Chapter 98 The Object of the Romantic Encounter
Celeste, Declan, and Anouk got hauled off to the police station by the rangers.
Since Clara hadn't done anything too serious and was just tagging along with her family to the cemetery, and because Oliver needed someone to look after him, the cops let her go.
But she was no match for a furious Molly! With just a few words, Molly spilled everything that went down tonight.
Molly, even more pissed off after hearing it all, slapped Clara on the other cheek! "You're out of your mind! If anything happens to Steven today, you're done for! Lucas marrying you? Keep dreaming."
Clara didn't dare say a word, covering her face and crying non-stop, feeling super wronged.
She wanted to complain to Lucas, but he didn't even glance her way, too busy checking his phone, clearly texting some other woman.
The thought of Lucas possibly cheating on her turned Clara's anger into bitterness!
She found a corner to curl up in, trying to stay out of Molly's line of fire.
A fancy sports car rolled into the dawn light, emerging from the darkness in front of Catherine.
Alexander, dressed in a dark brown suit, looked like a gentleman straight out of a painting. He rested one hand on the steering wheel and extended his hand towards her, "Hop in."
As soon as Catherine got in and sat down, Alexander leaned over to fasten her seatbelt.
Alexander kept a perfect distance, letting Catherine feel his warmth and scent without being too close.
"Where are you meeting Ethan?" she asked.
"Healing Touch Hospital. That place isn't tied to any faction, pretty safe, and Ethan will be less on edge."
Healing Touch Hospital was a solid choice, but it was a bit far from Imperia City.
Alexander drove the car a few dozen feet away, and only after the Starry Residence building was out of sight did he snap his fingers. The sports car quickly transformed into a helicopter, the massive whirl and resistance of the rotor blades making the trees on the ground sway.
"Sorry, it's a bit bumpy, but we're in a rush, and this is faster," he explained.
"It's okay."
'Last time, when Dylan picked me up from Serenitia City, he used this tech too. Looks like more brands are getting in on this. I should get a good chunk of research funding from this,' she thought.
Alexander's helicopter piloting skills were way better than Dylan's, who was from the Air Force. He even handed Catherine a bag with warm sandwiches and milk inside, clearly a breakfast he had prepped for her.
"We're in a hurry, so it's a bit rushed. Don't be mad," he said.
'Am I the type to have a bad temper?' she thought.
"Thanks."
Catherine took small bites of the sandwich, watching the clouds zip by.
"I've got the Faceless Ones and Shadow Syndicate folks lurking around the hospital since last night, so no need to worry," Alexander explained. "I set it up last night, and I didn't want to bother you."
This operation was huge, with the leaders of the three top assassin groups on the dark web coming together.
Alexander knew Catherine would definitely go, and to keep her safe, he hadn't slept for nights!
He had replayed this operation in his mind over and over to make sure everything went perfectly and that Catherine stayed safe!
Noticing the dark circles under Alexander's eyes, Catherine said, "I know. Jared called me last night. My people are also lurking around the hospital."
She hadn't slept well for this mission either. But Alexander still had to juggle the group's affairs, find time to have meals with her every day, and even whip up her breakfast.
Catherine glanced at the other sandwich in the bag, thought for a moment, and handed it to Alexander. "You haven't eaten either, right? Here you are."
A faint smile appeared on Alexander's lips, her concern easing his fatigue. "My hands are full. Could you help me out?"
He needed to focus on piloting the helicopter and couldn't free his hands to eat.
Catherine, feeling a bit helpless, carefully unwrapped the sandwich and brought it to Alexander's mouth.
"Thanks, it's delicious," he said.
'He should know if it tastes good since it came from his own home.' she thought, feeding him the entire sandwich as her face turned slightly red.
As the sun rose, the helicopter smoothly landed at the entrance of Healing Touch Hospital, transformed back into a sports car, and drove into the parking lot.
Catherine followed Alexander upstairs towards the agreed-upon hospital room.
Sitting at the door of the hospital room, Clara wiped her tears, feeling wronged. 'How can the Johnson family treat me like this! Molly not only keeps saying I was picked up from the trash but also despises me so much! And Lucas doesn't even try to speak up for me.'
Clara gritted her teeth in anger, her gaze falling on Catherine, who was coming upstairs. 'Why is Catherine at Healing Touch Hospital? Did Lucas call her here? It can't be that Catherine has clients at Healing Touch Hospital, right? She must have come to pester Oliver, knowing he's hospitalized.'
Clara squinted at the man walking beside Catherine.
She had never seen this man before, but just by looking at his clothes, she could tell he was someone important. His suit seemed to be custom-made in Istalia, and the coat alone was worth a fortune.
They walked too fast for Clara to see his face clearly.
'Could it be that Catherine has just hooked up with a rich guy?' The more Clara thought about it, the more suspicious she became. She took out her phone and dialed Esme's number.
"Esme, I just saw Catherine with a man at Healing Touch Hospital, heading towards the obstetrics and gynecology department. Is Catherine pregnant?" Clara covered her mouth, pretending to be very surprised as she spoke. "I've never seen this man before, definitely not from your family. How can Catherine's private life be so messy? This is not what we taught her."
Esme perked up immediately and thought, 'Why would Catherine travel all the way to Healing Touch Hospital? Even if she is unwell, Bright Heal Hospital, with its superior medical resources, would be the best choice. She goes all the way to Healing Touch Hospital and visits the obstetrics and gynecology department. If Catherine has a child with another man, Alexander will definitely abandon her, and the entire Windsor family will forsake her.'
The more Esme thought about it, the more excited she became. She ordered, "Keep an eye on her for me. Don't let her get away. I'll be right there!"
"Okay, I got it."
Alexander and Catherine went all the way to the top floor and slipped into an open doctor's office as Jared handed over two sets of white lab coats.
Catherine took one and changed into it with Alexander.
Since she was appearing as Phantom Doctor Moon, she needed some disguise!
Jared's gaze fell on Alexander, and he thought Alexander looked so familiar.
"I remember now! You're the guy who was hugging Catherine at the bar last time. I didn't expect you to be Catherine's fiancé. I thought you were just a fling!" Jared said.
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