Chapter 573

Melody’s firm and unwavering tone made Sebastian’s eyes widen in an instant, and fury surged through him like wildfire. “You… You’re talking nonsense! Who are you, really? Did Ken send you here just to piss me off?”

Melody remained expressionless as she spoke. “This has nothing to do with Ken. It’s simply because I don’t want to see my friend die in such a manner.”

“Don’t you dare curse my son! He won’t die!” Sebastian was nearly losing his mind with rage.

‘Who does she think she is, talking to me in such a disrespectful way? Even Ken has to be polite around me, but this ugly woman has no manners whatsoever. If she weren’t a woman, I would’ve already struck her by now, he wondered inwardly.

Melody glanced calmly at Adrian, who was cowering in fear and spoke in a detached tone. “If you think I’m cursing him, why don’t you ask the doctors at the top hospital in Silverlake? See if they recommend you take Sid away. You must know that Sid’s injuries are too severe for him to travel by plane. The change in air pressure alone could cause his already damaged heart to burst. But do you really think that driving all the way back to Insterimond will solve everything? The distance is long, and any bump in the road could reopen his wounds, forcing an immediate second surgery. But in his current state, he can’t handle another operation. Are you in such a hurry to get back to Insterimond that you’re willing to risk your own son’s life?”

Sebastian’s face turned a deep shade of blue, and he spat out a string of curses. “You’re full of shit! He’s my only son. Why the hell would I want to kill him and end my own bloodline?”

“Then why can’t you wait just a couple of weeks?” she asked.

Sebastian’s voice was icy. “Ulric has already arranged for a fully-equipped ambulance for Sid. That vehicle is like a mobile ICU. Sid was attacked in Silverlake, and all my men are in Insterimond. Every day he stays here, he’s in more danger. As for the bumps you’re so concerned about, I’ve already taken that into account. The ride in that ambulance will be smooth, and there’s no way the situation you’re describing will happen.”

“Ulric?” Melody narrowed her eyes, and suddenly, the things that had been unclear to her began to make sense.

She had found it strange earlier. Insterimond’s medical resources were indeed far superior to those in Silverlake, especially the renowned Insterimond First Hospital.

However, Sid needed at least another half month of recovery before he could undergo a second surgery, so Sebastian’s rush to return now made no sense.

Now she understood why.

Sebastian had never liked Ken, and with Ulric whispering in his ear, it was no wonder he wanted to get Sid back to Insterimond as soon as possible.

What Sebastian didn’t realize was that his plan would only give Ulric’s people another chance to go after Sid.

‘Damn it… Now that Ulric is involved, there is no way I can stop Sebastian from taking Sid away, she cursed inwardly.

Seeing that Melody didn’t continue to speak, Sebastian’s expression eased up a little.

“From the way you’re talking, it seems you genuinely care about Sid. Since your intentions were good, I’ll overlook your earlier rudeness. You can go now.” Sebastian waved dismissively, acting as though he was being magnanimous.

Melody clenched her teeth, about to continue persuading him, when she saw Janet, dressed in a hospital gown, suddenly appear at the end of the hallway. Janet walked briskly toward them. “Mr. Quant!”

Sebastian turned, and his stern expression immediately softened when he saw Janet. “Janet? I told you not to come by again. You’re still recovering yourself!”

“I’m fine,” Janet said, shaking her head. “I overheard what you were just discussing. Miss Fox is right. Such a long journey might be too much for Sid’s body. Why don’t you wait half a month? In the meantime, Ken and I will make sure Sid stays safe. If you’re concerned about the equipment here, you can transfer him to another major hospital in Silverlake.”

Adrian immediately panicked upon hearing this. “Mr. Quant, our hospital may be small, but it’s fully equipped, and some of our equipment is even more advanced than what the big hospitals have. There’s no need to transfer him to another hospital in Silverlake. All this moving around might cause more problems. It’d be better to just head to Insterimond directly.”

The back-and-forth only made Sebastian more determined to leave. “Enough, I’ve made up my mind. We’re leaving for Insterimond tomorrow morning!”

“Mr. Quant… even if your mind is made up, it might be best to at least inform Ken. You two should discuss it before making a final decision, alright?” Janet offered.

Sebastian’s face darkened instantly. “Discuss with him? If it weren’t for him, Sid wouldn’t be hurt in the first place! Janet, don’t make me start disliking you too.”

“My apologies, Mr. Quant.” Janet looked startled and quickly shut her mouth, not saying another word.

But Melody noticed the fleeting glimmer of triumph in Janet’s eyes.

‘She has done it on purpose! She has deliberately provoked Sebastian, ensuring that no one can sway his decision to take Sid, she wondered.

Melody took a deep breath, her mind racing.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up as a new idea struck her.

In this world, there was probably only one person who could stop Sebastian from taking Sid away.

Melody didn’t waste another moment on Sid, Janet, or anyone else. She turned and left without hesitation.

As she reached the corner, she signaled Ken and James to follow her, and they quickly exited the hospital building.

James had no idea what was going through her mind, and he couldn’t stop sighing along the way. “It’s over. Even Miss Murphy couldn’t stop Mr. Quant. Sid is definitely going to be taken away now. What are we going to do? Out of all of us, Mr. Quant only has a soft spot for Miss Murphy…”

Melody suddenly stopped in her tracks, shooting a cold look at James.

Noticing her gaze, James felt an inexplicable chill run down his spine. “W-Why are you looking at me like that…”

“Are you stupid?” she asked.

“What… why are you insulting me out of nowhere?” James grumbled in frustration, turning to Ken for help.

Melody bit her lip, not caring what Ken might think, and said directly, “Do you really believe Janet said those things to stop Sebastian?”

“Isn’t that the case? Miss Murphy felt guilty enough to try to kill herself, and you heard her just now. She was trying to stop Mr. Quant,” he said.

“You really are stupid! Didn’t you notice that what she said had the opposite effect? And that’s exactly what she wanted to happen!” she stared at him.

James frowned. “Miss Fox, I know you and Miss Murphy have had your misunderstandings, but this time you’re seriously mistaken. She’s not that kind of person, okay?”

‘If Janet has been up to something, Mr. Swanson would have told me after checking the call records, meaning that Janet hasn’t betrayed us. Since he hasn’t said anything, it means Miss Murphy is clean,’ he wondered.

With that in mind, James became even more determined to defend Janet, his words spilling out recklessly. “Miss Murphy and Sid have been friends for years! But where are you at that time, Miss Fox? Maybe still in the countryside, right?”