She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 443

Melanie let out a heavy sigh.

"Preston, Everett is a genuinely good person. His life shouldn't have turned out like this."

Noticing her eyes growing misty, Preston gently pulled her into the warm shelter of his arm.

The cool breeze drifted past, but Melanie didn't feel a chill.

Because Preston’s embrace was a steady heat that warmed her straight to her core.

"I just... I feel so awful for him. I want to help him recover... And..."

She trailed off, tilting her head up to meet Preston’s gaze.

In that split second, Preston caught the sharp, predatory gleam in her eyes.

"I want to find out exactly how he ended up sold to that hellhole, and how he sustained that brain damage."

Even as she spoke the words, a specific figure had already materialized in her mind—

Evelyn.

Meanwhile, at the Bennett family estate.

Elara was enjoying her afternoon tea when her assistant leaned in and whispered a report in her ear. The color instantly drained from her face.

However, her expression was the only thing that slipped. She didn't cause a scene, flawlessly maintaining her poise as the elegant heiress.

"Alright, I understand. Have the car brought around. Take me there immediately."

Elara stood up, but paused just as she reached the grand entrance of the mansion.

She thought in silence for a moment before pulling out her phone.

"Mom? Did you hear... Preston was injured. He's currently admitted at Quillborne City Central Hospital."

The night deepened, bringing a sharper chill to the air.

After walking with Melanie for a bit, Preston had been strictly ordered back to bed by his attending physician.

He took a nap, and by the time he opened his eyes, the sky outside was pitch black.

"You're awake?"

Melanie was just about to pour him a glass of water when she heard a commotion outside the room—

If she remembered correctly, the Bennett family was a prominent powerhouse in Quarevia, with assets spanning the entire region.

So, it wasn't exactly surprising that they were the first to find out Preston had been admitted to Quillborne City Central.

"Ms. Royce..."

Turning at the sound of her name, Melanie saw Elara stepping out of the room.

The two women faced off in the hushed hospital corridor.

Elara wore the polite, distant smile typical of high-society elites. She looked incredibly poised and demure, yet completely artificial.

The raw jealousy burning in her eyes as she stared at Melanie was impossible to hide.

"You must be exhausted from looking after Preston, Ms. Royce. We can take it from here."

"...We?"

Melanie arched an eyebrow.

"Since you're in Quillborne City, it's only right that the Bennett family steps up to play host... As you just saw, my parents are very close with Preston. They practically view him as a son. With him injured, it's far more appropriate for the Bennett family to handle his care. I'm sure his parents back home would feel much more at ease knowing we're looking after him."