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JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 290
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
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 291
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
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 292
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
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 293
Chapter 293Down the hall, in Liam’s ward, the police had begun their investigation. Officers cordoned off the area, questioning the hospital staff and taking statements from anyone who might have seen or heard anything unusual.The tension in the air was palpable, as everyone braced themselves for what might come next.Liam, still shaken from the attack, sat quietly in his room, his mind racing. Kai Nakamura was beside him, his face a mask of calm determination.Two officers, Detective Andrews and Detective Ramirez, were assigned to speak with Liam. As they approached the ward, they exchanged a brief glance, acknowledging the sensitivity of the situation.Liam Carter was not just another patient; he was a high-profile individual, and the incident involved serious criminal implications.Detective Andrews, the more seasoned of the two, knocked on the door gently but firmly. When the door opened, they were met by Kai Nakamura, who gave them a wary look."We're here to speak with Mr. Car
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 294
Chapter 294Kai closed the door quietly after the police left, the soft click echoing in the silence of the room.He walked back with measured steps and sat down across from Liam, who was staring at the floor, lost in thought.The tension between them was thick, a mixture of anxiety, anger, and uncertainty hanging in the air.Liam had been moved to a different room already, one that was now guarded by security officers stationed just outside the door.The extra protection was meant to reassure him, but it did little to ease his mind.Despite the added precautions, Liam had already made up his mind—he would leave the hospital later that day.The idea of staying any longer, even with only three days left until his official discharge, felt unbearable to him.The night's event had shaken him so deeply that he couldn’t imagine spending another night in the hospital, no matter how secure it was supposed to be.He finally broke the silence, his voice heavy with frustration. “So, who do you t
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 295
Chapter 295As Alisha slowly regained consciousness, her eyelids fluttered open, revealing the sterile white ceiling of the hospital room.The room was quiet except for the soft beeping of the machines monitoring her vitals. She felt disoriented, her thoughts scattered.The elderly nurse who had been monitoring her noticed the movement and immediately came to her side.“Alisha, can you hear me?” the nurse asked gently, placing a hand on her arm.Alisha’s eyes slowly focused on the nurse. “Where… where am I?” she asked weakly, her voice barely a whisper.“You're in the hospital,” the nurse replied with a calm, reassuring tone. “You had a bit of a scare, but you’re safe now.”The nurse leaned in closer, checking Alisha’s pulse and then adjusting the IV drip in her arm.She took out a stethoscope and placed it on Alisha’s chest, listening carefully to her heartbeat. Satisfied with what she heard, she moved on to check her blood pressure, scribbling notes onto a chart hanging by the bed.
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 296
Chapter 296By morning, the news of the incident at Sky Care Hospital had spread like wildfire throughout Emerald Falls.Every media outlet was covering the story, each with its own version of events. Some claimed it was a targeted assassination attempt on Liam Carter, while others speculated it was part of a broader conspiracy.The headlines buzzed with sensationalism, and the town was rife with rumors.Upstairs in his study, Eric Wood was buttoning up his shirt, preparing to head to the office.He had been trying to ignore the growing buzz outside, focusing instead on the day ahead. Just as he tightened his tie, he heard Mary’s voice calling from downstairs.“Honey, have you seen the news this morning?” she asked, her tone a mix of curiosity and concern.Eric paused, his hand hovering over his tie. “What news?” he called back, trying to sound casual as he walked toward the door. The truth was, he had a sinking feeling about what she might be referring to.“About Sky Care,” Mary repl
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 297
Chapter 297When Kate heard the news, she was at her neighbor's place, picking up a few things that she needed in the house.The television was on, the low hum of the news barely registering in her mind as she gathered what she just bought.She was about to leave when the anchor’s urgent tone caught her attention.“And in breaking news, there has been an incident at SkyCare Hospital…”Her neighbor, Mrs. Thompson suddenly gasped, her eyes widening as she focused on the screen. “Kate, wait a minute!” she said, her voice trembling slightly. “Isn’t that Alisha? Your daughter?”Kate, who was halfway to the door, stopped in her tracks and turned to the TV. Her heart skipped a beat as she saw the footage.Alisha’s face was unmistakable, caught in the chaos unfolding at SkyCare. For a moment, Kate was frozen in shock, her mind struggling to process what she was seeing.Mrs. Thompson reached out, placing a hand on Kate’s arm. “Kate, what’s going on? Why is Alisha on the news?”Kate shook her h
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Chapter 472: Whispers of Betrayal
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Chapter 470: Shadows of Deception
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Chapter 470 A Game of Trust (Continued)
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Chapter 469: A Game of Trust
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Chapter 468: The Hidden Hand
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