Chapter 47: Give Charlotte Walker another big gift.
Pearl Nguyen greeted the newcomer, but her tone was far from friendly.
Although Clark Sims had been injured by Chasel Mills, if it weren't for this woman, he wouldn't have been hurt in the first place. Yet, the resentment that had been etched on Clark's face began to fade as he saw Charlotte Walker.
"Charlotte, you... what are you doing here?" Clark stammered, his voice filled with emotion.
"You stood up for me and got into trouble With Chasel Mills. I couldn't sleep a wink last night, worried about you," Charlotte said as she entered the hospital room, her expression softening. "So, I canceled my work this morning to come check on you."
"I'm fine," Clark replied. "If I had to choose again, I would still stand up for you, Charlotte. I won't allow anyone to hurt you."
He gritted his teeth as he spoke, but inside, he scoffed.
If he could turn back time, he would never have stepped in. He liked Charlotte Walker, but that didn't mean he was willing to get hurt for her. His status was far too valuable.
A woman, no matter how beautiful, was just a woman—far less important than himself. If he hadn't anticipated that Chasel Mills would actually dare to make a move against him, he wouldn't have jumped in to intervene.
But now that things had already happened, and it seemed that Charlotte Walker had some different feelings toward him, Clark Sims naturally had to put on a show of being willing to go through fire and water for her.
Once he recovered, there might be a chance to win over Charlotte Walker. At that time, both the Shen family and the Walker family would be his.
Beauty and power—he would have them both!
His status would soar, making him the top figure in Verdant City, even surpassing the Fields family.
"Clark, thank you," Charlotte said, biting her red lip tightly as she gazed at Clark Sims. There was a soft light in her eyes, and her face was filled with gratitude and emotion.
On the side, Pearl Nguyen watched this scene, her expression shifting dramatically. Could it be that this woman had truly developed feelings for her son?
If that were the case, then Clark Sims's injury might turn out to be a blessing in disguise. The Walker family was no small force, and their potential for growth was significant.
Everything in the Walker family was firmly in the hands of Charlotte Walker.
At that moment, Pearl Nguyen's expression softened a bit.
"Mrs. Pearl, how about I feed Clark something?" Charlotte suggested again.
"That would be great, thank you," Pearl replied, this time not refusing. She handed the bowl of porridge to Charlotte.
Charlotte took the bowl and sat down beside the hospital bed, a gentle smile on her face. "Clark, your health is the most important thing. You need to eat; otherwise, your body won't get the nutrients it needs, and your recovery will be slow. Lying in this hospital bed, you won't have your freedom." "And your family..." Charlotte paused, then continued softly, "and I will worry about you."
After saying this, Charlotte scooped a spoonful of porridge and brought it to Clark Sims's lips.
Upon hearing her say, "and I will worry about you," Clark felt a surge of joy and immediately drank the porridge down.
Seeing this, Pearl finally breathed a sigh of relief.
However, neither Pearl nor Clark noticed the hint of disdain lurking in the depths of Charlotte's eyes.
After Clark had eaten, Charlotte stayed in the hospital room for nearly an hour before finally leaving.This time, Pearl accompanied Charlotte out.
That night...
As the lights began to glow and the night deepened, Pearl Nguyen left after dinner with Clark Sims, following Mason Sims back home. A nanny stayed behind to take care of Clark.
Not long after Pearl left, Sebastian Sims arrived at the hospital room.
"Bro, how are you feeling?" Sebastian asked with genuine concern.
"Who gave you permission to call me 'bro'? Get lost!" Clark's face darkened immediately upon seeing Sebastian.
This illegitimate son, although now accepted back into the Shen family by Mason Sims, was never welcomed by Clark. To him, Sebastian was more like a servant than a brother. Even Mason treated Sebastian with indifference.
Sebastian's eyes flashed with a hint of darkness, but he forced a conciliatory smile. "Bro, I... I was just worried about your health..."
However, before Sebastian could finish, Clarke interrupted him. "You're just hoping I die, aren't you? Then you can rightfully become the heir of the Shen family? Let me tell you, Sebastian Sims, you're nothing but a bastard. So just give up on that dream."
Upon hearing this, Sebastian Sims clenched his fists for a moment but quickly relaxed them.
"Bro, you know I've never thought that way. I just hope that if you take over the Shen Group in the future, you won't kick me out of the Shen family. As long as I have a place to eat, I'll be satisfied," Sebastian continued respectfully.
When Sebastian arrived and the conversation turned to such topics, the aunt who had been left by Pearl Nguyen to take care of Clark Sims immediately wanted to step out to avoid the awkwardness.
However, Clark Sims stopped her. "You don't need to leave. Just peel me an apple and let him go. I don't want to see him."
The aunt's face showed a hint of embarrassment, but she didn't dare go against Clark's wishes. She was about to suggest that Sebastian leave first.
Just then, a doctor in a white coat and mask suddenly appeared in the room.
"You all need to step out. I need to examine this patient," the doctor said calmly.
The aunt felt a wave of relief wash over her. Although Sebastian was a bastard child of the Shen family, he was still Mason Sims' son. TheShen family could treat Sebastian poorly, but she didn't have the right to do so. With the doctor here, it was perfect.
Immediately, the aunt said to Sebastian, "Young master, let's step outside for now."
Sebastian nodded and then respectfully said to Clark, "Bro, I'll take my leave now."
With that, Sebastian and the aunt left the hospital room.
Sebastian Sims instructed the nurse to close the hospital room door behind him. However, instead of leaving immediately, he turned to the nurse and reminded her to take good care of Clark Sims. He even hoped she could say a few good words about him in front of Clark.Upon hearing this, the nurse felt a wave of sadness wash over her. Sebastian Sims was also a member of the Shen family, yet he seemed more like a servant than she did, especially in front of Clark and his wife.
The nurse nodded in agreement but knew deep down that she wouldn't dare to speak highly of him.
After entrusting the nurse with his request, Sebastian finally intended to leave. Just then, a sudden scream erupted from within the hospital room.
Hearing that sound, Sebastian's expression brightened for a moment, but it quickly shifted to shock.The nurse's face paled at the sound. Without a second thought, she opened the door and rushed inside, disregarding the presence of the doctors. After all, if something happened to Clark, the Shen family would tear her apart.
Sebastian followed closely behind the nurse, worry etched on his face. However, as they both rushed into the room...
Earlier, the doctor in the white coat who had entered the hospital room had long since disappeared.
Meanwhile, on the hospital bed, Clark Sims was wide-eyed, struggling for breath as he gasped for air.
"Y-young master, what's wrong?" the nurse exclaimed in horror.
"Tell... tell my dad... it was Chasel Mills... he... he needs to help me... get revenge..." Clark stammered, blood spilling from his mouth with each word, staining the once pristine white sheets a deep red.
With that, Clark took his last breath.
"Ah!" The nurse screamed.
Sebastian Sims, startled, stumbled back two steps and, losing his balance, fell onto the floor, his face pale with terror.
...
At the Shen family estate, a private mansion had been established in Verdant City. Inside, there were numerous villas.
The important members of the Shen family all resided within the estate.
Just as Mason Sims and Pearl Nguyen arrived home, Pearl's phone rang.
Pearl Nguyen was startled to see that it was her nurse from the hospital calling. Without hesitation, she answered the phone.
However, as soon as the call connected, a terrified and trembling voice came through, "M-Madam, the young master... he's dead."
"What?" Pearl gasped, thinking she must have misheard.
"The young master was at the hospital... hewas... murdered!"
At those words, Pearl's phone slipped from her hand and fell to the ground.
...
Meanwhile, at the Walker family residence, Charlotte Walker and Clayton Cain were engaged in a game of chess.
"At this point, Sebastian Sims should be making his move soon, right?" Charlotte remarked casually as she placed a piece on the board.
"Yeah, it should be about time," Clayton replied thoughtfully, also moving a piece in response.
Just as Clayton finished speaking, his phone, which he had set aside, suddenly vibrated.He picked it up and, upon seeing the message, a smile crept onto his face.
"Clark Sims is dead!"
A smile appeared on Clayton Cain's face.
"Well then, let's just sit back and watch the show," Charlotte Walker replied, her expression unchanged. She looked up, and it seemed as if the figure of Chasel Mills appeared in hereyes. She said lightly, "Five years ago, I could personally send you to prison. Five years later, I won't even need to lift a finger to send you to hell!"
With that, a smile crept onto Charlotte's lips.
Then she made her next move, looking at Clayton Cain. "You've lost!"
...
At the Xiangti Garden.
Tonight, Michelle Allen didn't invite Chasel Mills over to the Qingcheng Residence.
Chasel had no choice but to let it go.
He quietly awaited the arrival of the weekend,ready to spend time with Belle again.
As he held the initial photo that Suzaku had given him, featuring Michelle Allen and Belle, Suzaku approached him. "Aurelian,Clark Sims is dead."
Upon hearing this, a smile spread across Chasel Mills' face.
"Just as I expected."
"Charlotte Walker did this?"
"No," Suzaku replied. "It was done by Sebastian Sims, the illegitimate son of Mason Sims. However, the killer has already been captured by my people."
"Sebastian Sims?" Chasel Mills was somewhat ready to spend time with Belle again.
As he held the initial photo that Suzaku had given him, featuring Michelle Allen and Belle, Suzaku approached him. "Aurelian, Clark Sims is dead."
Upon hearing this, a smile spread across Chasel Mills' face.
"Just as I expected."
"Charlotte Walker did this?"
"No," Suzaku replied. "It was done by Sebastian Sims, the illegitimate son of Mason Sims. However, the killer has already been captured by my people."
"Sebastian Sims?" Chasel Mills was somewhat surprised.
"After the killer was caught, he quickly confessed that Sebastian Sims had sent him and framed you for it," Suzaku reported back to Chasel Mills. "However, Sebastian, being an illegitimate child, has been accepted back by the Shen family but is still not well-regarded by them. Mason Sims treats him with indifference as well, so Sebastian spends his days idling around with some of the local rich kids in Verdant City."
At this, Chasel Mills narrowed his eyes and lightly tapped his fingers on his knee.
After a moment, he spoke again, "Since yesterday, has Sebastian Sims had any contact with anyone from the Walker family or The main family?"
"Yes," Suzaku confirmed immediately. "I've had people watching the Tang and Sun families closely. Last night, after Clayton Cain left the Walker family, he called Emmett Walker, who then went to a bar to party with friends all night, including Sebastian Sims."
"And Sebastian left midway."
Since Chasel Mills had injured Clark Sims yesterday, the Shen family was naturally under Suzaku's surveillance as well. The members of the covert team had been particularly attentive.
"Ha, Charlotte Walker, you haven't disappointed me," Chasel Mills chuckled lightly. "You're even smarter than I imagined, knowing how to use others to do your dirty work."
"Too bad, though, you're still going to be disappointed!"
"You think this trick, whether it succeeds or fails, will keep you out of it? With Clark Sims dead, Mason Sims has only one son left. Even if they know Sebastian is responsible, it doesn't mean he will face consequences. But Clark Sims's death will need an explanation."
"You lost the Qing Shui Mountain City project, and your image spokesperson is gone. Now, if you face more targeting from the Shen family, I can't wait to see how you handle it!" Chasel Mills said calmly.Then, he got up.
"Let's go. Take that killer with us. We're heading to the Shen family to deliver another big gift to Charlotte Walker."