? I’ll buy it for you.”Lana said, “I just want to eat the pastina from Church Avenue.”Kai obliged, “Sure. I’ll help you get it.”Blake went up and offered herself, “Let me go. I have time. Do you have anything you can’t consume, Mrs. Stewart?”Lana looked at Kai for help. He smiled and answered for her, “Nothing spicy. Anything else is fine.”Blake nodded and said, “Sure. I’ll be going now.”After Lana saw Blake leave, she asked softly, “She came here for Madelyn, right?“Did something happen, Andrew? I remember you were good friends with the CEO of Jardin Corporation. Why don’t we help her as much as we can?” Lana continued asking.Kai lowered his gaze and said, “It’s not that I don’t want to help, but it’s not time yet.“This was all his choice,” Kai added.Lana was confused and asked, “What choice?”Chapter 1247 Kai shook his head and did not explain anything further. He could only deduce that because Zach had committed so many evil acts toward Madelyn throughout his life, this was the only way for him to make her have a change of heart. However, it was wrong for him to gamble it after all that scheming; she would not come back just because he gambled off his life.Since that was what Zach owed Madelyn, only he could repay his debt; no one could interject in it. There was an insurmountable chasm between them. Regardless, the Jardin Corporation had nothing to do with Kai. Ultimately, taking in Cecilia was Zach’s choice.Blake said Cecilia had found where Madelyn was staying, but that was impossible. If Madelyn had not shown herself, even Kai would not have known where she was. Unless she came out herself and accepted Zach, no one would be able to find her.‘Everyone has their regrets anyways,’ Kai mused.On the other hand, Blake drove and passed through the city. She managed to buy pastina and returned to the hospital. When she arrived, she told them, “I was worried taking away the food would affect its texture, so I’ll warm it up first, Mrs. Stewart. The owner had prepared the sauces for us, too.”Lana smiled and nodded in gratitude, ” Thank you.”Blake replied, “It’s fine. It’s part of my job.”Then, she brought the cooked pastina to Lana. After she finished eating, she went to sleep. When Blake looked at the time, it was already midnight. She sat by the door and nodded off.When her head drooped, she saw a pair of leather shoes. Blake immediately woke up and raised her head. She swiftly rose and asked, “Are you preparing to rest, Dr. Stewart? I won’t take up more than five minutes. I have some stuff I want to say to you.”Kai raised his wrist to check the time. He then commented, “You have four and a half minutes starting now.”Blake immediately started, “I won’t lie to you. I’m Cecilia’s long-lost sister. My original name was Abigail Samford. To solidify her status, she collaborated with the Xander family to help them obtain the mayor seat. Hence, she’s using Madelyn’s life to blackmail me into marrying into the Xander family and becoming Mrs. Xander.”Then, Blake continued, “I’m looking for you first to tell you that Cecilia has found Madelyn’s location. Secondly, I want to help Kevin finish the mission Mr. Jardin left him. I like Kevin, and I want to be with him. Hence, regardless of whether it’s for Madelyn or Kevin, I hope everything can be as it was.“Now, I’m at a dead end. I don’t know what the hell to do, and I have no way to do them. So, I came to meet you,” Blake ended.Then, Kai interjected, “You finished?”Blake answered thoughtfully, “I’ve finished.”“Alright,” Kai replied and nodded his head. Then, he explained, “Now, I’ll answer your questions. You say it’s all for Madelyn, but you do it just because you don’t want to marry someone you don’t love. I took psychology when I was in France long ago; I know what goes on in someone’s mind.”He continued, “I’m sure Madelyn treated you nicely, so you don’t have to worry. She is fine. No one will find her if she doesn’t show herself.“Alright, that’s my answer,” Kai said.He then put his hands in his pockets and turned around. Then, he gave Blake a sideways glance. He added, “If you truly want to help Madelyn, then you should think where Cecilia’s breakthrough is at.”‘Who is she afraid of? Who she is terrified of!’ Blake realized.“Or more so, what’s her weakness,” Kai told her.Chapter 1248Blake thought, ‘The person Cecilia is afraid of? Her Achilles’s heel?’She might not know Cecilia’s weakness, but she knew who could really get under her skin. There was this saying that everyone had one. And for Cecilia, the only person who could keep her in check was Zach.Blake stood by the open door, bowed in gratitude, and said, “Thank you, Dr. Stewart. I have an idea of what to do now.”Kai walked to the bedside quietly. Seeing Lana was about to wake up, he gently held and coaxed her.Lana asked, “What’s wrong?”Kai smiled, “Nothing. Go back to sleep.”His gaze deepened as he stared at the illuminated desk lamp, ‘Zach, I know you wouldn’t back yourself into a corner. Actually, you’ve orchestrated all of this. Regardless of Cecilia or Madelyn, it’s all within your plan. Otherwise, why would I say you’re cunning?‘Kevin was indeed a part of your plan, a pawn in it. However, you’ve put all your chips on Blake this time. She’s the crucial piece, isn’t she? The beginning of that wedding was actually the start of your scheme.’As the person who knew Zach the best, Kevin surprisingly did not figure out exactly when Zach learned about the connection between Blake and Cecilia. Kai thought, ‘Zach, you’re really something! You’ve schemed everyone, and even you are a part of the plan this time. Hope that things work out in your favor.’As Blake drove home, she suddenly noticed someone walking toward her with a distressed look. That person was none other than Liam. She thought,’ Why is he showing up here at this hour? And in this freezing weather, too?’She parked the car on the side of the road, quickly got out, and jogged over to him. She asked, “Liam, do you know what time it is now? Why are you here?”Liam coughed gently a few times, “I couldn’t stop worrying about you. Is everything sorted out?”Blake avoided eye contact. It seemed like there was hesitation in her heart, and she was reluctant to share it with him. So, she changed the subject and said, “Looks like it’s about to rain. Let’s head back.”Back at the apartment, Blake turned on the heat. Then, she went to the kitchen and poured a glass of water for Liam. She handed him the glass, “Have some to warm yourself up.”She walked over and pulled open the curtain; it was almost daylight outside. She was exhausted from the day. So, she plopped down on the sofa next to Liam, grabbed some fruits from the tray on the table, wiped them with her hands, and started eating.She barely had anything to eat the whole day. On the way to buy pastina for Lana, she grabbed a piece of bread and casually had a few bites to get by.“Blake, is everything going smoothly?” Liam asked.Blake held onto a pillow, nestled against the sofa, and nodded with a drowsy expression. She was nearing complete exhaustion. She answered, ” No major issues for now, but he didn’t provide any information when he spoke to me. I’ll have to figure out a different way.”Chapter 1249 “No worries. I can think of other ways to help you. If we get married, I could… I checked out rings when I was at the mall today. I don’t know if you’d like it or not.” Liam took out a black velvet box from his pocket. When he opened it and took out the ladies’ diamond ring, he did not hear Blake’s response; only her steady breathing was heard in the quiet room.He stood up quietly from the sofa and knelt in front of her. Blake remained undisturbed. Deep affection filled his gaze as he took out the ring, “I know I might be taking advantage of the situation, but I’ve had enough of waiting. Blake, no matter what happens in the future, I don’t want you to divorce me so easily.”It was Liam’s selfishness. Indeed, the thought of divorce had never crossed his mind since Blake proposed marriage.Liam lifted Blake from the sofa, walked into the bedroom, and helped her out of her shoes and coat. He then covered her with a blanket, making her roll into the covers, adjusting herself to find a comfortable position in bed.As dawn broke the next day, Blake stirred in bed. When she groggily opened her eyes and saw a man beside her, her eyes widened in an instant. It was not until she saw that it was Liam that the shock and vigilance in her eyes slowly began to relax. With furrowed brows, she got out of bed, put on her shoes, ran her fingers through her hair, and walked into the living room.Blake felt thirsty, so she poured herself a glass of water and took several sips. Standing by the floor-to-ceiling windows, she rubbed her forehead and felt more awake.She turned around at the sound of footsteps behind her and saw Liam in gray and white striped pajamas. They seemed well-fitted but were somewhat oversized in reality. This set of pajamas had originally been prepared by Blake for Kevin when she moved in. Little did she know, he had never worn them nor the slippers on Liam’s feet.Blake shifted her gaze away, forced a faint smile, and greeted him, “Good morning.”Liam replied, “Morning. Did I bother you last night?”Blake hesitated for a moment, then shook her head, “No, I’m fine.”After a short silence, she continued, ” Liam, we can’t let that happen again. It’s not proper.”They were just friends, but they slept in the same bed. Even as friends, especially of the opposite sex, it was not suitable to share a bed. Blake did not want to betray Kevin or cause unnecessary misunderstandings, even if he knew the arrangements.Liam’s eyes showed a touch of sadness. He nodded, “Okay. It won’t happen again.”When Blake lowered her head, she suddenly noticed the ring on her fourth finger. A look of surprise crossed her face, and she asked, “What is this ring?Liam laughed it off, “I bought this ring yesterday and wanted to see if it would be a good fit for you. I forgot to take it off when you were asleep last night. Sorry.”Blake did not think much of it. She removed the ring from her fourth finger and explained, “We haven’t made it public yet. It’s too early to have a ring, so let’s not do it yet. I’m afraid it might attract public attention.”She quickly changed the subject, saying, “It’s still early, and we have one and a half hours before work. Do you want to rest a bit more? I can prepare breakfast for you.”Liam shook his head, “It’s okay. I’ll eat at the office.”The vibes between them grew silent all of a sudden. Blake did not want to see Liam’s anxious expression as he held the ring in the palm of his hand, but she knew there were situations when she had to be tough. Love did not tolerate the slightest betrayal. Now, she had to come up with a plan, so she and Liam would not reach the point of getting married.“Well, I’ll take a shower first and then head to work.” After saying this, Blake grabbed a set of work clothes from the master bedroom and went into the bathroom to shower. The warm water cascaded down from above. She closed her eyes, her mind filled with the words Kai spoke last night.‘Now, the priority is to facilitate Mr. Jardin’s awakening. To understand his condition, I’ll need his medical reports.’Chapter 1250While Liam was driving Blake back to the office, she closed her laptop and put it in her bag. She said, “Just drop me off at the subway station. I might need to go somewhere else later.”Liam asked, “Where do you need to go? I can give you a ride.”Blake pursed her lips, hesitated briefly, and said, “It’s okay. I’m just going to buy something. I’ll return to the company in a bit.”“Okay.” Liam went along with her decision without asking any more questions. He stopped the car at the subway’s entrance, and Blake got off without a backward glance. She hurried into the subway station, unaware of the hurt in Liam’s eyes caused by her distrust.SereneCare Hospital was completely under Cecilia’s control. Blake approached the front desk and said, Hello, I’m a staff member of Jardin Corporation. I’m here to visit Mr. Jardin. Here is my employee badge; you can take a look.”The two people at the hospital front desk exchanged glances. They shook their heads and said, “Did you make an appointment before? Without Ms. Samford’s permission, you might be unable to go upstairs. The VIP rooms on the fifteenth floor are all sealed off now.Blake frowned and thought, ‘Cecilia has gone crazy to such an extent.’She asked again, “Can I see Mr. Jardin’s medical examination report?”The front desk nurse answered, “We’re not sure about that. You need to ask Dr. Griver. She’s the chief physician and a general practitioner who just transferred here. Many things require her approval before proceeding.”Blake got a business card and found Joanna’s office. Outside the office, she glanced inside but found no one. After a while, she heard a decisive voice echoing down the hallway, “The patient’s condition has stabilized now. Initiate stimulation therapy and do it daily to promote arousal as soon as possible.”“Okay, Dr. Griver.”Joanna’s assistants accompanied her. Seeing Blake standing at the office door, she cast assessing glances on her up and down, “Who are you?”Blake said, “Hello, my name is Blake. Regarding Mr. Jardin, is it convenient for us to talk privately?”Joanna unexpectedly dismissed the people around her. She walked into the office with Blake following her, put down the documents in her hand, and said, “Go ahead. What brings you here?Blake said, “I’m here for a detailed medical examination report on Mr. Jardin. I want to know how he is doing now.”Joanna asked, “Are you Cecilia’s sister?Blake was surprised and wondered how Joanna knew her. Looking at her stunned expression, Joanna smiled as she introduced herself, “I’m your sister’s friend, and she asked me to be here. Cecilia said you might come to me, but I didn’t anticipate you’d actually come.“She also mentioned that if you wanted Mr. Jardin’s information, I should give it to you without hesitation. However, I’m curious. What use would you have for this report as an assistant? From what I know, you’re not a doctor.”Blake did not expect that Joanna would actually be in cahoots with Cecilia. She could not help but grow more cautious in her mind.“Don’t give me that look. I’m just doing a job for the money. Besides healing and saving lives, I’m also an employee. “Joanna spoke as she retrieved the prepared report from the drawer.When Blake was about to take it, Joanna suddenly held down one end of the file, stopping her. She chuckled and added, “By the way, if you’re bringing it to Kai, tell him about the past between me and him is not settled. If he’s interested, he can compete with me again. This time, I won’t lose to him for sure.”Blake had no patience to waste more time with her. So, she directly pulled out the thick examination report and turned to leave swiftly and decisively. Watching her go, Joanna chuckled and made a call to Cecilia.