The atmosphere in the hospital ward was tense.
In the past, Shannon held a special place in Gregoryâs heart, receiving his utmost care and attention.
Although Gregory could not guarantee his presence by Shannonâs sick bed every day, he consistently
expressed deep concern whenever she faced a minor ailment. Even amidst his busiest schedule, he
would still try to visit her every day.
However, three days had elapsed without Gregoryâs presence, a scenario previously deemed
implausible.
âGregâ¦â
Shannon leaned weakly against the bedâs headboard and delicately / wiped her trembling, powder-
coated lips. Her tear-filled eyes fixed on Gregory. âHave you been busy lately? I guess youâve been
caught up with the companyâs affairs and couldnât find time to visit me⦠My condition is nothing
serious, just a perforated eardrum. Itâs not a big
deal⦠Iâve already undergone surgeryâ¦
Shannonâs words were cut short by Gregoryâs somber interruption.â
Shannon, Iâm here with a question. Was everything Bella mentioned
the other day true?â
Shannon was startled by Gregoryâs question. Her eyes quivered
intensely.
âGreg, after all this time, youâre still questioning my loyalty? Iâm your wife. You know how devoted I am
to you! Iâve given birth to two daughters for you, nearly losing my life giving birth to Carrie. Iâve
sacrificed so much for youâ¦. Why would I even consider being disloyal to you by associating with
someone accused of murder?â
âGreg, have you stopped loving me? When love fades, suspicion taints every action, and every word
will be deemed wrong!â
Shannonâs words overflowed with anger, yet her heart quivered with
fear.
All the resentful questioning was nothing but a cover for Shannonâs inner panic and turmoil.
âIâm not referring to the man named Harry Young. Iâll look into whatever is between you two on my
own.â
Gregoryâs expression remained composed. âIâm talking about Celeste. Were you the one behind the
attack on her?â
âNo! No! It wasnât me!â
Shannon vehemently protested, her voice strained. âWhy would I want to harm her? What would I even
gain from hurting her? Why would I
take such a risk?â
Gregory simply watched Shannon protest, his hand clenching tightly around his phone, which had
turned warm from his touch.
During the past three days, Gregory instructed his secretary to discreetly investigate the relationship
between Shannon and Harry. Although it had not unfolded precisely like what Bella had described-
where Shannon had exchanged sentimental items like her necklace with him-there was some truth to it,
Shannon did indeed know Harry. They had even crossed paths on multiple occasions during their time
at TS Channel.
Another revelation came to light. Despite the absence of call records between Shannon and Harry,
Gregory took precautionary measures and got ahold of Bethanyâs communication logs.
Among the many numbers, one did not align with Bethanyâs social
circle.
Upon further investigation, Gregory discovered that the number lacked registration under a real name.
However, its location coincided with the direction of Harryâs rented house.
After learning about this, Gregoryâs heart sank at once.
Bethany was born in the elite circle. All her life, she has associated solely with high society and has
never befriended anyone beneath her social circle, let alone visited the slums.
Hence, there was only one possible explanation for using Bethany to establish contact with someone
from that IP address.
âShannon, do you know what attracted me to you the most then?â Gregory took a deep breath and
asked.
Shannon was startled once again, her mind scrambling to recall.
She believed that Gregory must have been charmed by her youthful allure and captivating beauty. After
all, most men tend to prioritize physical allure over emotional depth
Yet she had overlooked one crucial aspect.
As the designated heir of the Salvador family, Gregory was born into wealth and privilege.
However, despite the relentless pursuit by elite socialites in Savrow and aspiring female celebrities,
none fulfilled their dreams of
becoming his wife.
As for Shannon, she was nothing more than a small-time actress. She lacked Celesteâs beauty, and her
family background was even less
remarkable.
So why did Gregory choose Shannon among the multitude of female celebrities on the TS Channel?
âBecause back then, your eyes radiated purity and innocence. I was captivated by your genuine and
unassuming nature. You made me want to protect and cherish you. With you, I found the sense of pride
and contentment that every man desires.â