Chapter 550 William and Hayden
"Hayden, do you think Dad may never wake up?" Inside the VIP ward, Jocelyn embraced Hayden's arm, leaning affectionately against her, her tone filled with concern.
At 17 years old, Jocelyn was all grown up, exuding grace and elegance, standing tall like Hayden, with a mane of golden hair, silky and smooth. Her natural beauty, with an unadorned oval face, radiated a distinct youthful charm from head to toe.
Visually resembling Hayden to some extent, Jocelyn lacked the same majestic allure, making Hayden appear more striking and captivating overall.
While 17-year-old Jocelyn seemed like a young princess, 27-year-old Hayden had already matured into a commanding queen.
"Why do you ask? Are you worried that Dad won't wake up?" Hayden inquired, looking at Jocelyn.
Biting her lip gently, Jocelyn hesitated for a few seconds before shaking her head and saying, "No, if Dad doesn’t wake up, there will surely be people trying to take advantage of us."
Observing her, Hayden smiled gently and reassured Jocelyn, holding her hand, "I promise that whether Dad wakes up or not, I will never allow anyone to harm you in the slightest."
"Alright." Joyfully, Jocelyn nodded. "Hayden, you are truly formidable. From now on, there's no one I won't be afraid of anymore."
Hayden indulged her with a smile, opting not to say more. Later that afternoon, she headed to the company to gather all the directors of the group for a meeting.
Presently, Hayden not only held the position of Executive Director at the Bush Smith Group but also served as the Group's Deputy CEO, General Manager of all overseas branches, and Chief Financial Officer of the Bush Smith Group, overseeing the entire financial operations of the empire.
In the business realm of the Bush Smith Group, second only to Finn, Hayden's word was law. With her distinguished identity and outstanding work capabilities, she had firmly secured her place as the unquestioned heir of the Bush Smith Group. Currently, there was not a single individual within the group who dared to challenge her authority.
Due to Finn's stroke and hospitalization, Hayden had assumed all the responsibilities and rights of the group's CEO and Executive CEO, effectively taking charge of the business empire of the Bush Smith Group.
As she dove into her new responsibilities, Hayden remained busy, yet she made sure to visit Finn at the hospital every day.
Finn remained in a coma for a full week, awakening slowly on the eighth day. However, due to residual blood clots in his brain pressing on his nerves, he was not only paralyzed below the waist but also suffered from temporary aphasia, rendering him unable to speak.
Witnessing Finn's distress, Hayden articulated his unspoken thoughts on his behalf, allowing Finn to communicate using nods and shakes of his head.
Engaging in a conversation lasting nearly half an hour, Finn gazed at Hayden's maturity and managerial prowess, far exceeding his expectations, his eyes brimming with tears.
Never had Finn imagined that at his most vulnerable moment, lying immobile in a hospital bed, his only reliance would be his daughter, Hayden.
"Dad, take it easy. Your current symptoms are just a temporary result of waking up. You will gradually return to normal," Hayden comforted Finn, believing his agitation stemmed from his current condition. Situated by his bedside, she tidied his sheets, offering solace.
Extending his hand, Finn grasped Hayden's, nodding in gratitude before closing his eyes to rest, tears escaping from the corners of his eyes.
With Finn awakening and his condition slowly improving each day, Hayden breathed a sigh of relief.
Ten days after her return, Hayden made plans to have dinner with Isabella for the first time in a while. However, an urgent matter delayed her, causing her to arrive twenty minutes late.
Receiving a call from Hayden, informing her of the delay, Isabella lingered downstairs at the restaurant, browsing around the Chanel store.
Typically, top-tier socialites like Hayden and Isabella received new collections from major brands as soon as they were released, seldom needing to shop in stores themselves.
Due to the shop's considerable influx of customers, Isabella entered without a dedicated salesperson attending to her. Like Hayden, Isabella was accustomed to a low-key lifestyle, attending few public events, which left her mostly unrecognized by the general public while in the store.
