Chapter 239

Awave of disappointment washed over Millie. It seemed like she was just getting ahead of herself.

As Millie disappeared into the hospital, Marcus’ gaze hardened into an icy stare. He beckoned to a figure lingering in the corner

of the parking lot.

Approaching Marcus, the middle-aged man seemed uneasy. It was Jonas Gomez, Brock’s former secretary.

Faced with Marcus’ frosty demeanor, Jonas was intimidated.

Internally, he conceded it was no surprise that Marcus was the youngest heir of the Thomas family.

“You've been following me throughout this whole time. What do you want from me?” asked Marcus.

“Mr. Thomas, I’m Brock’s secretary. I’m here on his behalf. He’s been captured by some casino thugs. They've locked him in a

small cage and are torturing him! He's... in an awful state, sir,” Jonas explained.

“Didn't he get out last night?” Marcus retorted, barely interested in the conversation.

Jonas was dumbfounded. Brock was overseas now, and yet Marcus seemed to know his predicament in detail. He was surprised

and amazed of how wide Marcus’ network was and how capable the latter was.

“He did manage to escape. He was saved, but he’s still terrified. The casino mob won't let it slide. Please, I’m begging for your

mercy.”

“His issues have nothing to do with me. You shouldn't be coming to me for this,”

Marcus responded dismissively, patting the hood of the car.

“That is a fact, sir, but please don’t leak his location to anyone. He has come to realize the errors of his ways. Please, have

mercy on him,” Jonas pleaded.

“Brock started this whole mess. He can’t just end it whenever he feels like it. You may leave now.” Marcus shot Jonas an icy

glance. It was too late for Brock to be afraid now.

“Mr. Thomas! Sir, please...”

Jonas’ pleas were cut short as Marcus headed towards a jewelry shop.

Meanwhile, in Grandma’s hospital room.

“Grandma, is the porridge too hot for you?”

“No, it’s just right.” Grandma smiled, savoring a spoonful of the porridge. She seemed much happier after seeing Millie.

“Is Mr. Thomas always tied up with work? I've heard it’s quite the trend to go ona honeymoon these days. Has he taken you on

one yet?”

Millie knew that her grandmother was asking about how well Marcus treated her.

“Of course, he has! His work keeps him quite busy lately, but he does intend to visit you once he finds the time,” she answered.