Chapter 285Sasha walked up to the corridor of the floor where Liam's ward was located. It was written as a VIP ward.Not random people can come here and you must come with permission. Luckily for her, she was wearing a nurse uniform.There were lots of rooms in the corridor and as she walked down she saw the different numbers written on each other. ‘23, 24, 25, 26…’ She was counting as she passed each door.She was looking for room 45, and that's where Liam was at. At the end of theHer heart raced as she approached room 45, her pulse pounding in her ears. The corridor seemed unnaturally long, the fluorescent lights casting an almost sterile glow on everything.She continued to count the numbers on each door, her anxiety spiking when the row ended at room 38. She cursed inwardly, frustrated that she would have to walk even further to reach her target.As she turned the corner into the next row of rooms, she suddenly saw two people walking towards her. An older man, possibly in his la
Chapter 286Liam looked at her with a mixture of curiosity and mild confusion. "I wasn't expecting any nurse tonight," he said, his tone friendly but guarded. "Is there something wrong?"Sasha forced a smile, the expression feeling foreign on her face. "I was just doing my rounds," she said, trying to keep her voice light and professional. "I wanted to check on you, make sure everything is okay."Liam nodded, still studying her. "That’s kind of you," he said, though there was a hint of suspicion in his eyes. "But I feel fine, just a bit tired. You can let the other nurses know they don’t need to worry."Sasha nodded, taking a few steps closer to his bed. "I’m glad to hear that," she said softly, her eyes scanning the room for anything that could complicate her plan. "But I do need to take your vitals, just as a precaution."Liam sighed, leaning back against his pillows. "I suppose it’s protocol," he said with a small smile. "Go ahead."Sasha’s mind was racing as she approached him, he
Chapter 287Meanwhile, As Alisha and her dad reached the hospital reception, she suddenly stopped in her tracks. "Oh my God!" she screamed out loud.Her dad, startled, asked, "What is it?""I forgot my purse in Liam's room," she replied, clearly frustrated. "It has my car keys in it. Wait here, I'll go grab it quickly." Without waiting for his response, Alisha turned and sprinted back up the stairs, her thoughts racing.When she reached Liam's door, she noticed something strange—a faint sound of a scuffle coming from inside. Her heart began to race. What could be happening in there? Without hesitation, she pushed the door open.The sight that greeted her was shocking: Liam was pinned against the wall by a nurse, his face contorted in fear and pain.The nurse's arm was pressed against Liam's throat, restricting his movement. In her other hand, she held a syringe, its needle poised and ready to strike."What’s going on here?" Alisha demanded, her voice laced with panic as she took in
Chapter 288The truth of the matter is that Kai Nakamura knew, deep down, that Liam Carter would be attacked at the hospital sooner or later by the same people who had tried to assassinate him before.And so, he had been waiting patiently for that day.This was precisely why he had objected to the 24-hour security outside Liam's ward when it was advised. It wasn’t that he didn’t care about Liam’s safety, but rather that Kai was a strategist, always thinking several moves ahead.He knew that such tight security would only tip off the attackers, making them change their plans or become even more elusive.Every night since Liam’s hospitalization, Kai had made it a point to come to the hospital around midnight and stay until the early morning hours, keeping a watchful eye.He knew that was when the assassins would likely strike—under the cover of darkness when the hospital was at its quietest.Kai Nakamura was incredibly sharp. Even Gregor, the private investigator he had supposedly hired
Chapter 289Sasha and Kai faced each other, the tension thick in the air. The hospital room was dimly lit, and their shadows danced as they prepared to fight.Sasha’s eyes narrowed, every muscle in her body ready to strike. Kai, calm and composed, stood still, waiting for her to make the first move.Sasha charged at Kai, throwing a series of fast punches aimed at his head and chest. But Kai blocked every hit with ease.The room echoed with the sound of their blows—flesh hitting flesh, the dull thud of fists against arms, and the sharp crack of bone against bone.Kai deflected a strong right hook from Sasha and quickly kicked her in the stomach. She grunted as the air was knocked out of her, but she didn’t stop.Instead, she spun around, trying to kick Kai in the head. He ducked just in time, and as she landed, he swept his leg out, knocking her off balance.Sasha stumbled but quickly got back on her feet. She jumped into the air, aiming a knee at Kai’s chest. He blocked it with his ar
Chapter 290Kai crouched beside Sasha's lifeless body, his mind focused but tinged with the faintest sense of regret.As he began to search her, Liam stood a few steps back, his eyes darting between Sasha and Kai. He was clearly still shaken, fear gnawing at him.“Is she dead?” Liam asked, his voice trembling.Kai nodded, his expression unreadable. “Yes, she’s dead.”Liam exhaled sharply. “Good. I don’t know what I would’ve done if you hadn’t shown up.Kai looked up from Sasha’s body and asked, “Where is she?”He was referring to Alisha.Liam pointed weakly towards the hallway. “She’s over there... still breathing, but she was knocked out by that... that bitch.” He gestured towards Sasha, his voice thick with anger and fear.Kai didn’t respond. Instead, he turned his attention back to Sasha’s body, his face set in a grim expression as he methodically began to search her.His hands moved with precision, first removing the face mask to reveal her true identity. Her face, now exposed, sur
Chapter 291Meanwhile, Richard sat in the reception area, his thoughts swirling as he waited for Alisha to return.The reception was quiet, the dim lighting casting long shadows across the polished floors.A few chairs were scattered around, most of them empty except for two other people—an elderly man reading a newspaper and a young woman engrossed in her phone.The night staff at the desk looked half-asleep, their faces illuminated by the soft glow of their computer screens.He glanced at the clock on the wall for what felt like the hundredth time.Alisha had been gone for too long. She had rushed back upstairs to retrieve her keys from Liam’s ward, but it shouldn't have taken this long.Richard frowned, a sense of unease settling in his chest. Several times, he considered going after her, but each time he dismissed the thought.Perhaps she was simply catching up with Liam, and he didn’t want to intrude on their moment.But as the minutes ticked by, the unease grew stronger. Finally
Chapter 292Williams was still in the car, his eyes fixed on the entrance of the hospital.The second he saw Nathaniel Grey enter the building, a cold dread settled in his gut.He clenched the steering wheel, his mind racing. It was over. He knew it deep down. Sasha didn’t stand a chance against someone like Nathaniel.He reached for the earpiece, trying one last time to contact her. “Sasha, abort the mission. Get out of there,” he whispered urgently.But there was no response, only the faint crackle of static. His heart pounded in his chest. She was either too focused on the mission to respond or something had gone terribly wrong.For a brief moment, he considered going in after her, but then he hesitated. This wasn’t part of the plan. Sasha was a professional; she knew the risks, and she had taken full responsibility for the job.Williams told himself he wasn’t going to risk his own neck for her, especially not with Nathaniel in the picture. She was paid handsomely for this, after a