Chapter 401 +15 BONUS

If the phrase ‘when it rains, it pours’ ever applied to someone, Rachel was living proof. Her brows furrowed tightly. “Did William report him?”

“Yes. William probably found out your dad has regained consciousness. In his current condition, if he gets investigated and can’t clear himself, they’ll detain him. That could be the end for him!”

“I’m going to confront William right now!”

“Rachel, calm down! Going to him now won’t help. William is clearly doing this to retaliate against you.”

After all, William had just been hit hard. The company was still in turmoil, and to make matters worse, he had spent a few days in a police station cell. That kind of experience was anything but pleasant.

Rachel was anxious. “What should I do?”

“Doesn’t William have an uncle? I heard he’s terrified of that man. Maybe look into who this guy is!”

Rachel’s eyes lit up. She did vaguely remember hearing about this mysterious uncle who William was very wary of, maybe even someone capable of keeping him in check.

She had already met other members of the Lewis family. Judging by Thomas‘ temperament, there was no way he would help her now. The entire Lewis family probably hated her guts.

Rachel agreed. “Okay, could you also ask around for me?”

“Of course. I’ll call you the moment I hear anything.”

Just as she hung up, Yale’s car rolled up to the hospital entrance. Rachel turned to Tyler. “Mr. Hunt, you can go take care of your other business now. I’ll come by later this evening. Don’t worry.”

She added that last part to reassure him she wouldn’t run. He didn’t need to monitor her every step. Besides, if the situation with Jim wasn’t handled properly, leaving now would mean all hell breaking loose.

Tyler opened the car door anyway. “No worries. I have other things to discuss with your father.”

Rachel looked at him curiously. “What could you two possibly need to talk about?” She knew Tyler was once close to Melanie, but when had he become chummy with Jim?

Tyler stepped out of the car in his usual relaxed style, with his shirt half-tucked. There was a laid-back quality to him. He glanced at her, eyes full of mischief. “Do you want to know?”

Rachel hesitated, brain spinning, trying to figure out if he actually intended to tell her or if this was just another trap. She did want to know. Whatever was going on between Tyler and Jim, it was probably important.

What the hell. She’d trust him one last time. She nodded firmly. “Yeah.”

Tyler smirked, and Rachel’s heart sank. She had a bad feeling about this. A low, teasing chuckle rumbled from his chest. “If you want to know, trade me one of your secrets, Rachel.”

As he brushed past her, he seemed quite pleased with himself. His warm palm patted her gently on the head. Rachel stood frozen, fists clenched, and eyes burning with frustration as she stared at Tyler’s back. She had fallen for it again.

Wham! She slammed the car door shut and stormed after him. When she pushed open the door to the ward, Xavier happened to be coming out next to a nurse with a medical chart in hand.

“Ms. Lloyd, good timing. I was just about to update you on your father’s condition.” Rachel recalled that Xavier had been familiar with her father’s case, but he wasn’t the attending physician. Seeing him with the chart, she couldn’t help but ask, “Dr. Jenkins, what’s going on?”

“Oh, there was an earthquake in a neighboring city. Your father’s attending doctor was dispatched for emergency relief, so I’ll be taking over his care for now.”