Falling for a Lie: My Stepbrother's Hidden Revenge

Chapter 76

Chapter 76

The two locked eyes, with Emma conceding defeat, her teeth gritted in frustration.

“Alright! I'm giving you this one shot, but if anything should happen to my daughter, | swear I'll fight you till my

last breath!”

With Emma out of the way, Sylvia walked into the ward unhindered, ordering her bodyguards to lift

Hedda onto a stretcher.

Under Emma's reluctant and apprehensive gaze, Hedda was taken away.

By the tSylvia returned to Patric’s villa, it was already 10 o'clock in the evening.

The remnants of the sunset painted the sky in tender shades of orange, casting a soft glow over the entire Frant

City.

Patric set up Hedda in one of the guest rooms, then sat with Sylvia, mulling over their next move.

Hedda’s face was peaceful, her eyes closed as if in a serene sleep.

“Her condition seems stable, all vitals are within normal range.” Patric received a medical report from their

personal physician, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

Sylvia grabbed the report, her eyes sweeping over Hedda on the bed, her eyebrows knitting together in

concern.

“Waking a patient in a vegetative state is no cakewalk. The Mellis family has thrown money at renowned doctors

from all over the world to no avail. If we're to make any progress with Hedda, we'll have to pull out all the stops.”

Patric’s fingers drummed lightly on the coffee table, turning the ashtray around.

“What do you mean?”

A flicker of confusion passed through Sylvia's eyes.

“You cheeky little thing, have you forgotten?”

Patric gently knocked on her head.

“Did you forget about your brother Chad, the medical whiz with a Master's degree? Not many can question his

expertise and authority.”

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Lightbulb moment for Sylvia she’d lost touch with the Smith family for so long that she'd completely forgotten

how brilliant her elder brother Chad was.

“But... Chad is usually a bit of a recluse, not one for words. And he’s tied up with his work in Wind City, I'm not

sure he'd be keen to help.”

Sylvia's joy wasn’t clouding her judgement, she spoke thoughtfully after mulling it over.

“Just to play it safe, I'll go to Wind City to find him personally. Even if it means dragging him back to Frant City.”

Hedda was a crucial piece of the puzzle, she had to make sure every step of the plan was executed without a

hitch.

Edgar had promised the public and media a five-day deadline.

And now, two days had already passed.

She planned to turn the situation around in three days, so there was no tto dilly-dally.

“Patric, tand tide wait for none. I'll pop over to Wind City tonight to fetch Chad.” Sylvia hoisted her bag onto

her shoulder.

“In such a rush? I'm not fond of private jets, so can’t have you chauffeured.”

Patric was a little worried.

“No need. There's still a flight to Wind City in the evening. I'll take a regular plane.”

As Sylvia Lancelot prepared, she continued, “Make sure you keep the ball rolling! Up the ante on the villa’s

security!”

Patric watched her recede into the night, shaking his head.

“Got it, little girl! You're always in such a hurry.”

Sarah lounged in the bathtub filled to the brim with bubbles and roses, hoping to soak away the day’s weariness.

Every now and then, she’d check her phone for any new messages.

Since she’d been dragged off Gravel Mountain by Elon earlier that day, she’d been angry.

Despite knowing that her hired help would likely drop the ball after Patric and Edgar cstorming in, her

stubborn side still kept a vigil on her movements.

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“Miss. Grammer, there's news. Sylvie apewe ukiya the sender look She let in a tearing hurry and is sca’s file

Sarah jerked up from her bath, scuding the stage my ad vim svoje brate,

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The experienced medics in Freat Caty would have been more than rygh to park by my

Why then was Sylvia creating a hullabaloo, Antoning in to a Wat Cay hospital in the out of sight?

She dialed up Nancy immediately be got zak

“Go wrong at a critical momen

Sarah, gnashing her teeth in frustration, tossed her phone aside, scrambled into her care, and made a beeline

for the city hospital under cover of darkness,

The VIP ward, a haven of tranquility, was steeped in silence. After Saval deared her Hannity with the bodyguards

posted outside, she slipped in quietly,

“Why's your phone off when I'm trying to reach you?”

Sarah shot her an irked glance, “You hadhoofing it over here in the middle of the night

“I'd been caught on a call by Edgar in the day. Since then, my phone’s been bugged by his men. | had no

other choice,”

After explaining, Nancy asked with a hint of desperation, “Is our plan still on track? No hitches, | hope

“No kidding, that young lass can actually pull out sfancy ju jitsu. Those loafers we sent stood no

chance.”

The mention of this botched operation set Sarah very angry, “Thad people dig into her itinerary. Turns out, she’s

heading to a hospital in Wind City tonight. God knows what she’s up to.”

Nancy was equally puzzled upon hearing this.

“A hospital in Wind City? You sure your people didn’t get their wires crossed?”

“What are you implying? The folks | employ are handpicked by the Grammer family. Their intel is solid gold.”

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Sarah's face hardened.

“Then why would she go to a hospital in Wind City? Wait a second, hospital... a hospital in Wind City!”

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A while later, Elon returned to Mawry’s wad with we look on kus tax.

“Miss. Mellis, Me. Hedda is nowhere to be found”

“I know H!"

Nancy pated, her grip tightening on the bedsham corner, “What now? is that unch Sylvia who mere whisked her

away! If they trace that previous invided back to ...” w...

But Sarah remained nonchalant.

“What's with the jitters? just need to find Hedda, Sylvia too, | won't let her off the hook that easily.*

Nancy was still restless, “You make it sound like a cakewalk. Has the boarded the plane? We're out of options! If

she indeed has a way to cure Hedda, what then...”

Cold dread crept up her spine, forbidding her to contemplate any further.

Seeing her in this state, Sarah rolled her eyes, “I've already sent someone to suss it out. There's still an hour and

a half before she’s scheduled to fly. Enough tforto put a plan in motion.”

“I'm aware of her ju-jitsu skills. This time, I'll recruit a few tough as nails hitters to quietly take care of her in the

cabin. Then, who's left to rain on our parade?”

With a gleam of triumph in her eyes, Sarah reached for her phone, ready to set things in motion.

“Hold up!”

Nancy stopped her with a swift gesture, revealing a sly smile as she met Sarah’s questioning gaze.

“I might have someone even better up my sleeve!”