Rebirth of Billionaire's Wife - Chapter 366

Chapter 366: Marcus got into a fatal accident Chapter 366: Marcus got into a fatal accident Inside the moving car, silence settled between Stefan and Marcus.

The meeting had been intense, offering them deeper insight into Jedrick’s true motives for approaching them.

He was suspicious.

That much was clear.

And now, they had to be careful-a lot more careful.

“Did you notice it too?” Marcus suddenly asked, turning his head toward Stefan, his expression questioning.

“What?” “Jedrick seemed more cautious than before,” he said.

Stefan had sensed the same.

And deep down, he already knew why.

With his carefully laid plans falling apart, Jedrick was becoming more guarded, more calculated.

He was watching everyone around him, measuring his steps.

And he should be.

They needed to keep him on edge, make him second-guess every move he made.

Keep him at bay.

“He knows he can’t take any risks with us, Dad,” Stefan said, his voice calm yet firm.

“He might be doubtful, but at the same time, he’s confident that with us as his shield, he’ll be protected for life.” Stefan still wasn’t sure of Jedrick’s true intentions in trying to gain a foothold in their company, but he had already put a backup plan in place.

Despite Jedrick holding the largest share, there was little he could actually do.

Stefan had ensured that when he made him sign that contract with Ella.

Still, he didn’t trust him.

Suddenly, his phone buzzed.

His expression softened slightly as he glanced at the name flashing on the screen.

“Hello,” he answered, his tone shifting.

Marcus observed him closely, noting the maturity in his son’s voice as he spoke.

It was subtle, but it reassured him.

When Stefan ended the call, he turned to Marcus, who was now watching him with an unusual expression-one Stefan wasn’t used to seeing.

Marcus was smiling.

It wasn’t his usual smirk or a look of approval-it was something far more open, almost appreciative.

Stefan cleared his throat and averted his gaze.

“I need to head to Ella’s place.” Marcus merely nodded, instructing the driver to take them to Imperial Residence.

The moment the car pulled up, Stefan stepped out, watching as the vehicle drove away before turning toward Ella’s apartment.

As soon as he entered, his gaze swept across the room.

“Where’s Aunt Michelle?” he asked.

“She flew back to Country S,” Ella said, causing Stefan’s brows to furrow in confusion.

“So suddenly?

Did something happen?” “Nothing major,” Ella replied smoothly.

“She was just missing home.” Stefan gave her a skeptical look, but she merely smiled.

“Don’t worry, she’ll be back the moment she gets bored again.” Satisfied-for now-he let it go.

Ella’s expression shifted slightly as she continued, “I tried contacting the foster care center about Ms.

Martha, but they informed me that she no longer works there.” Stefan’s gaze sharpened.

Ella’s main reason for visiting the foster care center had been to meet Martha-the woman who had worked as a supervisor there.

She was also the one who had overseen Jedrick’s adoption process before handing him over to the Miller couple.

“I want you to look into her whereabouts,” Ella continued.

“It’s been so many years, and I doubt-” “Don’t worry,” Stefan interrupted, his tone firm.

“I’ll have everything checked.” Ella had tried her best to dig into the foster care records regarding Jedrick’s past-the details of his adoption, where he had originally come from.

But the files were old, the records incomplete, and even the staff barely had any recollection of such dated cases.

Stefan watched as Ella fell silent, lost in thought.

Though he was hesitant to question why she was so determined to uncover Jedrick’s past, he knew one thing-until she found the answers she was looking for, she wouldn’t be at ease.

And if this was what it took to soothe her worries, then he would support her.

No matter what.

“Come here,” Stefan murmured, reaching his hand out for her.

Without hesitation, Ella placed her hand in his, and he gently pulled her onto his lap.

His gaze softened as he studied her face, his fingers lightly brushing against her cheek before he leaned in, pressing a tender kiss to her lips.

“Whatever it is, we’ll find the truth,” he assured her, his voice steady, washing away the weight of her worries.

Ella held his gaze, drawing comfort from his words, but then a thought clicked in her mind.

“What about the meeting?

How did it go?” she asked.

Stefan hesitated for a moment, his expression turning skeptical before he sighed.

“Everything went well,” he admitted, “but we’re certain Jedrick is suspicious of us.” Ella’s brows furrowed.

“We need to be careful from now on.

We have no idea what he’s planning.” They remained like that for a while, wrapped in each other’s presence, when suddenly, Stefan’s phone rang.

His mother.

He answered immediately, but the moment her frantic voice reached his ears, a chill ran down his spine.

“Stefan, your father…” His entire body went rigid.

“Mom, what happened?

Why are you crying?” Ella quickly sat up, alarm flashing in her eyes as she noticed the way his grip tightened around the phone.

His breath hitched, his voice turning hoarse.

And then the words that shattered his world fell from his mother’s lips.

“Marcus got into a fatal accident.” The blood drained from Stefan’s face.

His heart pounded so violently that it drowned out every other sound around him.

Just a while ago, he had been sitting beside his father in the car.

And now… he was fighting for his life.

“What the hell just happened?” **** Inside the hospital, Marcus was fighting for his life, while the driver in charge had already lost his.

Nancy was completely distraught, barely holding herself together, while Stefan remained strong, though the weight of the situation pressed heavily on him.

Ella stayed by Nancy’s side, offering silent support, until Belle and Erna arrived.

Gabriel, who had stepped away to take a call, returned with a somber expression.

He had uncovered a clue regarding the accident.

Marcus’s car had collided with a lorry, the impact so severe that the vehicle was crushed beyond recognition.

It was impossible to determine anything at first glance.

An hour later, the doors to the operating room finally opened, and the doctor emerged.

“The operation was critical, but we managed to save him.

Mr.

Hayes is out of danger,” the doctor announced.

“However, I’m afraid he won’t be able to walk.

The accident caused severe nerve damage, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.” The doctor’s words echoed in their ears, shattering any hope they had held onto.

For Stefan, it was the hardest moment of his life.

But despite the devastating news, he was grateful-his father had survived.

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