Episode 43

Could it be that she had been at the hospital for a genuine follow-up appointment regarding her own injuries? He realized he might have misjudged her.

Elijah's features tightened subtly.

Oliver, quick to notice the shift in his boss's expression, cautiously continued, "The fire was intense, and several media outlets captured photographs at the scene. I spoke with the doctor who treated Mrs. Norris afterward. He described her wounds as severe, almost exposing the bone. Thankfully, though critical, they avoided vital structures. She'll likely need extensive cosmetic surgeries and treatments to fully recover. He even mentioned that slightly different injuries could have compromised her ability to walk."

Oliver had brought the necessary documents, secured in a folder, but Elijah only now reviewed them. As he did, Oliver quickly sifted through the papers, producing the medical records and images for Elijah.

Elijah's gaze fell upon a photograph of Elizabeth being rescued; her face was darkened with soot, her usual composure absent, her eyes wide with fear and confusion. His gaze then shifted to her leg—elegant and straight, yet marred by a severe wound. Considering her delicate nature, he was astonished she hadn't mentioned her injuries. He had always ensured she lived a life of luxury. Yet, seeing her endure such pain now stirred a sharp pang of heartache and profound guilt.

Elijah slid the photos face down, his eyes shifting away as he instructed, "Handle this. Control the media narrative—regardless of whether it involves Sandra or Elizabeth, keep it under wraps. Clear my schedule for tomorrow morning. I need everything canceled. I'm going to the hotel to bring her back."

"Understood," Oliver responded with a nod, relieved. The strain of his boss's marital troubles had worn him down, but this time, Elijah seemed genuinely concerned for Elizabeth, not just Sandra.

Meanwhile, Ruby was making noticeable progress. The cameraman assigned to film behind-the-scenes footage had recorded the pivotal audition scenes. However, wary of the production team and Elijah, he hesitated to give Ruby the footage. But Ruby, from a wealthy and well-connected family, was persistent. She offered him a lucrative job and a substantial reward, securing the video. With expert editing, she uploaded the audition clip to Twitter.