Chapter 492
Cody furrowed his brow, his gaze piercing through her shoulder toward the far end of the hallway.
There, a shadowy figure in black flickered in and out of sight.
If he guessed correctly, Harriet was the one who sent someone to keep an eye on him
He scoffed inwardly.
In a swift motion, he grabbed and forcefully shrugged off the hand Harriet had thrust at him. Caught off guard, she stumbled back, her left leg catching on her right, and she crashed hard to the ground.
A sharp, splintering pain shot through her ankle, tears welling up involuntarily.
She glared up at him, her voice thick with bitterness. “Get out of here!”
Cody lowered his gaze slightly, avoiding her pained stare.
If one looked closely, they might notice his fingers trembling faintly at his side.
“If you dare to cross me
to cross me again, it won’t end so peacefully,”
With that, he pulled out his checkbook from his pocket, swiftly jotted down a figure, tore out a check, and tossed it before her.
“My wife’s actions have unjustly harmed Britney. Take this token as compensation. Don’t appear before me again.”
The thin paper drifted down, brushing against Harriet’s pale check.
Though it held no physical threat, the humiliation cut Like a dull knife, leaving a searing mark.
She didn’t pick up the check from the ground, enduring the pain as she slowly rose to her knees.
Meeting Cody’s cold stare, she smiled quietly
“Norman passed five years ago,” she said softly. “You don’t deserve to be him, not even as a stand–in”
Turning her head, she focused on Britney in the intensive care unit,
“He cherished her deeply and loved her intensely. He was willing to give her the best without ever questioning her legitimacy. Cody, ensure that your wife conducts herself properly. Don’t allow her to act aggressively. And may you have a long and fulfilling life together, with children and grandchildren”
With those words, she walked away, leaving the check on the ground as she headed toward the dressing room.
Cody watched her shattered figure walk away, his fingers trembling more noticeably at his side.
He couldn’t delve into the events of five years ago, not when he hadn’t fully gained control of the Gibson family,
His current wife was too commanding, too ruthless. This mother and daughter would never find peace if he didn’t case her concerns.
If he genuinely was Norman, he could only offer a temporary apology to them.
Sophia arrived at Preston Hospital to find Lynn had already returned with Tommy
She grabbed Tommy by the ear, demanding sternly, “You didn’t tell Jason about Sweety, did you?”
Tommy, clearly frightened, vigorously shook his head, his movements akin to a tambourine,
“No! I wouldn’t dare, not even with a hundred guts!”
Sophia snorted coldly, her gaze scanning his youthful face.
“Isn’t it funny how much he really did resemble her?”
She became increasingly convinced she had a twin sister somewhere in this world.
“You’d best behave yourself Pack up, and leave Cester City tonight. Shake off Jason’s pursuit and return to Lindlo to spend Christmas with Alisha”
Tomany appeared reluctant.
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Chapter 492
He hadn’t yet squeezed out all the wealth from his worthless father.
Before he could finish, Sophia shot h
him a cold glare.
He immediately straightened up.
“Alright, alright, Ill fetch my things.”
After he left the room, Sophia turned to Lynn. “Activate our contacts abroad. I need you to investigate Irene, the matriarch of the Watson Group in Clumond City, thirty years ago in Whitestone. Find out whether she was carrying twins or a single child during her pregnancy. It has to be precise
Lynn glanced at her with curiosity.
Why was Sophia suddenly interested in investigating Irene?
Before she could ask, the door burst open, and Aaron rushed in urgently.
“Mrs. Wilson, please hurry to the operating room and save Mr. Wilson. He’s lost too much blood, his heart has stopped, and the specialists are at a loss