Chapter 240

Chapter 240:

With a jolt, Kyla let go of Kairi’s collar, wiping her hands as if to rid herself of the filth.

Her voice dropped to a menacing whisper. “If you utter a single word about this…” She let the threat hang in the air, her eyes conveying a clear warning.

Cowering, Kairi retreated further into the bed.

Kyla turned around, her high heels clicking sharply against the floor. As the door to the ward slammed shut, it obscured Kairi’s terrified expression.

Anger swelled within Kyla.

Kairi had completely shattered all of her careful arrangements!

Diving into her designer handbag, Kyla retrieved her phone and quickly dialed Jordyn’s number.

As the call connected, Jordyn’s overly sweet tone filled the phone. “What can I do for you, Miss Wade?”

“Jordyn, didn’t you promise to send Kairi abroad?!” Kyla’s voice sliced through the air, sharp as a blade.

A hesitant silence followed before Jordyn replied, noticeably unnerved, “I have made those arrangements, Miss Wade, but—”

“But what?!” Kyla’s frustration erupted. “She was right in front of me! How am I supposed to handle this now?! You can kiss your future as the design director at Alice Design Studio goodbye!”

The line went silent, leaving only the sound of Jordyn’s rapid breathing.

“Miss Wade… Miss Wade! You have to hear me out—we still have an option!” Jordyn’s voice wavered, laced with desperation.

Kyla’s tone was cold. “And what option is that?”

“Alice Design Studio is tied to Sadie’s business through a collaboration. If we pull the right strings, she’ll be out of the picture—easily.” Jordyn’s words dripped with urgency, clinging to this last sliver of hope.

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“Oh?” Kyla’s interest was piqued. “I’m listening.”

Jordyn wasted no time, laying out her plan, every move meticulously calculated.

“Sadie’s studio is handling a critical project right now. All it takes is one well-placed disruption and…”

Silence stretched between them. Then, Kyla exhaled slowly, her voice cutting through the air like a blade. “Jordyn, this is your last chance. If this fails again, consider your career buried.” Without another word, the line went dead.

Meanwhile, in Averi’s hospital room, Sadie leaned against the headboard, holding a fairy tale book in her hands. Her voice was soft, soothing, as she read aloud, coaxing the restless child in her arms to sleep.

Averi’s flushed cheeks and fluttering lashes made him look impossibly delicate, his tiny fingers clutching at Sadie’s collar as he murmured something incomprehensible. Sleep eluded him, his grip firm, as if he feared she might disappear.

Then, a gentle knock echoed against the door.

“Come in,” Sadie murmured softly.

The door opened, and Alex stepped inside, his tall frame silhouetted against the dim light. In his hand, he carried a delicate thermos box.

“Averi’s still awake?” he asked quietly, his gaze settling on the small boy nestled in Sadie’s arms.

Sadie let out a weary sigh, her lips curving into a faint, resigned smile. “He just won’t settle tonight.”

The exhaustion in her voice was unmistakable. Her once-vibrant eyes had lost some of their luster, and the pallor of her skin made her seem even more fragile. Lately, her health had been faltering, and though she tried to hide it, the weight of it lingered in the air.

Alex placed the thermos on the nightstand. “I brought you something to eat. You should have it while it’s still warm.”

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