Unexpected Fiancée novel Chapter 68

Chapter 68: Uncovering New Alliances

Jane scrutinized Patrick, narrowing her eyes. She firmly believed that today's incident had not been an accident. Pansy Group's equipment, as well as the studio's ceiling lamps, underwent annual professional inspections and maintenance. The sudden fall of the lamp left her perplexed about its cause, especially since it had resulted in her injury.

Initially, she suspected Florence of trying to harm her. However, upon further consideration, she remembered that it was her own choice to step onto the stage to provide a demonstration, as Annie's performance was falling short. Florence couldn't have foreseen the unfortunate incident.

The key actors on the stage that day were Annie and Osborn. There seemed to be no motive for anyone to target Annie, as she was a newcomer in the city and unlikely to have attracted any enemies. It was also improbable that this was the work of one of Osborn's foes, as orchestrating an attack in Pansy Group, which was Patrick's territory, would invite severe consequences.

As Jane pondered, Robert also contemplated the incident. Eventually, Patrick voiced his thoughts as he examined the cut on Jane's leg, his voice resonating with depth. "I'll have someone investigate this."

Jane nodded in agreement. Ever since Patrick had taken her to the hospital, the commercial shoot had been postponed. Annie was upset by Jane's public reprimand and wanted Bruce to comfort her, but Bruce's mind was preoccupied with Jane's well-being.

"I'm not sure about Jane's condition. Let's go to the hospital to check on her," Bruce suggested.

Annie was taken aback. She couldn't fathom why Bruce was asking her to accompany him to the hospital to see Jane. Her face darkened, feeling increasingly frustrated.

"Honey, I've spent the entire day working on the advertisement, and I'm exhausted."

"Very well, you can head back to the hotel and get some rest," Bruce replied gently.

"And what about you? Don't you want to come with me?" Annie inquired.

"I'm going to visit Jane. After all, she was injured during today's shoot," Bruce replied as he walked away, leaving Annie behind.

Annie's fists clenched as she watched Bruce's departing figure. She could sense that Bruce's enthusiasm for her had waned, and she couldn't comprehend what had brought about this change. Today, she had suffered a loss of face after being publicly scolded and threatened with replacement by Jane.

But all Bruce cared about was Jane's injury. The more Annie dwelled on it, the more her anger flared. She left the studio with a furrowed brow.

"Hello, Annie," a woman's voice greeted Annie as she exited the studio. Looking up, she spotted a tall and stunning woman standing at the studio's entrance – Florence.

Annie inquired, puzzled, "Who are you?"

Florence offered a sweet smile as she introduced herself. "Nice to meet you, Annie. I'm Florence Doyle."

Annie nodded, her curiosity piqued. She had recently become aware of the complicated relationships among Patrick, Jane, and Florence.