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- Before Yvette could finish, she collapsed to the floor. Ellie, whose heart raced with panic, slowly withdrew a needle. She remained calm, but inside, she was terrified. Had she hesitated any longer, Yvette might have revealed her complicated history with Alex.
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- Alex said, “Get her out of here.” Barry and two bodyguards rushed in, ready to carry the unconscious Yvette away, but several security guards blocked their way at the door.
- Ellie protested, “This is Bondic Private Hospital. When an employee faints during working hours, it’s the responsibility of the hospital to deal with it–she can’t just be taken away.”
- Alex stepped closer to Ellie, locking eyes with her. “You did this to her on purpose. I have plenty of reasons to suspect you.” He suddenly grabbed her wrist, ripping the needle from her hand.
- It hurt, and she flinched. “I did it, so I will take full responsibility.”
- Alex exchanged a meaningful look with Barry, who then instructed the security team to escort Yvette out. As they left, the break room fell into an eerie quiet. Suddenly, Alex let out a chuckle that sent shivers through Ellie.
- “Ellie, are you still unwilling to tell th
- truth?” His voice softened as he leaned in closer, maintaining eye contact.
- “She hates me–don’t listen to her nonsense. I have never seen that photograph,” Ellie said, filled with guilt, as she averted her gaze to leave.
- But Alex grabbed her neck, forcing her to look him in the eyes. His smile sent her heart racing with dread.
- “Ellie, your kids are at learning to swim right now. Should I send someone to ensure they get a proper lesson?” Alex spoke softly, his voice almost soothing, but this only made her feel more anxious.
- Just an hour earlier, Joanna had told her about the swimming class. Ellie was certain her kids were still there.
- “Madman,” Ellie exclaimed, gazing into Alex’s eyes, filled with anger.
- “I’m not waiting, Ellie. You can either take me to see Orion right now, or we’re going to the park. If you drive quickly, their bodies might still be warm,” Alex whispered in her ear again before straightening up.
- Ellie clenched her fists so tightly they trembled. In the tense silence of the break room, they shared a heavy stare.
- Ellie fought back tears while Alex’s expression remained cold and unyielding. They held each other’s gaze, the tension palpable, until Ellie finally surrendered.
- This man was capable of anything; she couldn’t take the risk with her children’s safety.
- With Alex firmly gripping her wrist, they walked toward Orion’s room, drawing cautious glances from everyone they passed. With each slight struggle, Alex tightened his grip, leaving her skin marked with bruises.
- “Mark!” Spotting Mark in a deep gray casual suit beside Lacey as they prepared to leave, Ellie called out. Just as she was about to rush toward them, Alex pulled her back forcefully.
- Seeing Alex restrain Ellie, Lacey’s expression darkened. She stepped forward, trying to shield Ellie. “Lacey,” Mark said, sensing the rising tension in the air, furrowing his brow.
- “Step aside,” Alex warned coldly. But Lacey stood firm, prompting Mark to protect her from behind.
- “Mr. Warren, it’s unusual for you to visit. Would you honor us with a cup of coffee in my office?” Mark suggested, attempting to defuse the situation.
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- “Mark, I’m here to see Orion,” Alex replied bluntly, showing no sign of softening.
- “Orion?” Lacey echoed in confusion, looking between the three of them.
- Mark said, “Mr. Warren, perhaps we could-
- Td prefer for Ellie to accompany me for a moment,” Alex interrupted, his grip on her shoulder tightening. She winced again, unable to suppress a soft whimper.
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- “Mr. Warren, please show some respect to Ellie, Mark cautioned Alex, noticing the distressed look on Ellie’s face.
- “The quicker you get me to Orion, the more polite I’ll be to Ellie, Alex coolly remarked, glancing at Ellie from the corner of his eye.
- Seeing her face stirred something in Alex’s eyes. Without realizing it, his hand on Ellie’s shoulder relaxed.
- “Wait for me in my office,” Mark said. He instructed Lacey to leave, but Lacey, overflowing with curiosity, refused to move, lingering in the hallway.
- “Be a good girl and wait for me in the office,” Mark gently urged her. “I’ll be there soon, and we can enjoy a seafood buffet tonight.”
- With her curiosity at its peak, Lacey asked, “Mark, is Orion really alive?”
- Mark leaned down and kissed her quickly. “Just wait for me in the office,” he urged softly.
- The quick kiss calmed Lacey’s curiosity, and Mark’s tender reassurance left her a little dazed. Blushing, she turned and rushed away, her mind racing.
- Ellie watched them, astonished, momentarily forgetting her own pain. ‘Aren’t they in a contractual marriage?‘
- Mark watched Lacey step into the elevator before adopting a more serious demeanor as he opened the hospital room door. “You cannot enter,” Linda quickly warned when she saw Ellie, Mark, Alex, and Barry.
- Alex and Barry dashed toward the hospital door but were blocked by Ellie and Mark. “Orion is emotionally unstable right now; you can’t go in!” Ellie insisted, gripping Alex tightly to stop him from entering.
- Inside the room, a familiar figure sat in a wheelchair, and Alex’s eyes glistened with tears. “Orion, it’s me, Alex.”
- “Get lost.” A cup was hurled from inside the room, making the four at the doorway duck.
- “Orion, please calm down; it’s me,” Linda pleaded. “Don’t be scared; you just had a bad dream. You won’t hurt me, right? The bracelet I’m wearing was made by you.”
- Suddenly, Linda found herself caught in Orion’s grip, tightening around her throat. Struggling for breath, she tried to comfort him. As Orion’s grip finally loosened, she carefully stood up.
- Wrapping her arms around him, she pulled him close, allowing him to find comfort in her embrace as she steadied her own breathing. She gently patted his shoulder, soothing him further.
- She said, “With me here, there’s nothing to fear, Orion. Those who just came in were Ellie and Mark. If you feel upset, I’ll keep them out.”
- She comforted him like a child for quite some time before Orion’s emotions began to settle.
- Linda emerged from the room, where Ellie came to check the marks on her neck and asked, “What just happened?”
- “A psychologist came to see Orion, and he started recalling some painful memories, causing an emotional outburst. I managed to calm him down using headphones and some music. Please avoid entering for now,” Linda explained.
- She took a sip of water to get herself together. Listening to Ellie and Linda’s conversation, Alex’s expression darkened, but he held back his earlier impulse to burst in.
- “Mr. Warren, now that you’ve seen Orion, we need to talk.” Mark led Alex and Ellie into the conference room.
- The spacious office table had Ellie and Mark seated on one side, while Alex sat alone opposite them, arms resting table, fingers tightly interlocked as he fought to keep his composure.
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- Ellie and Mark exchanged glances. Mark took the lead. “Mr. Warren, I’ll explain why Orion has been kept here, but you need to tell me who gave you the tip–off.”
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- “Stop playing games and just tell me why you’ve been hiding Orion in your hospital,” Alex interrupted.
- “When did he come back? How? What happened to his face? How did he lose his sight?” Alex couldn’t hold back his urgent need to understand what had happened to Orion.
- “It wasn’t us who hid Orion; it was the government,” Mark revealed that Jason had secretly brought Orion back to hide him in the Bondie Private Hospital.
- Mark cautioned, “Mr. Warren, you’ve just come out of prison. You should know that the Warren family isn’t what it used to be. It’s going to take time to establish yourself in the Warren Group and the business world.
- “Right now, making enemies is a risk you can’t afford. Orion is completely blind, has serious facial injuries, and is also suffering from acute post–traumatic stress disorder.
- “Given the current situation, bringing him home isn’t a smart choice.”
- Alex struggled to control his breathing, falling into a heavy silence. Ellie stayed quiet, realizing his eagerness to reconnect with Orion and his impatience to take Orion back to his parents.
- She also believed Alex wouldn’t recklessly expose Orion to the public. He might have his flaws, but he fiercely protects his family.
- “I can keep your secret and won’t tell my parents for now, but you must promise that I can visit him anytime.” After what felt like an eternity, Alex finally made up his mind.
- Mark responded, “No problem. Mr. Warren, come by tomorrow for hospitalization. That way, you’ll be able to visit Orion’s room, but you need to keep this confidential.”
- “The payment for the hospitalization must be made upfront; you can’t use your insurance,” Mark added as he prepared to leave, only to be stopped by Ellie.
- “Ellie, you’ve done well; I know you can handle this role,” Mark said with a reassuring glance before stepping out of the conference room.
- Feeling a bit dazed, Ellie agreed to the arrangement after a brief moment of confusion. She approached the door to secure it before turning to Alex. “Was it Quinlee who told you that Orion is alive?”
- “She used to be Orion’s fiancée, so finding personal information about her wasn’t too hard,” Alex replied as he stood in front of Ellie, his eyes drawn to the bruises on her wrist.
- Gingerly, Alex reached for Ellie’s hand, but she flinched away. His hand lingered awkwardly in the air before falling down. She had pieced together the likely scenario.
- That picture Yvette had was probably given to her by Quinlee. By reaching out to Alex, Quinlee had inadvertently accomplished two goals–revealing the truth about Orion’s survival and letting the Warren family know that it was Quinlee who saved Orion.
- If Ellie hadn’t acted quickly, Yvette might have spilled the beans about Alex’s memory loss. Ellie urgently needed to come up with a plan to silence Yvette.
- Burdened by her thoughts, Ellie left without saying goodbye to Alex. He followed her out, blocking her at the conference room door. “I was too hasty earlier; let me help you with your injury.”
- As Alex reached out once more to grasp Ellie’s bruised wrist, she pushed him away. “There’s no need to worry about me, Mr. Warren. I have plenty of people who can help me when I get home,” Ellie said before hurrying off.
- Barry, after buying ointment at Alex’s request, saw Ellie leave and cautiously handed the packaging to Alex.
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- “Did you hear her? She has plenty of guys to help her, so I’m not needed!” Alex said with a hint of sarcasm.
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- “Mark, how did Alex come out of the staff presage too? Lacey asked, as she eat in the passenger seat of the car parked at the hospital She saw Ellie, Alex, and Barry as they exited the employee entrance.
- She added, “Mark, did Orion really come back alive?‘ Mark lowered the car window and turned to Lacey Startled, she quickly covered her mouth.
- Lacey, did you forget everything I taught you before? Mark rested one hand on the steering wheel and placed the other on the back of the passenger seat, turning to face her.
- Seeing Lacey silent, with her hands clasped over her mouth and her eyes darting around anxiously, Mark gently pulled her
- hands away.
- Lacey recited what Mark had told her, “When we’re at home, I can say anything. But when we’re out, I have to listen to you and play my wife role; don’t let anyone see through our fake marriage.
- “When we’re outside, don’t ask about what you forbid. Everything will be discussed at home.”
- She obediently recounted Mark’s instructions. Feeling like a shamed schoolchild, she peeked up at Mark and whispered, “But Mark, you can’t kiss me; we agreed on a contractual marriage, and we’re supposed to divorce in a year.
- Lacey hesitated, ultimately refraining from confessing that her heart belonged to someone else. Mark’s fingers tapped the steering wheel rhythmically as he gazed down at her, reflecting her clear reluctance to speak.
- Mark said, “You seem like such a bright girl; how come you get muddled at crucial moments?
- “I’ve reminded you more than once in the corridor, yet you were oblivious. If I hadn’t kissed you then, would you have kept quiet and gone to the office to wait for me?”
- Lacey said, “I’m sorry, Mark. I was just too curious; I couldn’t help myself.”
- Seeing Mark’s unusually serious demeanor was somewhat intimidating for her. Lacey discreetly clutched the edge of his suit, giving it a gentle tug. “Mark, please don’t be angry. I promise that even if I choke, I won’t ask again.”
- Mark lightly flicked Lacey on the forehead. “The secrets I keep from you are meant to protect you. I mean it.”
- “I’m sorry, Mark. It was my fault, and I promise to be good from now on.”
- Mark’s expression softened, and Lacey finally felt a wave of relief wash over her. It turned out that the sudden kiss was merely a reminder for her to refrain from speaking out of turn.
- It had led her to presume Mark harbored feelings for her.
- Lacey calmly patted her chest, settling back into the passenger seat with peace of mind. Mark, observing her adorable, innocent demeanor, smiled fondly before starting the car and driving away.
- Just after nine in the evening, a light rain began to fall. In a nearby residential building to Bondie Private Hospital, Yvette returned to her apartment in a fluster.
- Earlier that day at the hospital, when she framed Ellie in front of Alex, she suddenly fainted. After leaving the hospital, she tried calling Quinlee, but Quinlee didn’t answer.
- Yvette needed to come up with a plan to deal with Ellie.
- “Livia, what are you doing here?” Yvette was startled to find her sister, pale and anxious, in her apartment
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- Livia exclaimed, “Why did you offend Effie?”
- Seeing her sister’s displeased expression, Yvette’s heart raced. “Has Ellie contacted you? What has the said?
- “Let me tell you what she said Suddenly, Ellie emerged from behind a flower stand and struck Yvette across the face. “This is the price you pay for insulting me”
- Yvette clutched her slapped face and was about to retaliate when Livia held her back. In that moment, Ellie threw several photographs in Yvette’s direction.
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- “How do you have these pictures?” Yvette’s pupils dilated as she picked up the photos from the floor.
- Ellie stood still under the crystal chandelier in the living room, staring at Yvette coldly. “These are not the only photos I have. If you want, I can send more to your phone, and you can enjoy them later tonight when you’re alone!
- “Ms. Thompson, even though Yvette’s engagement to your brother fell apart, we haven’t done anything to wrong you Why is this happening?” Livia almost collapsed in the center of the living room.
- Yvette said, “Just because Jason has a high position in the military and Aaron is a prosecutor, you can threaten me?
- “Ellie, you are merely a doctor at Bondie Private Hospital. If it weren’t for your connection to Mark and your friendship with Ms. Grant, you’d never have made it into Bondie Private Hospital!
- “Alex has already reclaimed control of Warren Group as its CEO, and the Warren family is poised for a comeback. Quinlee is not just the second daughter of the Janssen family; she’s also the biological sister of Mrs. Grant and Orion’s fiancée.
- “One day, Quinlee will step into the Warren family. Mark my words–wronging her will bring consequences.”
- Ellie pursed her lips, thinking that Yvette was being quite foolish. “Do you honestly think I came here tonight just to talk back to you?”
- Gazing at the stunned faces of the sisters, Ellie’s expression turned chilling. “Before Livia married, she eloped with a rogue and even had a son. Am I mistaken?”
- “You’re lying.” Yvette stumbled back a step, and fiercely said to Ellie, “Say one more word, and I’ll tear your mouth apart
- Ellie continued, “Yvette, in your freshman year, to fit in with your dorm mates, you secretly dated a guy for half a year. That guy gave you ten thousand every month until his wife found out and put an end to it.”
- Seeing Yvette’s frantic expression, Ellie stepped forward, making Yvette retreat in alarm. In a fit of disbelief, Livia struck
- Yvette.
- “Livia, what was that for? How are you any better than I am?” Yvette, filled with humiliation and panic, pressed her hands against her face and retreated, tearful and shocked.
- She had never imagined that her freshman year’s secrets could be unearthed by Ellie.
- Ellie coolly regarded them. “All the evidence has already been sent to your phones. If you refuse to admit it, I can always bring that illegitimate child and that man before you.”
- “Ellie, what do you want from us?” Livia’s voice trembled, almost pleading with Ellie.
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- gaze
- settled on Yvette. “My intentions are straightforward. Whether it’s Quinlee or Alex, if they approach either of you, you will follow my instructions and do as I say. If I’m safe, you will be too.”
- Leaning against the wall, Yvette was stripped of her previous bravado. Clenching her fists tightly, she questioned, “What if I refuse?”
- “If you can’t meet my demands, that’s fine. But if I suffer, you won’t have it easy either.” Ellie’s tone was calm, yet it carried an unsettling intensity.
- Ellie said, “I will share this information with everyone in the Griffith family, your friends and colleagues—so they’ll all find out how Livia bore a child with a thug before marrying into wealth.
- “Yvette, you compromised your dignity for money by becoming the mistress of a man in his fifties, only for his wife to confront you with evidence at school, almost leading to your expulsion.
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- “Whether Livia’s marriage survives or if Yvette can find a respectable husband depends entirely on your decision”
- Afer laying it all out, Ellie turned and walked out. All the challenges she had faced taught her one key lesson while having the grace not to harm others, one must also possess the strength to protect oneself.
- Kindness should always be paired with the means to defend oneself.
Love Her English Novel Chapter 571-575
Love Her English Novel Chapter 571-575
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Love Her English Novel
Status: Completed Native Language: English
