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Chapter 40 Messing With the Wrong People
Diana brought a group of people to Quinton Hospital, shouting incessantly for the man who had “bullied” Selena to come out and face his doom.
The commotion grew so loud that it began disturbing the other patients in the hospital.
Gerard had just been promoted as the new director. Although he was young, he was brimming with ambition and always waiting for an opportunity to prove himself and perhaps catch Dr. Elim’s attention.
When Diana stirred up trouble, his blood surged with excitement. Dressed in his white coat, he led his team out of the building and quickly issued orders.
“All staff on each floor are to ensure that the patients are safe and reassured. Make sure no one panics or runs around outside. The security team should be stationed at all the building’s entrances to keep unauthorized people out, especially this group that’s causing trouble.
“Call for reinforcements from the security company. We need more people than the ones creating this chaos. Remember not to strike unless they do. We won’t provoke conflict, but we must remain justified in case the situation escalates. Understood?”
“Yes, sir!”
Leading his team outside, Gerard faced Diana and her group. Selena had been taken for treatment, so she wasn’t present.
When she spotted him, she stepped forward arrogantly. “Bring out your director and hand over the scumbag who bullied my daughter. Today, he’s going to pay with his life!”
“I’m the director,” Gerard replied coolly. “Madam, you claim someone bullied your daughter. Do you have evidence? Just because she says she was mistreated doesn’t make it true.”
Demanding someone’s life? Who did she think she was, the Grim Reaper?
“She’s being treated right now! Isn’t that proof enough?” Her anger flared even more. “Are all of you blind? My daughter was beaten to the point she couldn’t stand up. What more evidence do you need? Are you trying to cover up for that scumbag? If you don’t hand him over today, I’ll demolish this hospital!”
He burst out laughing. “Madam, I’m curious to see you try demolishing Quinton Hospital. Alright. Everyone, start your live streams. Let’s see how this ‘mighty‘ lady demolishes a hospital. You’re nothing but a coward if you don’t make good on your words today.”
Gerard’s tone turned icy, and any semblance of diplomacy evaporated.
Initially, he had planned to have the security team bring over surveillance footage to clarify who got into a fight with Selena. But after hearing Diana’s threats, he felt it wasn’t worth the effort.
With a mother like this, what kind of person could her daughter be?
This so–called “Amberton’s top tycoon’s wife” seemed more like a thug or bandit.
She claimed that a scumbag had bullied her daughter, but it was more likely that her daughter had tried to seduce someone and gotten rejected, then lashed out in retaliation.
Quinton Hospital had never been challenged since its inception.
If this woman wanted a showdown, they wouldn’t back down.
As Gerard finished speaking, his assistant promptly started a live stream. Not just the assistant, but all the staff from various floors who were eager for drama also pulled out their phones to record videos, post updates, and start live streams.
Stepping closer, Gerard fixed his stern gaze on Diana. “Madam Diana Ashcroft, you’ve messed with the wrong people.”
Meanwhile, the commotion outside was so loud, coupled with the live streams initiated by the hospital staff, that even Charles in his VIP suite caught wind of the situation.
Despite his advanced age, he still had a young–at–heart enthusiasm for gossip and drama.
Calling Marcus over, he said, “Marc, take me out to have a look!”
Marcus remained silent before saying, “Grandpa, your health isn’t great. It’s better if you don’t join the commotion. If anything happens, it won’t be good. We can just watch the live stream here in the room.”
“You don’t understand. “Charles held up his phone that was showing a livestream. “A live stream is nothing compared to being on–site. Look, that’s Diana. She’s Natalie’s former stepmother.”
Marcus was puzzled. Former stepmother?
“That woman is cold and ruthless! The moment her biological daughter came back, she tried to kick Natalie out of the house. But while she’s heartless to Natalie, she truly dotes on her own daughter. Alas, human nature is such a perplexing thing.
Charles sighed and got out of bed, determined to watch the drama unfold in person.
“I’m curious to see just how stunning her biological daughter is that someone in the hospital would feel compelled to harass her.”
“Mr. Holden.” Elijah cautiously stepped forward “The person she’s accusing of harassing her daughter might be me. The woman was following you earlier, so you called me. After I took her away, we got into a fight.”
“Hmmm79
Chapter 40 Mensing With the Wrong Pesple
Marcus turned to Elijah with narrowed eyes. He had been annoyed by Selena tailing him earlier and had asked Elijah to block her. But after he left, what exactly had transpired between Elijah and Selena?
Before Marcus could ask, Charles interjected, “So the ‘scumbag‘ Diana is looking for
Elijah’s voice grew softer. “I think so.”
is you?”
“I have even more reason to go then.” Charles slapped his thigh. “If this didn’t involve the Holden family, Lcould ignore it. But now that it does, I must step in. Let me call Natalie and invite her to join us for the drama.
He immediately took out his phone to call Natalie, seizing yet another opportunity to create some time for her and Marcus.
Marcus was speechless.
Elijah scratched his nose awkwardly. “Mr. Holden, should I step forward?”
Marcus glanced at him. “Elijah, did you really harass Selena and bully her?”
“Absolutely not! She insulted me first. Because she tried to seduce you, I said that that’s just wishful thinking. Then, she suddenly attacked me and grabbed me in… my most vulnerable spot. I acted purely in self–defense!”
He hastily added, “Mr. Holden, you know me. I rarely ever hit women. If I do, there’s definitely a good reason.”
“The Holden family doesn’t tolerate such baseless accusations and injustices. Since Mrs. Langley insists on handing you over, we’ll confront her directly.”
Marcus‘ voice was icy but lacked any trace of blame toward Elijah.
His first impression of Selena had already been terrible, and Elijah wasn’t the type to lie. The mere thought of her scheming against him left him feeling like he had swallowed a fly. How dare the wife and daughter of some small–town tycoon cause trouble for the Holden family? Did they really think that he was some common commodity anyone could trifle with?
