Chapter 268
Ice-Cold Ceo, Crazy Love
Susan was momentarily stunned and wanted to say something more.
But seeing Benâs resolute demeanor, she sighed and said no more.
Whatever the consequences, she was ready to face them with Ben.
If the king and queen of the Tonico were really unreasonable, they could not sit still and wait for death.
Thinking of this, Susan naturally did not have a good impression of Alexander and Judith.
At that moment, a doctor hurried in.
âMr. Landor, the test results are in,â he whispered to Ben. âThere was something else mixed in with the nutrient solution.â
Benâs expression darkened, about to discuss the matter elsewhere.
But Susan stopped him.
âWhat happened, Ben?â Susan asked..
âItâs nothing, Susan. You should rest,â Ben replied.
Susan watched him quietly.
Ben felt a little helpless under her gaze. After a long time, he sighed and sat back down. âIf you have something to say, just say it.â
The doctor hesitated, glancing at Susan, then said, âMrs. Landor, the test results are back. The nutrient solution that the nurse at Appolis Hospital was about to administer to you had been tampered with. It contained an additive that, once introduced into your bloodstream, especially considering your recent blood donation, would have rapidly deteriorated your health. Given your weakened state, the chance of fatality wasâ¦â
The doctor paused and said, âOver ninety percent.â
Ninety percent!
Ben gripped Susanâs hand tightly.
If he had arrived a minute later, even if it was just a minute.
He might never see Susan again in his life.
Susan, however, remained calm.
It was ridiculous.
It seemed almost natural that her biological father would want her dead.
Susan reassured Ben and said, âDonât worry. Nothing happened, did it?â
Ben didnât respond, just held Susanâs hand tighter.
Susan held his hand.
But her grip was weak, relying on Benâs strength to maintain the hold.
Susan looked at the doctor calmly. âDid the nurse say anything after the results were out?â
The doctor shook his head. âMr. Landor instructed me to inform him first. I havenât been updated on the nurseâs situation.â
Susan lowered her gaze. âNo need to ask, really,â
Both Susan and Ben were well aware that Carl was behind everything.
Both she and Ben knew very well in their hearts.
âSusan, Ben said softly, âRest here for a bit. I need to take care of this matter.â
The incident where Susan nearly lost her life couldnât just end like this.
âBen.â Susan didnât try to stop him, knowing she couldnât. Instead, she gently said, âI know youâre angry, but remember, Iâm still here and fine. I want to spend a long, happy life with you.â
In essence, she was urging him not to do anything irreversible in a fit of anger.
Emergency calls only Benâs gaze softened, and he gently touched Susanâs hair. âDonât worry.â
After ensuring Susan was comfortably tucked in, he left the room.
Susan watched him leave, worry flickering in her eyes.
If Ben had been the one endangered, she doubted she could have remained calm either.
Yet, they were dealing with the top figures of Tonico.
Susan sighed deeply.
Things had already come to this point!
Even if they were highâranking officials, they couldnât just stand idly by and be attacked.
She just hoped Ben would be cautious.
Outside the emergency room.
Yana was no longer in danger but was still in labor.
Everyone was waiting anxiously.
But Carl was visibly more unsettled than before.
He couldnât stop thinking about the nurse who had been temporarily detained, and cold sweat formed on his forehead.
Despite having made some arrangements.
However, there was no telling if the nurse would implicate him.
If she did expose him, he would be ruined.
Unable to keep calm in his usual spot, Carl fidgeted restlessly.
Jane, unaware of what had transpired, glanced at him curiously. âWhatâs wrong?â
ÎÎ Carl hadnât shared his actions against Susan with anyone, so Jane genuinely didnât know.
As Jane questioned him, the others also cast strange glances at Carl.
Carl quickly replied, âNothing, just⦠nervous about Yanaâs critical moment in childbirth.â
âYes, Iâm very nervous too,â Jane said.
Alexander gave Carl a knowing look, his gaze deepening.
Carl hadnât been this nervous even when Yanaâs condition was at its most dangerous..
Now that the doctors had said Yana was mostly out of danger, his sudden anxiety seemed out of place.
F It seemed not right.
Alexander held his suspicions in check, not voicing them just yet.
As Carl was consumed by unease, a nurse came out pushing a bed.
âNurse! Howâs Yana doing?â Jane rushed forward first.
On the bed, Yana, now conscious, was pale but had a tiny baby by her side.
The nurse said, âCongratulations! Itâs a boy, and both mother and child are safe.â
The mother and son were safe.
Hearing the words, tears fell from Janeâs eyes in relief.
Thank goodness.
The mother and son were safe.
âThank goodness, theyâre safe.â Judith and Alexander also felt reassured.
The corners of Yanaâs mouth curled up, and she was just about to an Ben followed them, calm and composed.
Cold sweat broke out on Carlâs forehead.
Ben!
He must have uncovered something.
Had the nurse implicated him?
He felt doomed.
He was done for.
Carlâs legs gave way, and he collapsed to the floor.
His dramatic reaction drew everyoneâs attention.
Ben glanced at him indifferently, a chilling smile on his lips.
Carl shivered uncontrollably.
Ben would not let him 1.
Thinking of the legends about Ben, Carl trembled even more violently.
âMr. Miller,â Ben said coolly, âWhatâs the matter? As your sonâinâlaw, I see youâve given me a big surprise.â
Carl, filled with fear, still managed to stand up.
âI⦠I was just too happy to see Yana safe.â
âIs that so?â Ben raised an eyebrow slightly. âIgnoring your own daughter while going out of your way for âIt wasnât me, it wasnât me.â
That voiceâ¦
Carlâs heart sank, and he turned abruptly, only to see several people escorting the nurse he had involved.
Ben followed them, calm and composed.
Cold sweat broke out on Carlâs forehead.
Ben!
He must have uncovered something.
Had the nurse implicated him?
He felt doomed.
He was done for.
Carlâs legs gave way, and he collapsed to the floor.
His dramatic reaction drew everyoneâs attention.
Ben glanced at him indifferently, a chilling smile on his lips.
Carl shivered uncontrollably.
Ben would not let him go.
Thinking of the legends about Ben, Carl trembled even more violently.
âMr. Miller,â Ben said coolly, âWhatâs the matter? As your sonâinâlaw, I see youâve given me a big surprise.â
Carl, filled with fear, still managed to stand up.
âI⦠I was just too happy to see Yana safe.â
âIs that so?â Ben raised an eyebrow slightly. âIgnoring your own daughter while going out of your way for