“I was just lending a hand. I don’t expect any kind of reward. I actually have other matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave now.”
When the assistant tried to offer her a bank card as thanks, she made a hasty exit.
However, she deliberately left behind a business card with her contact information.
I stepped out of the bathroom and hid at the end of the corridor, debating whether I should just run away. But before I could act, I overheard Albert’s conversation with his assistant:
“Find out if this incident was truly an accident or premeditated.”
“Don’t involve the police—I’ll handle this personally. If anyone dared to harm my son, I have countless ways to make them regret it.”
“Investigate everyone at the factory who was present when it happened. Check the broken steel bars—I want to know if they are poorly secured. Let’s see what’s tougher: the steel bars or the culprit’s life!”
The assistant nodded repeatedly in agreement.
As Albert glanced at the business card left by Julia, I hesitated, bracing myself for his next move:
“And about this Julia…?”
“Don’t worry about her for now. Let’s see how my son is doing. I’ll deal with her when he wakes up.”
After Albert and his group entered the elevator, I finally let out a shaky sigh of relief.
The Kramer family wields incredible power in New York.
Julia dared to mess with their heir. It seems her future is bound to be miserable.
Once I left the hospital, I noticed that Julia’s car was gone.
I tried calling her, but no one picked up.
With no other choice, I flagged down a taxi and headed home.
As soon as I stepped through the door, my father hurled an ashtray at my head.
Blood began trickling down instantly.
My mother’s scolding followed right after:
“Alice, can’t you show some ambition for once? You’re absolutely hopeless!”
“Your father has worked tirelessly on construction sites for years. Meeting Mr. Kramer with his son on an inspection is a once-in-a-lifetime chance. If you won’t help your sister, at least don’t sabotage her!”
My father slapped the open wound on my forehead, and I winced in pain.
“Julia told you to leave the hospital immediately. Are you deaf, or are you trying to steal her credit for saving that child? How could I have raised such a useless child?”
“If Mr. Kramer finds you, how will we pull off the rest of this plan? How can we even ask for compensation? You’re an absolute fool!”