Chapter 176
When Frank saw the anxiety flickering in Ella’s eyes, he felt confident, “Mr. Palmer, look at her. She’s just putting on a brave front, knowing exactly what we care about and trying to force us to back down with these conditions. Unfortunately for her, she’s miscalculated. Both of us are people who handle major matters. How could we be fooled by this little girl?”
“You’re right, Mr. Watson.” Kyle replied,
“The child you’re carrying is Chase’s, Frank said with a cold, sinister smirk. “You and the Guerra family have conspired to target my son and seize his wealth. After causing him such grave harm, do you really expect to go unpunished“”
“Enough with the nonsense, Ella snapped. “Just because you say it doesn’t make it true!”
“The test will reveal the truth, Frank countered sharply.
I’m not going…
“You must go, whether you want to or not. The let has been placed; do you think you can back out?” Frank took action immediately. “Let go of ma Till walk by myself?” she demanded, pulling away forcefully
But Frank ignored her protests, fearing she might flee, and forcibly dragged her into the car. The other board members followed, heading toward the hospital in a grand procession. Ella, accompanied by a female director, entered the operating room. Amniocentesis posed risks for both the pregnant woman and the fetus, with the first twenty–four hours being the most dangerous, potentially causing fetal asphyxiation or premature rupture of membranes. There was a high chance that the baby might die in the womb
Ella had no choice but to gamble. She was risking her and her child’s lives, betting that those unscrupulous people would lose. She wanted to vent her anger and make the Watson family pay. She wanted those opportunistic scum to be cast back into the trash, and thereafter live with their tails between their legs.
Ella saw the nurse approaching with a long neelle. She gripped the female director’s hand tightly in fear, her palm damp with cold sweat.
“Don’t be nervous. You’ll feel a sting in a moment, which is normal. Don’t be afraid, the doctor said reassuringly.
Ella closed her eyes, too scared to look at the needle. Just as the needle was about to pierce her skin, the operating room door was abruptly pushed open. Ella stared in shock at the intruder, unable to regain her senses.
“What’re you doing? This is an operating room. Entering forcefully is against the law. The doctor was frantic.
Finn’s eyes were red with fury, surveying the room with a chilling glare that made the medical staff freeze in fear. He strode directly toward Ella and lifted her in his arms. It wasn’t until Ella was carried out of the operating room that she came to her senses;
“You… Why are you here?” Ella asked in confusion.
Finn lowered his head and gazed at her deeply. Gently setting her down, he positioned himself protectively in front of her. He glared at the of directon and said, “What kind of men are you to bully a girl? Anyone who dares to touch her will pay with their lifer
group
This is an internal conflict within the Denison Group and a private matter for the Watson family,” Frank roared angrily, though he was secretly overjoyed. “You’re one of the men involved with Ella! Ella, are you not even trying to hide your affair anymore? How shameless of you!” Frank thought with a smirk, ‘Ella’s digging her own grave. I don’t even need to push her‘
a woman’s reputation?
Finn said with indignation. “If I Ella had chosen me as her lover, it would’ve been an honor. Do you really resort to destroying a How despicable?
Finn Why are you here?” Ella tugged at his sleeve from behind. Isn’t he abroad? How did he end up here! Did he come with Dr. Edward? she wondered. Finn’s appearance in defense of her was truly unexpected.
rived the gift and liked it very
ty much. He glanced back at her, his eyes filled with an emotion she couldn’t read.
“That’s not really a gift, though Ella thought, feeling puzzled.
“As long as I tôi brir today, no one can touch you. You can’t resolve til,” Flon said firmly.
relationship with
had turned hostile, she was surprised that he would step in to protect her in such a situation.
“It’s just the Denison Group. Jaden gave it to you, but it’s a real mest Ella, let it go. The Willow Group will rise again, and no one will stand in its way. I’ll help you achieve great heights and ram the world’s admiration” Finn’s words seemed to carry a weight of inumente courage as if he were making a significant
Ella was deeply shaken by thai statement hud the power to make the Willow Group decline year after year, but he also held the means to restore it to its former glory. But what could have happened to turn Finn from an enemy into a friend?” Ellawondered, perplexed.
Chapter 176
Finn’s intense gaze seemed to pierce through her as if he could see right into her soul. Not a single expression of hers could escape his eyes. He extended his hand toward her. “Ella come with me, alright?
Ella lowered her head and, looking at hus broad palm, a childish voice suddenly echoed in her mind. “Ella, don’t be afraid. Come with me “Why did these two voices overlap she thought. For a moment. Ella was dazed, her hand rising uncontrollably toward his palm.
Just then, Hank called out to her, snapping her back to reality. Her hand had brushed against the edge of his fingers, and she recoiled as if jolted by an electric current. Finn tried to grasp her quickly but missed. In that instant, it felt as if an icy grip was slowly tightening around his heart.
“Ella Finn looked at her in disbelief. He had set ande all hatred and prejudice, taking an impossible step. However, she had pulled him back to
where he started.
“I’m sorry” Ella took a step back, lering out a breath of frustration. Im the only one who can settle this matter!”
Finn questioned sharply. “Ella, are you willing to risk unnecessary harm to your body?”
I have no choice. With a knife at my throat if I go with you. I wilonly contain the accusations again
I’m afraid there will be even more label’s added to my head, Ella responded in a measured subdued voice. These words couldn’t be heard by Frank and Kyle.
“Why do you care about these groundless chims? You’ve always been fearles
“Im not alone anymore. I have a husband and a child now and I don’t want them to face criticism from others. So, no matter how difficult this path is, I have to walk it I appreciate your kindness, Finn… Whatever your ressent. I forgive you and can overlook the past. Just leave.”
“You… forgive mer Finn’s smile turned even more bitter. In the end, he was the one to be forgiven.
“Are you all done with your chatter? Ella isn’t going anywhere today.” Frink had already sent people to block all exis. It was impossible for Ella to escape. “Stop dragging this out! Take her to the operating room, and the paternity test will be out in three hours!” He couldn’t wait any longer.
A tall and burly bodyguard came to restrain her.
“Don’t touch me! I can walk!” E
Ella demanded coldly.
“Then please go ahead.” Kyle gestured for her to go
Ella looked at the operating room door, accepting whatever consequences might come. She had no way out. She calmed herself down and strode forward. At that moment, a familiar voice came from the end of the corridor. I see who has the guts to touch herf
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