Chapter 315

But Jason wasn’t as naive as Natalie. Everyone knew how brilliant Danielle was as a doctor. Yet when Shermaine arrived, she’d pinned all her hopes for Ross’ survival on her.

On the other end, Natalie was still giddy. “Jason, if Ross dies, text me immediately, got it?”

Even if Ross died and she couldn’t seize Jean Group, she could push Jameson to install Jason in Ross’ place. That beat Jason starting his own company—having the best of both worlds.

Jason hesitated. “Mom, Shermaine is doing Ross’ surgery.”

“Seriously?” Natalie snorted. “Shermaine knows some medicine, but she must be nuts to operate on Ross.”

“She’s Dr. Shelly’s protégée.”

“Since when does that matter? Just a fancy label.” Natalie dismissed it. “Remember to tell me when he’s gone. Stay safe. I’ll have your dad call Tim to gauge his position.”

“Got it.”

Right now, Ross was injured because of Danielle, so her sense of obligation ran deeper. Plus, Danielle already had feelings for him. If Ross survived, it spelled trouble for Jason.

He did like Danielle, but not enough to sacrifice himself for her.

Ross was such a reserved person. Even getting hurt for Danielle didn’t mean he loved her. After all, wasn’t Danielle Shermaine’s close colleague?

Of course, his death will be ideal, Jason thought.

Even if Danielle felt more indebted, a dead man posed no threat to a live one.

After hanging up, Jason stood outside the surgical tent. He wanted to check on Ross, but guards blocked the entrance.

Meanwhile, Joshua was having coffee with Tim, discussing matters that left Tim’s expression grim and imposing.

“How dare they target my daughter? This is beyond outrageous!” Tim seethed. He never imagined Jameson would try to force a family bond this way and treat his family like a convenient ladder to climb.

‘Does he really think he can just cling on whenever he pleases? What a damn delusion,’ Tim thought.

Tim continued, “Some two-bit mistress and her illegitimate kid. They’re going to regret this.” He thought, ‘Jameson is completely blind. Not only is he cruel to Ross, he treats Shermaine abominably too.’ Tim was so furious he wanted to deck Jameson right then and there.

Tim thought, ‘How could anyone be so blind? He threw away his brilliant kids and amazing wife for some conniving woman.’

Joshua, briefed on the latest from Lightspring City, knew Danielle was out of danger, but Ross was on the operating table with Shermaine at the helm.

Shermaine had made the right call to go. Ross had been seconds from death.

“Mr. Shelly, Dr. Shelly only has a leg injury and is perfectly safe. Rest assured,” Joshua said, taking a sip of coffee.

Tim let out a long breath. As a father, he considered Danielle the apple of his eye. Losing her would feel like having his heart torn out.

Just as he was about to thank Joshua for the update, his assistant stepped forward with a phone. “Mr. Shelly, Mr. Jameson Jean is calling.”

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