The reporters exchanged glances after Frank’s stern warning. They remain rooted on the spot, despite their growing anxiety.
While they were afraid of the potential consequences, they still wanted to dig up some information.After all, they needed an exclusive scoop!
Watching the stubborn reporters impatiently, Frank crossed his arms and snorted. “The nearest police station is less than five minutes away from my hospital. If you continue being a nuisance… He trailed off.
Although he didn’t finish his sentence, his threat was as evident as day.
The reporters felt a shiver down their spine, and some of the ones at the back had already retreated quietly. It would be safer to get away before trouble occurred.
However, some reporters were not associated with the Larson Group.These reporters believed their actions would not implicate their companies. As such, one of these reporters called out in a dissatisfied tone, “Mr. Larson, Mr. Watson, are you threatening us?”
Frank glanced at him coldly and retorted,”Threatening? Aren’t you disturbing public order by obstructing the hospital’s front door? If a patient is trapped at the front door because of your obstruction, can you afford to bear the responsibility of his or her delayed treatment?””Well…” muttered the reporter slowly, unable to find a reason to refute.
Brandon grew impatient at the mob of reporters.”Have I been too kind? Is that why all you reporters think you can behave wildly?” he asked coldly.
Frank chimed in,”I guarantee that Mr. Larson is not a murderer. He will give you a satisfactory reply in three days. Just three days. He will hold a press conference then. If you continue blocking the entrance, not only would you forfeit your scoop,but you would also offend the Larson Group. The costs outweigh the gains.” After a moment of hesitation, the reporters nodded in agreement with Frank’s statement. Soon, they left.
Their safety and reputation were more important than a scoop about Brandon. After all,no one wanted to be put in jail because of a scoop and blackballed from the industry by the Larson Group.
After sending the reporters away, Brandon and Frank went back to the lounge.
“Brandon, do you have any way to prove your innocence?Jeremy’sdeathcertificateis recognized by the law, and we were at that private club then.No one can prove that Jeremy was not murdered,” Frank said with a frown. He scratched his head and continued in anxiety,”What if Jeremy did die in the fire? We’ll have no way to prove your innocence.”
A hint of coldness flashed through Brandon’s eyes. “If he really died, no one would pursue this matter. It’ll be much easier to handle the rumors,” Brandon replied through gritted teeth. Frank agreed with a sigh,”You’re right. If he really died in the fire, he wouldn’t have framed you for murder. Jeremy is really cunning. But what can we do now? Rumors about you being a murderer are spreading like wildfire. If you can’t produce evidence to prove that you are innocent in three days, I’m afraid the situation will be irreversible.”
Frank gritted his teeth and added,”If there’s no other way let’s tell the public that I was the one who killed JeremyLet me go to jail in your stead.”
Brandon couldn’t help laughing. “Are you going to take the blame for me?” he asked.
Frank nodded seriously “If someone must be convicted I’ll go! You stay outside and investigate the case. I believe you can find something to reverse the verdict.”
Brandon patted Frank on the shoulder and said helplessly, “Don’t worry. I won’t let you take the blame. Who will look after Natalie if you go to jail?” Frank misunderstood what Brandon meant. He thought Brandon wanted to go to jail himself. He widened his eyes in surprise and asked in disbelief, “Are you going to sacrifice yourself just so I can treat Natalie’s illness?”
Brandon’s thin lips twitched slightly. When he was about to clarify,Frank was already moved. Frank held Brandon’s hand and said,”Brandon, I didn’t expect that you would make such a sacrifice for me and Natalie! No wonder you are my best friend And you deserve the title of’Best Husband’ too Brandon didn’t expect Frank to think that way. He rolled his eyes and said, “Who told you…” However, the door to the lounge burst open and hit the wall with a loud bang before Brandon could finish his words.
Brandon and Frank turned sharply at the door, startled by the sudden loudness.
It was Natalie! She stood weakly by the door, trembling involuntarily.Her face was pale,and she looked pitiful and fragile.
It was the first time Brandon had seen Natalie in such despair. His heart skipped a beat. Striding towards her, he asked anxiously,”Natalie,what happened? What’s wrong?”
Natalie’s pale lips trembled,her bright eyes were now filled with tears,and they rolled down her cheeks when she blinked.
She was speaking incoherently through her sobs as she crouched down. The despair in her eyes made her look so melancholy that people would feel sorry for her.
Brandon’s heart ached when he saw the sorrow in her eyes. A lump formed in his throat.
He held Natalie carefully in his arms and softened his tone.”What’s wrong? Tell me, what happened. I’ll solve it for you, okay? Honey, don’t cry.”iilti?
Natalie gripped Brandon’s clothes tightly, afraid that he might disappear. “No.. I don’t want you to…” she continued, crying incoherently.
“Okay, okay, I won’t,” Brandon said soothingly. Although he didn’t know what Natalie was trying to say, he continued comforting her,”I’ll let you decide. Don’t cry, okay?”
As Natalie’s sobs gradually subsided, Brandon breathed a sigh of relief. He glanced at the nurse outside the door and asked, “What happened? Something is wrong with the examination? Or did you do something to her?” The nurse outside, who was silently admiring Brandon’s good looks, was frightened by his sudden sternness. She lowered her head and stammered,”Mrs. Larson’s examination went well, and we didn’t do anything bad to her! Please rest assured.”
Just then, Frank spoke up. “Brandon, don’t worry. I gave them instructions not to neglect Natalie. If they dare to slack off, I will fire them immediately.”
Brandon nodded. He knitted his brows and asked, “Then what happened?”
The nurse was about to explain when Natalie stopped crying. She stuck her head out of Brandon’s arms and said hoarsely, “Brandon, you misunderstood. They didn’t do anything wrong.”
She took a step back and glanced at him with her teary eyes. Feeling aggrieved, she said pointedly, “I heard everything.”
Brandon was stunned for a while. “What did you hear?”he asked in confusion.
Tears were gathering again in Natalie’s eyes. She lowered her head and murmured,”I heard everything…”
Brandon looked at the nurse helplessly and asked, “What’s going on? Tell me.”
The nurse explained, “Mrs. Larson heard the conversation between you and Dr. Watson at the door. She must be afraid that you will be jailed, hence her sadness.
The nurse watched Brandon’s expression carefully as she spoke.
Although she was afraid of Brandon, she was also curious if such a handsome and excellent man like Brandon had killed someone.
“Is that it?” Brandon mused and couldn’t help but chuckle.He bent over and looked at Natalie.”Are you crying so sadly because you are afraid that I will go to jail?” he asked.
When Natalie heard the casualness in his tone, she glared at himand said angrily,”Why are you still smiling? Aren’t you worried about your situation at all?”
“Silly girl,Brandon said with a smile. He patted her back and held her in his arms.”Don’t listen to Frank.Jeremy’s matter is almost settled.I’ll be fine,” he comforted.
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