Chapter 282
Gianna hadn't even opened her mouth when Garrett jumped in with a sneer, "Mr. Clinton, how many chances has Gianna thrown your way? Ever thought about actually appreciating them?"
Felix's eyes went cold, but he kept his cool and muttered, "Garrett, this is between Gianna and me. Stay out of it."
Garrett just raised an eyebrow, "Gianna's business is my business. You've been treating her like crap. With Foster out of the picture, I am gotta stand up for her."
Felix finally turned to face him, "What do you want?"
Garrett shot back, "It's not about what I want; it's about what you want. If you can't treat her right and keep making her miserable, maybe you should just break up with her. I'll find her someone better."
"No way!" Felix's face turned icy, and he said slowly, "I will never break up with her. Not in this lifetime."
Seeing the fire in his eyes, Garrett smirked and looked at Gianna, "Gianna, it's your call. You decide."
Gianna looked at Felix and said slowly, "I've given you so many chances. You always tell me not to hang out with other guys, but what about you? Are you still talking to Bella?"
Felix quickly replied, "I've blocked her. I won't see her again, I swear!"
Gianna shook her head, "Felix, stop with the empty promises. You know you and Bella will cross paths again. I don't want promises; I want actions."
Felix asked, "Okay, will you give me another chance?"
Seeing Gianna didn't outright refuse, Felix finally felt a bit of relief.
After dinner, just as they were about to leave, Felix's phone rang. It was the psychiatric hospital.
The doctor said, "Mr. Clinton, someone snuck into the hospital and drugged William. We did everything we could, but we couldn't save him."
Felix's face darkened, and he said coldly, "I'm on my way."
Gianna heard the call too and looked really upset.
When they got to the psychiatric hospital, William's body was already covered with a white sheet, his face purple from the poison.
Felix demanded, "What happened?"
The on-duty doctor, shaking, said, "William's condition had been getting better. He could answer questions and talk about the past. We were going to call you this Saturday. But tonight, during rounds, we found someone had drugged him. When I went in, the person was escaping through the window. William was struggling to breathe and shaking all over, so we rushed him to the ER, but we couldn't save him."
Felix's face was stone-cold as he asked, "Where's the surveillance room? I need to see the footage."
The doctor replied, "It's on the third floor. The staff is reviewing it now. I'll take you there."
Half an hour later, Felix and Gianna saw the side profile on the surveillance footage, and their faces turned grim.
It was Thomas!
Felix immediately pulled out his phone and called James, saying coldly, "Thomas is back in Dawnridge. He snuck into Tranquil Minds Psychiatric Hospital three hours ago. He killed William and escaped. Get people to check the surveillance along the way. We need to find him!"
After hanging up, he thought for a moment and then sent a dozen bodyguards to protect Natalie and Ximena.
Since Thomas had the guts to come back, Felix wasn't about to let him leave Dawnridge alive!
On the drive back, neither of them said a word.
The past six months had been pretty chill, and they kinda forgot that Thomas was still out there. They never thought he'd show up and kill William right off the bat.
Even though William had lost his marbles, he was still the one who killed Jesse and Maria.
Taking out William wasn't just about revenge; it was a warning.
Now that Thomas was lurking in the shadows, he could strike at any moment.
When they got back to the villa, they walked quietly towards the house. As they pressed the fingerprint lock to open the door, Gianna suddenly felt something was off. She turned and grabbed Felix's hand, pulling him outside fast.
A small bomb went off at the villa door. It wouldn't have killed them, but it could've messed them up pretty bad.
Gianna's face was ice-cold, and she said slowly, "It must be Thomas."
He planted that bomb not to kill them but to show he was back and could be anywhere.
Felix's eyes burned with anger, "We'll crash at Tranquil Haven Estate for now. I'll get someone to clean this place up. You should take a few bodyguards with you when you go out."
After all the chaos, they got back to Tranquil Haven Estate, and it was already past eleven at night. Gianna took a shower and hit the bed, while Felix went to the study to handle some work and wait for news from James.
Late at night, Bella was sleeping when she suddenly felt a hand over her mouth.
She woke up with a start and saw a shadow standing by her bed, a hand covering her mouth. She freaked out and tried to scream.
The man whispered, "Don't speak! It's me!"
Recognizing Thomas's voice, her fear turned to anger, and she slapped him across the face.
Thomas's hand, which was covering her mouth, quickly moved down and grabbed her neck.
Thomas sneered, "Bella, you're getting gutsy!"
Thomas didn't squeeze too hard, so Bella just felt a bit suffocated but not too bad.
She sneered back, "Thomas, besides the kid in my belly, you'll never have another child in your life. So isn't it fine for me to be a bit gutsy?"
Thomas's grip tightened, and he chuckled, "You're right, but if you slap me again, who knows what I'll do."
His voice was creepy, adding a sense of horror in the dark.
Bella couldn't help but shiver and said coldly, "What are you doing here in the middle of the night?"
Thomas let go of her and sat down beside her, "I need a place to hide. After thinking it over, your place is the best bet."
Bella questioned, "Why do you think I won't tell anyone? Don't forget, you're a wanted man now."
Thomas smiled, "Because I know you want to break up Felix and Gianna, and I can help you."
Bella was silent for a moment and then looked at him and said coldly, "Why should I believe you? You hate Felix and Gianna, and you came back this time to get revenge on them, right?"
Thomas nodded, "Of course, but I also need to find a father for my kid, right?"
Given his current situation, he couldn't openly keep the kid with him. He was a fugitive and couldn't provide a stable life for the child.
Bella was confused, "What do you mean?"
Thomas sneered, "Don't you always want to marry Felix? I can help you!"
