A Stern Warning


    I stood there feeling helpless and confused. Maybe because As trusted Nick, my emotions got the


    best of me. I couldn’t conceal my anxiety as I looked at him.


    “Mr. Nick, besides the head injury, how is he? Is he okay? Did the doctors say when he might wake up?


    And…will there be anysting effects?”


    I felt myself on the verge of breaking down. Why did fate have to be so cruel? Why did it have to be


    As?


    Nick looked at my face, helpless. “He also had arm and chest injuries, but the head injury was the


    worst. The doctors can’t provide a definite timeline for when he’ll wake up. It could be a few days or


    maybe even


    months, depending on how the bleeding in his head resolves.”


    I couldn’t hold back my tears, but I quickly wiped them away.


    “Ms. Chloe, you should go back. This ident has already disrupted As’s ns. We all hope he


    wakes up soon and can take charge,” Nick said seriously. “Of course, I understand how you feel, but


    now that


    this has happened, we must focus on moving on.”


    “Mr. Nick, do you think this car ident is that simple?” I asked candidly. “How could it be such a


    coincidence?”


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    Nick visibly paused, studying me. I didn’t know what he was thinking but realized I was bing too


    agitated.


    “No one can stop idents, but we can stop things from worsening. I hope you’ll maintain a clear head


    and exercise calm rationality.”


    I knew he was concerned that my thoughts might stray down dangerous paths.


    *ATL Empire has always been a ship full of huge hopes. It will not sink from minor mishaps. Listen to


    me.


    Focus on doing what’s within your responsibilities.”


    Nick had never addressed me with such sternness, and it left me bewildered.


    “Don’t get sucked into this whirlpool. If As were here, he wouldn’t want to see you like this. You can’t


    let


    him worry and be his distraction. You’re a smart woman.”


    His words hit me like a p in the face, but they still weren’t enough.


    With stern severity, he added, “You’re not yet capable of assisting him. It’s best if you don’t cause


    further


    disturbance


    Nick not only had a heavy tone but also a darkened expression. IL


    warning.


    I hesitated, then chose to push my doubts aside. If I couldn’t trust As and Nick, who could I trust?


    “Sorry for troubling you,” I said as I bid farewell to Nick and left ATL Empire.


    Once back in my car, I could no longer contain my grief. I bowed my head onto the steering wheel and


    sobbed.


    Finally, I regained control and whispered, “Everything will be alright, Chloe. You really can’t add chaos


    to


    his situation.”


    However, he was still unconscious. I couldn’t imagine him not waking up, knowing he must have


    suffered so many injuries. As the tears welled up again, I wished he could stand before me, smiling


    again.


    Why did it have to be like this? He was perfectly fine! No, I couldn’t believe this was just a coincidence.


    Sniffing back my tears, I pressed the gas pedal, leaving the ATL Empire building behind.