That's true," one of them said, attempting to move towards Cordelia, but Benjamin held his leg and pleaded with a faint voice, "Finish me, but leave her out of it."The man kicked his chest, causing Benjamin to cough up more blood."Cordelia, get inside quickly and press the lock on the key holder. You'll be safe," Benjamin managed to say before he stopped moving.Cordelia’s hands were shaking, but her actions were swift and decisive. She dove into the car, slamming the door shut behind her. With tears blurring her vision, she fumbled for the keys, her fingers finally closing around them. She jammed the lock button down, securing herself inside the vehicle.The assailant, his face twisted in frustration, yanked at the handle, but the door wouldn’t budge. In a fit of rage, he lifted his dagger high and brought it down against the window with all his might. The glass vibrated with the impact but held firm, a testament to its bulletproof design.The other attackers, wary of drawing more a

The doctor, moving swiftly alongside the gurney, cast a reassuring glance at her. “Relax, we’re going to check up on him,” he said, his voice calm and professional.As they reached the doors of the ICU, the doctor turned to Cordelia. “You’ll need to stay outside and wait,” he instructed, his tone gentle yet firm. Cordelia nodded, her hands clenched tightly together as she watched them disappear into the ICUIn the ICU, the atmosphere was charged with a palpable urgency. The medical team swiftly placed Benjamin on the bed, their hands working quickly to remove the makeshift bandage. A collective gasp filled the room as the extent of his injury was revealed. The doctors immediately set to work, connecting Benjamin to an array of machines that beeped and whirred to life. IV lines were inserted, pumping vital fluids and medications into his bloodstream in a desperate bid to stabilize his vitals.The lead doctor, despite concentrating was shocked. He glanced at the monitors and then at his

As the medical team worked tirelessly to stabilize Benjamin, the moment they had been anxiously awaiting finally arrived. The nurse, with swift and sure movements, brought in the freshly donated blood. Without a second’s delay, the blood was cross-matched and confirmed compatible, then connected to Benjamin’s IV line. The deep red life-saving fluid began to flow into his veins. Cordelia paced back and forth, her worry etched into every step. Ezra approached her gently and said, “You should go home and rest; it’s late. Benjamin will be fine.”But Cordelia shook her head firmly, her eyes reflecting the turmoil inside. “No, I’m not leaving,” she declared. At the same time, a private jet touched down at the Elysian airport. Evelyn stepped out, clad in her jacket, accompanied by three men each carrying large bags. A cadre of bodyguards, all in black uniforms and spectacles with guns discreetly tucked away, stood ready. Five cars were lined up, engines purring in anticipation. One of the b

Evelyn’s smile was reassuring as she observed Cordelia’s quiet demeanor. “Don’t worry, nothing will happen to you. You don’t need to fear me,” she said. Cordelia, comforted by Evelyn’s words, nodded and embraced her. Evelyn, sensing Cordelia’s needs, asked gently, “Are you hungry? Do you want to eat anything?” Cordelia gave a light nod, acknowledging her hunger.Evelyn then offered, “Do you want to go home to rest?” But Cordelia was resolute, shaking her head. “No, I’ll be with Benjamin,” she declared. “You don’t have to worry. I’m here; I’ll look after everything.” Yet Cordelia was adamant, shaking her head in response. “You also rest, Auntie. I’m here; I’ll take care of everything,” she insisted. “Fine, I’ll have the food you want delivered so you can enjoy it. Then you’ll go inside to rest beside Benjamin,” Evelyn said.“Really?” Cordelia’s voice was tinged with hope, her spirits lifted by the thought of being close to Benjamin during his recovery.“Thank you, Auntie,” she said,

Evelyn looked at the phone in her hand, considering Cordelia's words thoughtfully. "Why don't you keep it? After all, you'll soon become his wife. Isn't it okay to start managing your husband's affairs?" she suggested, a gentle smile playing on her lips.Cordelia chuckled at the suggestion, finding it amusing. She shook her head and replied, "Not now, Auntie. You should take it. If we by any chance marry, then I can manage his affairs properly.”Evelyn smiled warmly at Cordelia's response and nodded. "If you say so," she agreed, accepting the phone from Cordelia's outstretched hand.As Cordelia prepared to leave, she remembered something else and reached into her bag. "I'll take my leave then, Auntie. And before I forget, this is Benjamin's car key," she said, handing over the key.Evelyn hesitated for a moment before insisting, "You drove it here, so drive it yourself. Take care of it since he's not available now.”Cordelia shook her head, hesitant to accept the responsibility. "Oh no