Chapter 118 The Fish That Slipped Through the Net (2)
“What do you mean that it doesn’t add up?” Cedric’s tone grew even colder and more aloof.
It didn’t add up?
Having been in the business world for so many years, he always wanted definite results.
He disliked answers with uncertainty.
“Hey now, I’m just respecting your wishes. If you want, I can arrange a more definitive examination for
you.
“So, what you’re saying is you’re not sure?”
“Yes.”
“Then this is pointless!” Cedric said and hung up the phone.
He had no interest in these uncertainties.
How Isabella’s eyes were injured….
He hadn’t dared to recall it those days. Every time he thought about it, his heart tightened. Just thinking about the reason for her injury could evoke the image of Isabella’s desperation, which in turn deepened his hatred for Natalie.
After hanging up the phone and turning around, he saw Isabella sitting on the bed. The white cloth that covered the gruesome wound was now back on her face, and she had resumed her
r usual cold and charming demeanor,
“Why are you up?” Cedric frowned as he entered the room, completely forgetting what Isaac had said on the phone.
Isabella’s tone was gentle as she replied, “I heard you on the phone, so I got up to take a look. It’s been a while since I’ve seen you.”
As Isabella said the latter sentence, a hint of grievance tinged her tone.
Cedric frowned. He pulled a chair over and sat beside the bed. “Want some water?”
“No need.” Isabella shook her head.
Her calm demeanor revealed no emotions. Though she was usually so quiet, Cedric found himself unusually agitated facing her at this moment.
he reconsidered.
He put the cigarette back untouched.
Isabella seemed to sense Cedric’s off mood.
With a touch of sadness in her tone, she said, “During today’s examination, the doctor said the surgery could be done soon. I thought today would be the day…”
She didn’t finish the sentence, but her words carried a faint sense of disappointment and sorrow.
Cedric paused in his actions. Then, he looked at her and took a deep breath.
“Bella…”
Yeah?
“I’m sorry.
Now that he had calmed down, the memory of his actions towards Natalie in his rage made him
somewhat regretful.
But that damn woman deserved it!
Look at what she had become now! She was practically unrecognizable!
Isabella’s tone remained light but didn’t directly address Cedric’s words. Instead, she said, “I’ve grown
accustomed to the darkness now.”
The statement was heart–wrenching.
She continued, “Being able to adapt is a good thing. Like just now, I could sense your presence.”
She could also sense his troubled emotions.
She felt anxious and even a bit frantic!
She initially thought that due to her brother’s influence, she would surely recover in the shortest time,
even if she went blind.
However, even though Cedric had forcefully brought Natalie to the hospital…
Natalie had flung accusations at her instead!
Cedric was unaware that Isabella had shut off her phone. Since the afternoon, numerous calls had been
even curses.
Those words were so shocking, almost enough to tear her apart!
“Il make sure you regain your sight as soon as possible!” Cedric said in a determined tone.
“When will that happen?”
She could no longer pretend to be indifferent about this. She was even anxious to regain her vision, eager
to see everything.
Cedric looked at her and said, “Very soon, okay?”
Very soon!
But what exactly did that entail?
Isabella swallowed hard.
“Actually, this is not that bad. The darkness is not as difficult as I imagined. I think…”
“Isabella!” Cedric interrupted her before she could finish her sentence.
Cedric couldn’t suppress the restlessness in his bones any longer.
He stood up and said, “Rest well.”
After saying that, he walked straight out!
However, just as he took one step out of the hospital room, he heard Isabella ask, “Is it daytime or nighttime now?”
Cedric’s body shook violently!
He had always been a reserved person. But at this moment, his cold and tough heart couldn’t help but tremble.
What did such darkness mean to a person? It wasn’t a matter of getting used to it or not!
It was the despair of being unable to distinguish between day and night!
Bella, very soon, okay?” His tone softened, carrying a hint of coaxing.
He was initially irritated, but his patience gradually recovered after her words.
Okay, I believe you, Isabella said:
Her gentle and warm words strengthened the man’s heart at this moment.
It had to be said that Isabella’s tactic of making a strategic retreat in order to advance was well–executed:
As soon as Cedric left, he had Yuvan arrange for two bodyguards at Isabella’s room door to prevent any extremists from harming her.
He also instructed Yuvan to investigate where the leaked reports originated. Even if it was an individual, he was determined to expose them!
“Yes, sir. I’ll get to it right away,” Yuvan said on the phone.
In just a few hours, Cedric had already ensured complete protection for Isabella, showcasing his swift.
actions.
It was a completely different scenario from when Natalie was injured last time.
Inside the hospital room, Isabella recalled Cedric’s emotions a while ago. Even though she managed to
twist them around to suit her purpose later, she still felt uneasy.
Just then, her phone buzzed.
Isabella answered, “Hello.”
“Ms. Morgan, when will you give me my final payment?”
“You’re still demanding money from me?!” Isabella gritted her teeth, losing all the gentleness she had in
front of Cedric.
The person on the other end of the phone said, “Why wouldn’t I? You better not be playing me for a fool! | won’t let you off if you are!”
The voice on the other end of the line was fierce.
Isabella’s face turned gloomy, and her whole body exuded hostility.
“Come back to the country and pick it up yourself. Do I look like I can make a transfer in my current situation?”
“Go back to the country? Don’t think I don’t know what you’ve done to those two. If I go back, Mr. Johnson will definitely take my life!”
“But you should also be aware that if you don’t give me the money, Mr. Johnson will likely want your life instead!”
The person on the other end of the phone was not fooled. From what had happened to his companions, it was clear what Isabella would do to him if he returned.
Who would fall for this cunning woman’s tricks?
Isabella’s chest heaved with anger. “Which country are you in?”
“Ms. Morgan!”
“Even if I want to make a transfer, I have to wait until my eyes are better. I can’t see anything now. How
can I transfer money to you?”
Since the other party didn’t reveal their whereabouts, she changed the topic.
What she said was true!
Currently, she couldn’t see anything. Even when she wanted to call Cedric, she needed the nurse’s
assistant to make the call.
“Fine! I’ll wait and see if your eyes will ever recover!”
After saying that, the person on the other end hung up the phone
Isabella sat on the hospital bed, her face clouded.
She thought everything had been taken care of, but it turned out there was still a fish that slipped through the net and fled abroad.
This could be a potential threat!
