Chapter 19 Rain drummed violently against the VIP ward's windows, the sound grating on the nerves. As Alexander approached, the two bodyguards snapped to attention. He pushed the door open without hesitation. Olivia sat by the window, startled by the noise. Her trembling hands nearly dropped the glass. "Alexander" She scrambled to her feet, avoiding his gaze. "I... I was getting Emily some hot water..." Alexander scoffed, eyes fixed on her shaking fingers. "Scared?" "N-no..." Olivia pressed herself against the wall, shrinking into herself. Emily feigned sleep in the hospital bed but opened her eyes at the commotion. Seeing Alexander's stormy expression, she instinctively pulled the blanket higher yet forced a gentle smile. "Alexander, you came to see me?" Since being forcibly admitted to this private hospital three days ago, she'd been under constant surveillance like a prisoner. "Find anything?" Alexander ignored her, addressing the bodyguard by the door. "Miss Davis cooperated fully, except..." The bodyguard handed over a tablet. "She contacted the Davis family this morning." Emily's face drained of color. "I just asked for fresh clothes!" Alexander finally looked at her, his gaze colder than death. 0.0 % 10:55 Chapter 19 He unbuttoned his suit jacket and sat down, crossing his long legs. "Any news from France?" This question was for the assistant who'd followed him in. "Nothing yet." Sweat beaded on the assistant's forehead. "Ms Lee last appeared on Charles de Gaulle Airport surveillance... then vanished without a trace..." "Someone must've erased..." "Useless!" A glass shattered against the wall, making everyone flinch. Alexander loosened his tie, his oppressive aura making it hard to breathe. "Keep looking. Turn every Chinese community in France upside down." After the assistant fled, only the heart monitor's beeping filled the room. "Alexander, did you need something today?" Emily's stiff smile broke the silence. Without a word, Alexander strode forward, yanked her by the hair, and dragged her off the bed! "Ah-! It hurts! Alexander, what are you doing?!" Tears sprang to Emily's eyes as her scalp burned. She collapsed on the floor, meeting Alexander's icy stare. Her heart plummeted. Humiliation and rage gave way to primal fear. "Alexander... what's wrong?" Her voice shook despite her effort to stay calm. "Is... is something wrong with the baby?" Alexander's lips curved into a smile that never reached his frozen eyes. "Just found something interesting. Thought you'd want to see." 29.7 % 288 Vouchers 10:55 Спаркет 10 He released her hair and connected his phone to the room's TV. Emily slumped on the floor, dread coiling tighter as the screen flickered to life. "What is th-" Her voice died mid-sentence. The screen clearly showed her birthday party scene! She saw herself elegantly approach Sophia, feigning conversation, then slipping the blue diamond necklace into Sophia's pocket during a turn... "No, that's not..." Emily's face paled as she looked pleadingly at Alexander. "I can explain everything..." But Alexander just stared coldly at the surveillance footage without uttering a word. The playback continued- ? Sophia was pinned down by bodyguards for a search. Olivia triumphantly held up the necklace. Sophia was dragged toward the guest room as a lecherous beggar followed inside... Emily trembled violently, unable to meet Alexander's gaze. The next second, she lunged desperately to shut off the TV. "No! Stop it! Turn it off!" Alexander yanked her hair, snapping strands from the roots. His other hand clamped her wrist with bone-crushing force. "What's the rush?" His soft voice carried chilling undertones. "The real show's just beginning." She watched helplessly as the footage showed the beggar's grunts, then Sophia stumbling out and frantically bursting into Alexander's room. Much time passed with no exit until Emily herself appeared on screen. 61.1 % 9 10:55 J 94.1 % Chapter 19 Suddenly crisp audio erupted from the TV- ? "Smack!" The sound of Emily's palm striking Sophia's face. "...How dare you seduce him, you slut?!" Her shrill scream echoed through the hospital room. "Take her back to the Lee immediately!" Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!