Chapter 255It was already late when their flight landed, so Jaxon decided they should book a space at Sky Suite and spend the night. They walked to the receptionist and were booking a room when Williams saw them and approached, with Sasha by his side."Jaxon! Milly!" Williams called out, smiling broadly as he walked over.Jaxon turned, a bit surprised but happy to see him. "Williams! What a surprise!" He shook hands with Williams, who then hugged Milly warmly."Hey, Williams," Milly said, smiling. "Fancy meeting you here.""This is Sasha," Williams said, introducing the woman beside him. "She's a very good friend of mine." He turned to Sasha and said, “And these are my two colleagues at work, Jaxon Sterling and Milly Sienna.”Sasha smiled and extended her hand. "Nice to meet you both.""Nice to meet you too, Sasha
Chapter 256The evening progressed with laughter and an ever-growing sense of camaraderie. Sasha lit up a cigarette, offering one to Jaxon and Milly. Jaxon eagerly took one, while Milly hesitated for a moment before accepting. Meanwhile, Williams took a sip of his drink, declining the cigarette with a polite shake of his head."I don't smoke," Williams explained. "Never have."Sasha blew a stream of smoke into the air, looking at Williams with a playful smirk. "You don't know what you're missing."Jaxon, now feeling the effects of both the alcohol and the cigarette, leaned back in his chair and grinned. "So, Sasha, you seem like a fun person. Have you ever... you know, had a wild night with more than one person?"Milly giggled, clearly feeling the buzz as well. "Jaxon! You're so naughty!"Sasha laughed, taking another drag from her cigarette. "Oh, I've had my
Chapter 257The next morning, Milly and Jaxon got dressed and prepared to go to EMC. Milly was anxious about her absence from work, planning to lie about being unwell. Jaxon, on the other hand, was nonchalant, relying on his father's influence as a board member.As they drove to the company, Milly glanced at Jaxon. "Are you sure this is a good idea?" she asked, her voice tinged with worry.Jaxon shrugged. "Relax, Milly. No one's going to fire you. Besides, my father will handle everything."They arrived at EMC, and Jaxon kissed Milly on the cheek. "I'll go see my father. You go sign in and explain your absence.""Don't forget the money you promised me." Milly reminded him.Jaxon responded quickly: "Right, I'll get it from my dad right away. Meet me downstairs when you're done."Milly nodded, feeling a knot in her stomach. "Okay. Good luck with your dad."Jaxon smirked. "I don't need luck. Just charm."They parted ways, Jaxon heading to his father's office while Milly went to the admin
Chapter 258Jaxon barged into James' office, his face flushed with anger. He saw James shaking hands with Milly and, without waiting another second, confronted him."Leave Milly alone!" Jaxon shouted, stepping closer. "She's sick, and you have no right to question her whereabouts because she took leave from me."James looked confused and surprised, but before Milly could intervene and calm Jaxon down, Jaxon grabbed James by the shirt and pulled him close.James, clearly annoyed, said firmly, "Let go of me, Jaxon. You have no idea what you're talking about."Jaxon sneered, his grip tightening, "What are you gonna do about it, huh?"Milly, using a soft tone, pleaded, "Jaxon, sweetie, please calm down. Everything's sorted out now. James has been understanding."Ignoring her, Jaxon leaned in closer to James and hissed, "Listen up, you're still on my list of people I need to teach a lesson. Don't you forget that."James looked directly into Jaxon's eyes, his voice steady, "You need to calm
Chapter 259Meanwhile, back at Sky Care in Richard's ward, Richard was already standing up, flexing his arms, and smiling broadly. "Feeling good, Richard?" Dr. Avery, the head doctor, asked as he walked into the room."Better than ever, Doc," Richard replied with a grin. "I can't believe it. I never thought I'd walk again."Dr. Avery nodded, a pleased smile on his face. "Well, it looks like all the treatments have paid off. Your progress has been remarkable."Richard watched as Dr. Avery checked his vitals once again with some advanced devices. The doctor meticulously noted Richard's bone density and neural connections. "Everything looks great," Dr. Avery confirmed, adjusting his glasses. "Your bones have regained their strength, and your neural connections are functioning perfectly.""That's amazing," Richard said, flexing his fingers. "It's like a miracle.""It certainly is," Dr. Avery agreed. He then proceeded to ask Richard a series of questions to ensure everything was in order
Chapter 260After getting the news from her dad that he was okay and fine, and could walk again and was ready to go home, Alisha was overjoyed.She had been worried sick about him ever since he got down with the stroke, and hearing his voice full of life again was a massive relief.The smile on her face was impossible to hide as she moved through her day at work, but she found it increasingly difficult to concentrate.Her thoughts kept drifting back to Sky Care. She imagined her dad standing up from his hospital bed, walking steadily with the help of the nurses, and the smile on his face when he saw her. The clock seemed to be ticking slower than ever. "Why does time always move so slowly when you're looking forward to something?" she wondered with a smile.She tried to focus on her tasks, answering calls and attending meetings, but her mind was elsewhere. Colleagues noticed her distracted state, and a few even teased her about being in love. She just laughed it off, not wanting to sh
Chapter 261Meanwhile, they got home around 10 pm that night. The gate was locked, so Alisha honked several times, but there was no answer.Richard noticed her frustration and said, "Don't worry, honey, I've got this."He tried getting out of the car, but Alisha stopped him. "Dad, I'll handle it," she said.But Richard insisted, "No, I'll do it."He finally got out of the car and proceeded to go open the gate for her.At that moment, Kate was already coming out of the house, muttering, "I'm coming, I'm coming." She scolded, "Whoever is blowing that horn, take it easy! Alisha, is that you? Where are you coming from this late?"As she opened the gate, she was shocked to see her husband, Richard, standing there. "Richard!" she exclaimed, "You're back and on your feet!"She tried to hug him, but Richard pushed her away. "Get out of my way," he barked. "I'll slap you if you don't disappear from my sight."Kate was shocked and embarrassed, remaining silent as Richard opened the gate fully f
Chapter 262It was almost 5pm.Meanwhile, Eric Wood sat in his office, the dim lighting reflecting his somber mood as he stared at the phone on his desk. The thought of visiting Liam Carter in the hospital sent chills down his bones.Liam has been effectively blackmailing him into a business partnership, and it weighed heavily on his mind because Liam might accuse him of being responsible for current state. He ran a hand through his hair, debating whether it was worth the trouble. Despite the coercion, Liam was going to be a significant business partner, and maintaining a good relationship seemed crucial. But the idea of bowing to Liam’s demands left a bitter taste in his mouth.Finally, he sighed and picked up the phone, dialing James’ number.James was at his desk, organizing documents when his phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID and saw it was Eric. "Eric," he answered, his voice steady. "What’s up?""James," Eric began, his tone hesitant. "I’ve been thinking... should I go se