Chapter 290: The Crash

Due to his profession as a lawyer, Ernest was more meticulous than most. When the foreigners drove off, he secretly followed. Meanwhile, Nathaniel drove with Cecilia in the passenger seat.

Recalling Cecilia's trial testimony, Nathaniel solemnly asked, “Do you truly wish to divorce me?” He knew the answer but needed to ask again.

“Yes,” Cecilia nodded. “As long as you’re willing to divorce, I won’t ask for anything. I just want my freedom.”

Nathaniel’s throat tightened. Instead of pressing further, he asked, “The things you said in court… were they true?”

After a pause, Cecilia replied, “That doesn’t matter anymore, does it?” She looked at him, then quickly added, “If you refuse to divorce me, I will tell the world I’ve been with someone else.”

Cecilia knew this was a terrible tactic. Nathaniel valued his reputation and wouldn’t tolerate anything that threatened his company.

“Do you know what happens to those who threaten me?” Nathaniel asked calmly. “Years ago, a tycoon tried to blackmail me. He ended up in the river.”

Cecilia remembered a period after their marriage when Nathaniel was often unhappy and prone to outbursts. His mood improved after she saw a news report about someone falling into the river one morning.

A flash of shock crossed Cecilia’s eyes. She forced composure, saying, “All I want is a divorce.”

“But I don’t want to,” Nathaniel stated coldly.

Lost in their conversation, they were unaware of the large truck rapidly approaching. Nathaniel spotted it first and swerved, but it was too late. A deafening crash followed. Nathaniel shielded Cecilia with his body.

In that instant, Cecilia felt something splash her face—blood. Everything was awash in red.

“Nathaniel…” she whispered. He didn’t respond. “Nathaniel!” she cried.

The surroundings fell silent. The truck sped off. One of the occupants was identified as Simon, who lived overseas. Nathaniel’s subordinate had previously apprehended one of Simon’s henchmen, leading to this act of revenge. Simon pursued Nathaniel back to Clusia.

Ernest arrived later to find Nathaniel and Cecilia’s wrecked vehicle, the front window shattered. Nathaniel was unconscious; Cecilia had passed out from blood loss. He immediately called for police and an ambulance.

Beep! Beep! Beep! Cecilia had lost count of her hospital stays. The sound of surgical instruments echoed. She wanted to open her eyes but couldn’t. Car accidents were her greatest fear, due to her father’s death.

Why did this have to happen? She desperately wanted to see Nathaniel, but remained unconscious. She heard doctors murmuring, “This is the Rainsworth Group CEO. We can’t let him die.”

Nathaniel mustn’t die! If he did, she wouldn't know what to do.