Chapter 1459

Pretending To Be Sick



“For work,” Stephen casually replied.





However, Melanie was able to observe his subtle oddity. Stephen did not dare look her in the eyes
when he answered her question. Hence, Melanie did not believe a word that he said.



She could confirm that Stephen’s trip to K Nation was to find Nina.



“Stephen, there are so many people in the company. Why not let others do it? I don’t want you to go! I
don’t want to be separated from you.” Melanie hugged Stephen tightly, her puppy eyes almost
irresistible.







Stephen kept quiet for a moment, then he turned and looked at her. “I have to go.”







His determination took Melanie by surprise. She did not know how to react.



Will he find out anything if he does go?







I’m not sure how Nina is now. I hired those people to kill her. If they fail and Stephen gets an
opportunity to save Nina, their relationship will progress to the next level!



No, I can’t let this happen. Never!







Suddenly, Melanie screamed in agony.



“What’s wrong? Are you feeling discomfort anywhere?”





“My stomach. Stephen, please send me to the hospital now. My stomach hurts a lot!”



“All right, I’ll send you there now.”



Stephen carried her to the car and rushed her to the hospital.



Melanie was leaning sideways against the seat. When Stephen was not paying attention, she secretly
sent a message to her friend, who was a doctor in the hospital.



When they finally arrived, and after a series of check-ups, her friend acted as instructed by Melanie. He
described her condition to be fatal and required immediate attention.



Stephen was shocked by the doctor’s words.



“She needs to be admitted?”





“Yes. It’s an acute medical condition. I suspect that there’s something seriously wrong with her
stomach, and she might need surgery. If the operation is not successful, her life might be in danger.
Hence, it’s better if she gets admitted for observation.”



Stephen’s face instantly darkened upon hearing that. She was fine just moments ago. How is this
possible?



If Melanie gets admitted to the hospital, I must be there to take care of her. That means I’ll not be able
to look for Nina.



“Stephen, I’m afraid. Please be here for me.” Melanie pretentiously grabbed his hands as tears started
to well up in her eyes.



“All right.” Stephen nodded. “Rest well.”



Melanie heaved a sigh of relief. This way, Stephen can’t go and look for Nina!



Nina, your death awaits you!





Soon enough, you’ll meet Chris in heaven. He’s your man, not Stephen!



Stephen is mine! Mine!



Meanwhile, Sally was planning to help Nicole at Bernian Hospital to forge a better relationship with the
latter. However, she received a call out of the blue.



She was told that her father’s condition was deteriorating and that there was not much time left for him.



“I have to make a move now? But I’m not in control of Seet Group yet. My relationship with the family is
still…”



“That’s your problem. It’s been such a long time, but you still can’t win his heart. Sally, you’re useless!”



“I—”



“All right, quit dilly-dallying. You need to act immediately. Or else, if anything bad happens to Dad, that’s
on you!” The caller then disconnected the call.





Sally kept silent.



It appears that I have to come out with a new plan.



She stood before the windows as the wind caressed her hair. She widened her eyes and stared at the
rising sun, plotting her next move.



After a whole morning of planning, at almost noon, she pulled out her phone and called Nicole with a
different mobile number.



That night, when it was almost time for Juan and Kyle to get off from work, they received news that
their mother was missing.


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