Chapter 218

Julian Ashford grabbed Alexander Kingsley by the collar.

His eyes were bloodshot, his voice hoarse. "You swore to protect Evelyn. Is this how you keep your promise?"

Alexander didn't resist.

He let Julian yank him forward, his gaze icy.

The hospital hallway was dead silent.

Madeline Kingsley trembled in the corner.

"Enough!" Eleanor Kingsley rushed forward, tears streaming. "Evelyn's still in surgery. How long will you keep this up?"

Julian slowly released his grip.

He stared into Alexander's eyes, enunciating each word. "This is the second time."

Turning, he walked toward the operating room.

Alexander seized his shoulder. "What second time?"

Julian shook him off with a cold laugh. "Figure it out yourself."

"Tell me!" Alexander's voice held unprecedented urgency.

"Car accident." Julian spat the words and left without looking back.

Alexander stood frozen, as if struck by lightning.

The OR light still glowed.

Inside, Winston Strauss and Evelyn Sinclair fought for their lives.

Mr. Kingsley approached Madeline with a food container. "Mother, eat something."

She shook her head, her gaze drifting to Alexander.

Her grandson was staring at her with chilling intensity.

"Grandmother won't eat?" Alexander suddenly spoke.

Madeline's heart skipped.

"Bring her in," he commanded.

Soon, a middle-aged woman was escorted forward.

"Mrs. Laurel?" Madeline gasped.

The woman knelt, sobbing. "Madam, I've failed you..."

"What's happening?" Madeline's voice shook.

"Someone bribed my daughter-in-law to make me slander the young mistress..."

Madeline turned deathly pale.

She clutched Alexander's sleeve. "Investigate! Find who's targeting Evelyn!"

His eyes turned glacial.

"Only now you want answers?"

Madeline trembled. "I...I didn't know..."

"Didn't know?" Alexander sneered. "Then why did you put Evelyn in that car?"

The hallway air turned to ice.

Every eye locked on Madeline.

Her lips quivered, but no words came out.