Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 1407

The call was answered after just two rings. "Hello? James?" Abriella asked. "Steve wants to transfer Sylvia to Mercy Hospital in the Capital," James instructed smoothly. "His movements are restricted right now, so I need you to handle it." Abriella gasped in shock. "What? Sylvia is in the hospital?" Recently, she had been trapped inside her luxury apartment acting as a full time nurse for Will while he recovered from his injuries, and she was bored out of her mind. Being a natural gossip, she had already devoured all the dramatic rumors surrounding Steve and Sylvia's disastrous trip to Fiji. Hearing that Steve was desperately trying to move Sylvia into his own hospital sent her protective instincts, and her insatiable thirst for drama, into overdrive. "Consider it done. I will make the arrangements immediately."

Working with terrifying efficiency, Abriella rapidly coordinated the entire medical transfer with the hospital in Seaview. Once the logistics were handled, she frantically called her entire social circle to dig up exactly what new catastrophe had struck the couple. It did not take long for Krystina to catch wind of the hospitalization. Instantly canceling her corporate meetings, Krystina rushed straight over to Abriella's apartment. Thanks to Abriella's relentless pressure, Sylvia was loaded onto a private medical charter that very afternoon and flown directly to the Capital. Desperate to see her friend, Abriella unceremoniously dumped a massive mountain of snacks, fresh fruit, and a tablet right next to Will's wheelchair. Will stared at the towering pile of food in absolute bewilderment. "Honey, what is all this?" Clapping her hands together, Abriella spoke at lightning speed. "This should be enough to keep you occupied for the entire afternoon. Krystina and I are heading to the hospital to see Sylvia. Be a good boy and behave yourself." Without waiting for a response, she linked arms with Krystina and bolted out the door. "Wait... no..." Will sighed helplessly, staring at his monumental pile of snacks.

Emmy did not discover any of this until the following morning. She had just woken up and was idly scrolling through her social network while leaning against the headboard. A fresh post from Abriella caught her eye. The attached photo showed a terrifyingly pale Sylvia resting weakly against hospital pillows, looking so fragile it made Emmy's heart ache. Abriella and Krystina were seated on either side of the bed, cheerfully flashing heart signs with their hands. The caption read, "Heartbroken for my bestie. From now on, we are your protectors. We are the only family you will ever need." Emmy froze, immediately sitting up straight. "Why is Sylvia in the hospital?" Holding up the phone, she looked at James in absolute shock. James merely glanced at the screen and replied calmly. "She was driven to the brink by her own family." He then proceeded to briefly outline the brutal sequence of events Sylvia had endured over the past few days.

As she listened, the frown on Emmy's face deepened into a tight knot of worry. A terrifying memory from her previous life suddenly flashed through her mind. In the coming years, Sylvia was destined to achieve unimaginable corporate success, eventually securing a coveted spot on the Forbes list of outstanding young CEOs. Yet, shortly after reaching the absolute pinnacle of the business world, Sylvia had slit her wrists and committed suicide in her luxury apartment. The tragic news had dominated global headlines, with the entire corporate sector mourning the premature loss of an absolute genius. If history were merely repeating itself, was Sylvia being forced down that exact same path of despair? Noticing Emmy's deep distress, James assumed she was simply worried about Sylvia's current physical condition and gently reassured her. "Do not worry. Sylvia is out of danger. Steve transferred his entire elite medical team to handle her case. She will be fully discharged in three days at most."

However, Emmy remained utterly lost in her troubled thoughts, her brow furrowed tight. James reached out, gently waving a hand in front of her eyes to pull her back to reality. "What is wrong? What are you thinking about?" Snapping back to the present, Emmy shook her head. "It is nothing. Just... seeing Krystina and Abriella with her makes me wish I was there too. I really miss them." Ever since her memories had fully returned, she had constantly longed for her dearest friends. She desperately wanted to sit down and share a quiet, honest conversation with them. But in her current highly classified status, stepping beyond the heavily guarded borders of Cloudrest Peak was strictly forbidden. A poignant sadness, born from a desperate craving for freedom conflicting with a harsh reality, settled over her delicate features.

Knowing exactly what was weighing on her heart, James reached out, the warm pad of his thumb gently smoothing away the crease between her brows. "I will arrange an excursion for you in a few days. You can spend as much time with them as you like. We can rent out an entire venue, or book a private luxury resort nearby. Whatever makes you happy." Emmy's head snapped up, a brilliant light igniting in her eyes. "Really?" Seeing her light up with the pure, unadulterated joy of a child receiving a favorite candy made James's chest tighten with overwhelming affection. "When have I ever lied to you?" he murmured, effortlessly pulling her closer into his warm embrace. "Besides, I have some spectacular news for you." Emmy looked up, burning with curiosity. "What is it?"