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Over the years, Jessica had devoted herself wholeheartedly to the Wilder family, and no shareholder could do anything to her. No one expected that, even though Jessica appeared so glorious, there were still people willing to make a move against her. Chris said, "You were one step too late. The person is in Jessica’s hands now. You probably won’t find her."

There was even a hint of a sneer in his voice.

Roy glared at him, "Whose side are you on?"

"I’m in the middle," replied Chris.

Nina hurried to add, "Chris, I heard that after Michael came back to the country, you and Jessica often argued and even talked about divorce. I don’t think it’s necessary. Michael… won’t last long. The Hall family is also one of my brother’s investigation targets."

They didn’t mean to say too much, just to reassure Chris.

Seeing how cautiously the siblings were trying to comfort him, he smiled.

"Don’t worry. I’m not that fragile now. Besides, we are already divorced. I haven’t left yet because I’m unwilling. Someone I like so much was just easily taken away from me."

"Really divorced?" Nina was surprised.

Chris nodded.

"Just divorced, not separated. Our relationship… is a bit complicated."

Nobody knew when Helen had left.

When Michael arrived at the hospital, only Jessica was there.

Michael first looked anxiously at his daughter, who was still unconscious in bed.

"What exactly happened? Didn’t H… my friend take Jordan? How did they end up in a car accident?"

Michael looked at Jessica cautiously.

"Did you see my friend?"

Jessica frowned and pulled Michael to a small lounge outside to talk.

"No, I came and signed the papers. The nurse was quite anxious, said someone dropped the child off at the hospital and ran away; they even thought the person was the perpetrator. They wanted to ask if we should call the police when you arrived."

"No!" Michael’s tone was urgent and panicked as he stopped her.

Seeing Jessica didn’t understand, he explained, "It really was my friend. I was busy today, so I asked her to look after Jordan. I didn’t expect a car accident. It’s not her fault. No need to call the police."

After a while, seeing Jessica still worried, Michael asked again, "You really didn’t see anyone?"

"No, why?"

"Nothing, nothing."

Michael still wasn’t convinced.

While stepping out to ask the doctor about the injuries, he grabbed a few nurses to question.

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But all, following Jessica’s instructions, said they hadn’t seen anyone and that only Jessica had signed the papers.

Even the surgery form had a supplemental sheet added afterward with Jessica’s name on it.

It seemed Jessica hadn’t seen Helen.

Michael stood in the fire escape corridor, a cigarette pinched between his fingers.

The Hall family’s situation wasn’t stable yet.

He couldn’t do anything to Helen, but he absolutely couldn’t let Helen appear in front of Jessica, or else that evidence would surely end up in Jessica’s hands.

He wasn’t a fool; he could see Jessica’s changed attitude toward him.

After five years, even if Jessica still had feelings for him, they were mixed with interests.

That was why Jessica never agreed to give him the endorsement contract for the high-end jewelry.

Mrs. Wilder also interfered behind the scenes.

After finishing the cigarette, Michael stood in the fire escape for a long time to let the smoke clear.

Only after he was sure no smoke lingered did he start walking back.

He stood by the hospital room door, one hand gripping the handle, silent for a long time before finally making up his mind.

Even if he couldn’t marry Jessica, at least he had to get the Wilder Group’s help.

It seemed he had to get rid of Mrs. Wilder.

He pushed open the door, changed his expression to one of concern, and walked toward the bedside.

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