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Sitting upright, Noah answered the call from his bodyguard.
The anxious party on the other end reported, “Mr. Casey insists on meeting you, sir. Julian refused to disobey your order, so Mr, Casey hit him in the head with a vase.”
Noah frowned. “How is Julian now?”
“He has been taken to receive medical care, and another employee has taken his place.”
“Tell them that if Casey dares to make another move, they are allowed to fight back. Just leave him breathing.” Noah ordered coldly.
The bodyguard affirmed, “Yes, sir!”
After ending the call, River asked, “What happened?”
Noah pulled River into his arms. “Just a trivial matter. Let’s go to sleep.”
At Novamere Hospital, midnight.
Yuliana observed Scott exiting the consultation room.
Soon after, Yuliana heard an unfamiliar woman’s voice.
She spoke in Spanish. “Sir, is two weeks enough for the next step?”
Not understanding the language, Yuliana used her phone to record the conversation.
Scott replied in Spanish, “Two weeks are sufficient. Just follow the same plan for the next two weeks.”
The woman affirmed, “Understood, sir. I’ll make a move first.”
Scott nodded.
The sound of the woman’s footsteps gradually approached Yuliana’s location.
It was too late for Yuliana to grab the metal block–she was shocked.
She glanced at the stairway and decided to run downstairs.
Observing a seam in the fire door, the woman frowned and picked up the metal block.
Scott noticed the woman was still there and asked in puzzlement, “What’s going on, Elvira?”
Elvira passed the metal block to Scott. “I found this stuck in the door crack, sir. I believe it’s intentional.”
Scott took the palm–sized metal block, wondering, ‘Who put this here?”
He circled past Elvira, scanning the fire escape, downstairs, and upstairs.
“Check upstairs, Elvira,” Scott instructed.
Elvira nodded, rushing upstairs with agile movements.
Scott walked back to his residence, gazing downstairs from the window.
Elvira returned 10 minutes later, reporting to Scott, who was fiddling with the metal block, “Everything seems normal, sir.”
Scott pondered briefly. “Okay, you may leave. Remember to take the fire escape.”
Elvira replied, “Alright, sir. I’ll inform you if anything comes up. Take care of your safety, too.”
Scott continued monitoring downstairs after Elvira left.
He sat on the sofa only when Elvira had left the residential building. He expected someone would need to exit through the building’s only entrance, but he saw no one leave after Elvira.
Convinced that the fire door and escape would make noise, Scott frowned. ‘Could the metal block be stuck there coincidentally?‘
Meanwhile, Yuliana hid in the dumpster, suppressing nausea before getting out.
She removed her top and cap, then ran down the building, staying close to the wall of the parking lot.
Yuliana called Neil as soon as she entered the car.
Neil was still awake and quickly picked up the call, not expecting to hear Yuliana gagging.
Yuliana entered the diner about ten minutes later, feeling refreshed. She tossed her curly hair back and approached Neil. “I almost rubbed my skin off in the shower, Neil!”
Neil popped a can of coke and handed it to Yuliana, chuckling. “Have some.”
Yuliana grabbed the coke, took a huge gulp, placed the can down heavily, and pulled out her phone. She brought up the voice recording and pushed the phone toward Neil. “Listen to this and see if you understand, Neil.”
Neil listened to the conversation but shook his head to indicate his cluelessness.
“Send the voice clip to me, and I’ll get someone to translate it,” Neil said.
Yuliana made an ‘okay‘ gesture. “Oh right, Scott noticed me.”
Neil raised his head in astonishment. “Did he see you?”
Yuliana waved her hand dismissively. “He didn’t see me because I put on a different disguise every day that I follow him.”
Neil was relieved. “Let’s put an end to this, Yulia. It’s too dangerous.”
“No! I don’t want to give up halfway, and I think there’s something really off about Scott!” Yuliana declined seriously.
Neil relented. “Tell me about your opinion.”
Yuliana said, “It’s true that he has been busy working in the hospital since the day I started following him! However, he would go out every now and then at midnight and meet up with a different person every time! Moreover, his conversations sounded like he was planning something, but there’s no specification on what exactly they were doing.”
“He would go out frequently during midnight? Why haven’t you told me about this?” Neil frowned.
Yuliana said, “It’s too troublesome to report everything. I’m tired, you see. Neil, I need you to do me a favor.”
“Go ahead.”
“I need a car! Scott will become suspicious if I follow him in the same car frequently. I need to be able to change a car anytime and anywhere,” said Yuliana.
Neil said, “Sure. I’ll get that done for you. I’ll give you a number. Just contact it when the time comes.”
Yuliana said, “Don’t worry, Neil. I’ll help you uncover what’s wrong with Scott!”
Neil said, “You must take care of your own safety.”
“Don’t worry!”
The waitress served the food, and Yuliana feasted on it.
Neil watched her for a while before he said, “Free up your schedule on Saturday night. We’re having dinner with River.”
Yuliana’s movements halted. “Why are we having dinner with River?”
Neil said, “River and Noah have gotten back together, so it’s about time she introduced him officially to Uncle Tom and Aunt Greta. You should be there too.”
Yuliana’s gaze turned dim, and she sounded dejected. “Is Noah getting married…”
er 843 I Won’t Marry Anyone Else but Him “River, have you considered your future with Noah? Ponder the aspects of marriage carefully,” Thomas advised.
River was taken aback and blushed. “Uncle Tom, we haven’t reached the point of discussing marriage.”
“You’ll have to address it soon, especially with children in the picture. Greta and I will find peace of mind if it’s done sooner. Take your time, but make sure he’s the one,” Thomas urged.
River replied resolutely, “Yes, Uncle Tom. I’ve always known he’s the one. I won’t marry anyone else in this lifetime.”
“Understood. See you tonight,” Thomas said.
“See you tonight.”
After ending the call, Thomas glanced at Greta.
Greta asked anxiously, “How did it go? What did she say?”
Thomas chuckled. “The Xander kids are decisive. River knows what she wants.”
Relieved, Greta said, “Great. I was worried with all the outstanding men around her.”
Looking out the window, Thomas felt melancholic. “Ellie would be delighted to know her daughter is getting married soon if she were still around.”
Greta added sorrowfully, “And Hugh would surely be pleased, too.”
Thomas hugged Greta’s shoulder. “River is not just Ellie’s child but ours. We’ll arrange a beautiful wedding!
Greta was teary–eyed. “I know, Tom. I’ll ensure River has a grand and memorable wedding.”
At Grand East Hospital.
Noah and Reuben approached Casey’s room.:
Julian had a bandage around his head and respectfully called out, “Mr. De Marco! Reuben!”
Noah and Reuben nodded in acknowledgment.
Noah glanced at the door. “How has he been the past few days?”
Julian replied, “The staff members weren’t mistreated, as you ordered. However, things might have gotten a bit rough. Mr. Casey is currently bedridden.”
“Take him to meet my father,” Noah ordered.
Julian was stunned. “Mr. De Marco, you…”
Noah’s gaze turned cold. “I want Casey to see the miserable state of the people he relied on.”
Julian said, “Yes, sir!”
Julian turned and entered the room. Noah gestured at Reuben, who entered the room.
Casey’s right arm and leg were in casts.
Noah’s face contorted with disdain as he commanded, “Take him away.”
Julian promptly said, “Yes, sir!”
Casey yelled, “You! Noah, where are they taking me? Tell them to release me! Otherwise, I’ll make you bow down and apologize to me when our father is released!”
Noah halted and addressed Casey, “Do you genuinely believe that day will come?”
Casey was bewildered. “What do you mean? Are you really letting our father go to prison? Noah, have you lost your conscience?”
Noah sneered. “Do you even have the right to talk to me about conscience? Be patient. You’ll understand when we get there.”
Half an hour later.