Chapter 39
Julian’s expression turned cold, Just as he was about to speak, the ward door suddenly swung open.
“What’s going on? Why is it so noisy in here?” A deep, magnetic voice came from the doorway.
Michael paused momentarily when he saw how many people were in the ward.
When his gaze landed on Susan, her eyes brimming with tears, Zachary’s furious expression, and Julian’s icy demeanor, he quickly pieced things together. With a faint smile, he said, “Apologies. The doctor said Essie needs to rest. If you have anything to say, save it for after she’s discharged.”
Ignoring the others, he placed the insulated food container he had brought onto the table.
“Essie, you haven’t eaten yet, have you? 1 brought you breakdast.”
Estelle gave him a grateful look “Thank you, Mr. Cooper”
Seeing that the visitor was a man he didn’t recognize, Zachary couldn’t help but sneer. “Well, well, well. You haven’t even divorced Jules yet, and y
you’ve already found yourself a new man? This is a hospital, you low. No matter how impatient you are, you should at least have some sense of discretion.”
He paused, glancing at Julian, and held back from saying anything too vulgar. But his tone was filled with contempt. “Estelle, do you have any shame at all?“– Michael paid no attention to Zachary. Instead, he gave julian an amused glance
“Mr. Grant, even if you don’t care for Bin, did you really have to bring your beloved confidante and her friend here to gang up on your injured wife while she’s still in the hospital?”
Julian’s facial expression was as cold as ice. “Since you know she’s my wife, Mr. Cooper, what exactly are you doing here at this hour, showering another man’s wide with attention?”
Michael, the Cooper Group’scument heir, had previously lived in Letrad
He had a five–year–old child, though the mother was unknown. Rumors suggested that the child was illegitimate as there had never been any news of Michael manying
Cooper Group was a powerhouse on par with the Grant family’s business empire, boasting immense financial strength..
preselice there
In recent years, the company had been increasingly Inclined toward partnerships with enterprises in Chemnaea, seemingly intent on expanding its p Michael met Julian’s gaze with a calm smile.
“Since you remember that you’re Essie’s Insband, why aren’t you concerned about her condition? Why aren’t you checking if she’s eaten? Instead, you bring your contidante here to flaunt your presence belucer
“Mr. Grant, If you don’t care about Essie, someone else will.”
Zachary Limmediately jumped in again, shouting, “We can be to g
question Estelle—the muderer–about why she deliberately crashed into susan, nearly killing
Michael cast luma lazy glance, and spoke in an unluummed rone, “You’re not the police. You have no right to interogate her. If you have questions, leave it to the authorities. Right now, she needs met. All of you, please leave. “
Zachary bratled. “Hey, who the hell are you? What gives you the sight to kick is out she just knocked me and Susan to the ground, and I haven’t even settled that
“She pushed your both to the ground?” Michael Laised an eyebrow as it he had past card a “Maybe you should ask the ductor whether someone in het Condition can even get out of bed, let alone kick anyone. ”
muglihe was addressing Zidury, las restrinatuurd fixed on Julian
“Este didn’t break any bones but has a mild spot. She can’t get out of bed reset toice for the ne
next three day
A subtle sandle played at the cutter of his lips. “Mr. Grant, do you really think a bedridden woman who can’t even stand—had the strength to luck this gemleman and Ms. Lyinhoveif
“Besides, if they didn’t want to be kicked, couldn’t they have just dodged? Ms. Lyncle’s injury is on her aim, not her legs.
ite added, almost as an afterthought, “Oh, and one more thing. Mr. Chant, if you don’t believe me, you cancel a doctor to examine Essie’s injury. Then, we’ll see it I’ve been lying”
Julian’s daik eyes turned sterly as he suddenly turned to look at Zachary