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On the other side of town, Danika watched the discussion happening online and read the replies to her email from the government bodies. She shut her laptop, satisfied.
Even if Lawrence Solutions didn’t sink, its reputation would take a huge hit.
It was their fault for scheming against her. Didn’t they think she would know someone was pulling a few strings behind yesterday’s trending search?
Although she didn’t know if it was Faye’s or her family’s intention, she would spare no mercy on either of them.
The trending searches of Danika had all been taken down. The drama from yesterday subsided once the truth was out. No one brought her up anymore.
She was delighted with how this all played out.
The only worry she had was of that teenage boy. She didn’t know if he could handle the harsh truth.
Danika had just received a call today saying that the police had interrogated Karen White and learned of all her plans.
Karen indeed hated her stepson and wished for him to die multiple times, but she never succeeded.
Hence, she planned a car accident yesterday, but fortune was on the boy’s side, and he came out with only minor injuries.
Karen was upset by this and couldn’t let it go. She sent him to the hospital, wanting him to die on the operating table. This way, the child would die, and she would be compensated in cash.
As for why she wanted Dr. Zellweger to perform the surgery…
Karen was just the tiniest bit smart. She knew the child’s condition was not serious, and Dr. Zellweger would definitely refuse to do surgery. Thus, once Dr. Zellweger refused, she would switch hospitals. If anything bad happened, she would be able to sue Dr. Zellweger as well.
Karen would obviously do anything for money.
Unfortunately for her, there was no escaping the long arm of the law. Did she really think that her scheme would work? What a fool.
As she thought of this, she reached the boy’s room.
“She’s your mother! Why would she hurt you? Don’t look at the online slanders!”
A man’s voice sounded in the room. He was obviously anxious and angry.
“She’s not my mother!” Joey Little’s voice sounded. He had just woken up and was weak, his voice hoarse. He had a lot of life in him. He was saved just in the nick of time. Paired with Danika’s expertise, he only had to spend one night in the ICU for one night before waking up.
“You little brat! Do you want Karen locked up in jail?” The man was furious.
“She wouldn’t go to jail if she’s innocent. But if she’s guilty, it’s her own fault!” Joey had put up with it for so many years. He couldn’t take it anymore this time, with his life at stake. Otherwise, he might not be so lucky the next time.
“You little brat!”
The man raised his fist, about to hit Joey. Joey shut his eyes, waiting for the burst of pain. However, the pain did not come. He opened his eyes and saw Danika tightly clenching the man’s wrist and glaring at him coldly.
In this instant, Danika was a hero in the boy’s eyes. Even after years had passed, he would never forget this.
“Your son has just woken up. Do you want to make him pass out again?” Disdain flashed through Danika’s eyes as she shoved his hand away.
If there was smoke, there was fire. His own son was almost killed, yet he didn’t care. On top of that, he wanted him to forgive his murderer.
What a bastard!
“You….” Mr. Little was about to ask who she was when he saw the nametag on her chest and instantly recognized her. “I’m disciplining my son. What does that have to do with you?”
He was rude to Danika. After seeing the news yesterday, he felt that it was all her fault,
Danika rolled her eyes at him. She couldn’t be bothered to argue with him anymore. “If you’re not going to leave, I’m going to have to call security.”
She took out her phone while saying this.
Mr. Little was a little intimidated. He glared at Danika and then said to Joey, “So, you’re spreading your wings, huh? Standing on your own two feet? Fine! I’ll see how long you can last.”
He turned to leave, but not before glaring at Danika.
Danika didn’t mind it at all. Once the man left, she asked Joey, “How do you feel? Are you uncomfortable?”
“I’m… I’m fine,” he said, giving her a feeble smile. His face flushed slightly.
When facing his father, he could be cold, but with Danika, he felt a little embarrassed.
“Tell me if there are any problems. I’m the doctor in charge of you,” she said.
Joey nodded. He was then reminded of something and instantly looked upset. “I… I don’t have the money to pay for the medical bills.”
He had heard that the doctor before him was famous, and that the surgery would not come cheap. He was just a child. There was no way he could afford it.
Mr. Little had said those things because he knew Joey had no money-he had no means to pay for his education and livelihood, let alone the hospital. He expected Joey to come begging.
“It’s okay. The hospital has medical aid. You don’t have to worry about it. Just lie back and rest.” Danika’s heart couldn’t help aching when she saw him like this. Although she had no parents, she was far more blessed than he was.
“The police have called you, haven’t they? How do you feel?” she asked. She was worried that Mr. Little had gotten into his head. If Karen got out, she might attempt to harm him again, and he might not survive.
Joey nodded. His gaze dimmed. “I will tell the truth.”
Danika smiled. That was good. It meant that he would not let her go. “And your father…” She was still a little worried.
“Ever since he married that woman, I’ve lost my father.” Joey couldn’t help smiling when he spoke, but there was pain behind that smile.
Danika’s heart was hurting. “Rest well, Joey. You can ask for me if you run into any problems.”
“Thank you,” he said.
Danika walked out of the room. There was a burden on her chest. Kids at sixteen were supposed to be carefree, but he had to deal with all this. The more she thought about it, the more she felt like she had to do something.
She instructed security to keep a lookout for Mr. Little and stop him from getting in the way of Joey’s recovery. Then, she called Zack, telling him to investigate Karen White. She reasoned someone as vile as Karen must have done awful things in the past.
In Quincey Group, the employees were feeling the dreariness of the day.
Since morning, every department had suffered a scolding from Eustace. Everyone understood that he was in a bad mood today, and they steered clear of his path.
Vincent did not wish to get in his way, but as the president’s assistant, he had to.
“Mr. Quincey, this is the financial report you requested.” Vincent slid the report over carefully.
Eustace muttered a reply, busying himself with work.
Vincent gritted his teeth at the sight. “Something happened at Lawrence Solutions.”
Eustace raised his head, looking at him.
Vincent dared not waste his time and quickly slid over his tablet. The trending news of Lawrence
Solutions was on the screen.
Eustace looked at them all. His phone rang-it was Faye. He hesitated for a moment before picking up.
“Eustace, something terrible has happened to my father’s company. He’s been taken away.” Faye sounded like she was sobbing.
Eustace frowned, feeling irritated. “I know. I’ll think of a way.”
“Thank you, Eustace.” There was nothing else that Faye could say.
He hung up and ordered Vincent to investigate. Then, he said, “Look for the person who posted all this as well. Why would they target Lawrence Solutions out of the blue?”
“Yes, sir.” Vincent nodded and left the office.
Danika got off work on time at six in the evening, which was rare.