Chapter 82
As soon as Hayden arrived, the fiers of James.
s and Marilyn dropped, and even Austin’s expression changed
Who are you?” Marilyn suppert, her sonce faced with disdain “Austin is Courtney’s husband. This is a family matter–one of your business?
nothing more than a street thug an ephan with no place in this room. All the rumors about
wultured nobody with no power or standing
him being a foreign terrorid
at impress her. He was just an
ual coldly, referenting Austin’s betrayal. “Do you even know sign languagei Hayden nimed his sharp gaze to Austin. “And you, Mr Cheater” How long has your wife been back, and you haven’t bothered to learn! Hand signs should be easier than medical term, don’t you think?”
His word
sing Austurs lack of effort and commitment.
Austin frowned, glaring at Hayden. “This is a private mater. It doesn’t concern you
“Fair enough, a Landily matter,” Hayden said with a smirk, looking down at Courtney. Edwank“”
Courtvey sighed, glancing at Hayden. She had deliberately tried to keep him out of
- y. “Hit I’m her personal interpreter. Fin’t that right,
breaine she knew how dangerous the Lewis family could
iment on throwing himself into the fray, his reckless confidence radiating the attitude of someone with nothing to lose
Yet Hayden seemed intent
““Hayden, is it“” James spoke up from luv wheelchair. Something about Hayden’s demeanor reminded him of the figure who had vaulted him in the dark that one night. But without proof, he couldn’t be sure.
“Good memory, old man,” Hayden said calmly as he shielded Courtney behind him.
James sneered, dismissing Hayden. “Your bravado might have worked in South Weidan, but this is Henisburg. Here, connections and etiquette matter. Do you understand the kind of world you’re dealing with?”
Hayden’s eyes narrowed slightly, sensing the thinly veiled threat in James’s words.
o you even know who the Lewis family is in Henisburg?” James continued. “Not to mention our standing in the medical community. And let’s talk about my daughter, the future lady of Reed Group. She’s been picked as the fiancée of their heir by Mr. Reed himself. Do you understand the weight the Reed family cames in Henisburg? If you’re smart, you’ll back off”
Hayden scratched his head. “Huh, funny coincidence. My last name’s Reed, too”
“Ridiculous” Marilyn sneered. “There are plenty of Reed in Hensburg. Only the Reed Group stands at the top. And you–a fatherless, motherless orphan—think you’re one of them? Don’t overestimate yourself”
Hayden let out a mocking laugh, glancing at Courtney “So, where are we in this negotiation”
Courtney signed swiftly. “We’re done. Let’s leave.”
Hayden nodded, moving to shield her as they headed toward the door.
But Austin grabbed Hayden’s arm before they could leave, trying to stop him.
Hayden’s sharp eyes radiated a dangerous energy that froze everyone in the room
Austin tried to tighten his grip but quickly realized something–Hayden’s arm was solid muscle, and he couldn’t hold him back no matter how much strength be used. It was like trying to grasp steel Hayden’s physical strength was on an entirely differem level.
Hayden ulted his head, his gaze dripping with disdain as he looked at Austin. It wasn’t just physical superiority–it was an innate dominance. To Hayden, Austin was nothing but a coward.
Austin was
a coward
“It seems you haven’t figured it out yet. This isn’t South Weidan, Marilyn said in a low voice.
She then glanced toward Zaid, who was now standing at the door. “Someone’s causing trouble in the hospital. Throw them out.
Zaid nodded with a stern expression, his gaze fixed on Hayden,
The air in the room shifted, thick with tersion, as if two predators were preparing to clash:
Just as Zaid moved to strike, Courtney stepped forward, shielding Hayden with her body. “He’s my interpreter, the voice came from her phone’s Al feature. “You’re not only trying to frame me for extortion, but now you want to assault the person I hired? Is that what you’ve stoped to?”
*Since when did the Lewis family have enough p
law, isn’t it
power to rule this city!” Courtney turned her sharp gaze to Marilyn. “This is a society governed by
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Marilyn sneered. “This is the hospital. My rules are the law here. Now, get him out!
Before Courtney could respond further, Zaid’s fist flew toward Hayden.
Hayden caught it mid–air with one hand, his grip like a vice. With a swift motion, he twisted Zaid’s arm and slammed his head against the wall. “And you think you’re qualified to take me on?” Hayden said.
Zaid roared angrily, retaliating immediately, but their physical disparity was glaring.
“Are you all just going to watch?” Marilyn signaled the security guards outside to join in against Hayden.
“What’s going on here?” Fortunately, Carl returned with the police just in time and stopped everything with a stern voice
Seeing the police, Marilyn was still quite bold. “Mr. Fraley, someone’s causing trouble in the hospital. We have the right to kick them out.”
Carl looked at Hayden. “You causing trouble here?”
“We were just leaving Courtney signed, tugging at Hayden’s an
‘s arm to follow her.
Hayden shot one last glare at Austin, then smirked as he followed C
Courtney out.
Austin’s fists clenched tightly as he watched them leave. His voice, low but sharp, rang out, directed at Hayden’s back. “She’s my wife. That’s an unchangeable fact—not just now but also in the future. She’ll never love someone like you, someone scraping by at the bottom of society’s barrel
L
Austin knew Courtney too well. Even if she stopped loving him and they divorced, she would definitely not fall for an unrefined thug like Hayden,
Hayden and Courtney were from entirely different worlds.
Courtney was like the moon, high and untouchable. And Hayden–he was nothing but dirt beneath her feet,
