Plus, Felicia had previously been in Maurice's car. As she was lost in thought, she saw Stephan stride past, walking away.

"Stephan!" Johanna's voice, filled with joy and bashfulness, rang out at the corridor's end. Maurice led Felicia into the elevator. As the doors closed, she saw Stephan approach Johanna, his radiant smile bright and captivating.

"Hey, feeling upset?" Maurice's teasing, sarcastic voice came from beside her during the elevator's slow ascent. She ignored him.

Once aboard the helicopter, it slowly lifted off, heading toward Ablil. At the end of the hospital's eighth-floor corridor, Johanna rushed toward Stephan, stopping a few steps away when she saw his displeasure.

"Stephan…" She looked aggrieved. She was the only one who had chased after him, even after his car accident. She had no regrets; she saw it as an opportunity. Otherwise, how could she make him feel guilty? Her injuries—a mild concussion, cuts, and bruises—were treated promptly.

Biting her lip, she tugged at his clothes, her voice pitiful. "Stephan, I'm feeling dizzy…"

Stephan silently gestured to a subordinate. "Call the doctor." Johanna was speechless.

The doctor arrived quickly, confirming a mild concussion with lingering dizziness and advising rest. She had to rest in bed. Stephan stood by the window, gazing distantly, lost in thought.

She searched for a topic, just about to speak when he turned. His deep gaze locked onto hers as he asked, "What did you say to Felicia at the medical center today?"

Her heart skipped a beat. How did he know? She felt nervous, unsure how to cover her actions. Lying risked discovery; telling the truth was worse. A half-truth seemed the only option.

Johanna's eyes flickered before she responded. With a quivering voice, she said, "Stephan, I found something you threw out from your study! You already knew who killed Archie, so why haven't you avenged him?" Tears welled in her eyes. "I wanted to avenge him, so I went to Ms. Fuller for information about the Fuller family, but she kicked me out…"

His expression darkened. No wonder Felicia had spoken mockingly, implying that he could pursue the Fuller family unimpeded. Johanna had gone to her, leading Felicia to believe he planned to target the family.

He was speechless, pressing a hand to his throbbing brow. "Did you tell Imogen about this?"

"No, I couldn't. She's pregnant, and her condition is unstable. She needs to rest…" Fortunately, she hadn't.

Stephan suppressed his irritation. "The clues you've found are incomplete. I will avenge Archie, but the Fuller family… they may not be the culprits."