She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 564

"What is it? What did he say?"

Noticing the conflicted look in her eyes, Preston stepped forward and draped his suit jacket over her shoulders.

"I'm not cold..."

Melanie murmured, though she made no move to return the jacket.

She looked up, locking onto his deep, dark eyes.

"My dad said... once he's discharged, he wants to have dinner with your parents..."

She watched his face intently as she spoke.

A fleeting shadow of conflict and tension flashed across his eyes.

If she hadn't been staring directly at him, she would have missed it entirely.

"Okay."

Preston agreed smoothly, slightly easing the knot of anxiety tightening in her chest.

If he was agreeing to a family dinner, that meant his family background had to be completely above board, right?

Melanie let out a long breath.

Right at that moment, both of their phones rang simultaneously.

Gabriel was calling Preston.

Elias Carter was calling Melanie.

They both answered at the exact same time, instinctively turning back-to-back and walking in opposite directions.

"Preston, we have a problem!"

Gabriel's booming voice made Preston wince.

"What is it now?"

In Preston's mind, Gabriel would panic even if the office water cooler ran dry.

"Don't work too hard... Remember, I've got your back."

The casual remark hit her with an overwhelming wave of security. A massive, radiant smile broke across her face.

"Don't just hide behind my back, stand in front of me," she joked, lightly pinching his cheek.

"Whatever you say, honey."

Preston reluctantly released his grip on her.

Melanie handed his jacket back and headed out of the hospital alone.

For the next half month, Nathaniel rested in the hospital. Preston arranged for the best doctors and private nurses, ensuring he was incredibly well cared for.

However, during those entire two weeks, Sabrina, Aria, and the Hale family never once came to visit.

Then, on a completely ordinary morning, Nathaniel received a frantic call from his secretary.

"Chairman! Something terrible has happened at the company!"