Regretful CEO Ex-Wife Don't Leave Me novel Chapter 85

Chapter 85

Chapter 85

The message gradually faded and disappeared. Phoebe lowered her gaze, lost in thought.

She put away her phone and turned to see Patrick looking at her in confusion. “What is it?”

“Ms. Greene, your ringtone is quite unique. I feel like I’ve heard it somewhere before, Patrick said.

Phoebe’s expression changed slightly. “Where have you heard it?”

That ringtone was exclusive to an encryption program created by a hacker from the Mercenary Alliance, Only members of the Mercenary Alliance had that software on their phones.

Patrick shook his head. “I can’t remember, but it just sounded familiar when I heard it.”

Phoebe didn’t press further, and silence fell between them.

After a while, Patrick spoke again. “Ms. Greene, after Mr. Richardson’s car crashed into the bus, it caught fire quickly. The others only had time to rescue the driver and Mr. Richardson. The divorce agreement was likely-”

Phoebe had already anticipated this outcome. She nodded and said, “Okay, we’ll deal with it after he recovers

She still needed to investigate whether this incident was connected to Scorpion. From what she had heard, Scorpion’s usual method was to torment his targets slowly rather than kill them outright.

They waited outside the operating room for over eight hours before the surgical lights finally went off.

When Declan was wheeled out, the anesthesia had not yet worn off. He lay on the hospital bed with his eyes shut, completely pale, looking nothing like the sharp and decisive man he usually was.

The doctor removed his mask, his expression serious. “Mr. Richardson sustained injuries to his previously wounded leg in this accident. He may never be able to stand again. You should be prepared for that.”

In an instant, Phoebe’s face turned pale. She steadied herself and said, “I understand. Thank you, Dr. Robinson.”

“It’s okay. Mr. Richardson is still in critical condition. The next three days will be crucial. I will assign two nurses to monitor him in shifts, but I suggest you also have someone stationed outside his room,” Torsten advised.

“Understood.” Phoebe nodded.

After Declan was transferred to his room, Patrick suddenly received a call from the head of the company’s public relations department. “Patrick, the news about Mr. Richardson’s severe injuries from the car accident has spread online.

“The Richardson Group’s stock price has been affected as well. Can you get in touch with Mr. Richardson right now?”

Patrick’s expression darkened. “I’ll return immediately.”

He ended the call and turned to Phoebe, looking conflicted. Just as he was about to speak, Phoebe spoke first. “Go handle the company matters. I’ll stay here with him. If anything happens, I’ll contact you immediately.”

“Alright, thank you, Ms. Greene,” Patrick said.

After Patrick left, Phoebe immediately sent a message on WhatsApp to a contact with a blank username and a solid black profile picture. [Find out who spread the news about the Richardson Group’s CEO’s car accident.]

[OK.]

Phoebe put away her phone and glanced at Declan, who lay in bed with a ventilator. Her emotions were complicated. She

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could only hope this had nothing to do with Scorpion

Before long, she received a reply. It’s confirmed. The news was spread by Scorpion’s people.]

Phoebe’s face turned grim. It really was Scorpion. Il understand.)

[If you need help, contact me anytime.]

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Phoebe didn’t reply. A wave of frustration surged inside her. I should have eliminated him completely back then. If I had, none of this would be happening now, she wondered.

Despite efforts to suppress the news, Declan’s accident was soon exposed, and major news outlets covered it extensively. As a result, the Richardson Group’s stock price dropped by one point.

When Audrey found out, she was so overwhelmed that she fainted. After regaining consciousness, she rushed to the hospital in a panic.

The moment she saw Declan lying in the hospital bed, tears streamed down her face, and she nearly collapsed.

Phoebe quickly supported her. “Mrs. Richardson, please don’t be too upset. Mr. Richardson will make it through this.”

“Pheebs, if I had known this would happen, I wouldn’t have been so forceful in pushing him to divorce you, Audrey said.

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