Chapter 44: Chapter 44 Mrs. Bruce
Daniel stood still, looking around and exerting an intimidating aura. No one dared to look into those dark eyes, let alone step forward and say a word.
But Chloe took a glance and sighed. She did not want to make more trouble.
"Daniel, can you accompany me to take care of my arm?" She turned to him and gently tugged on the sleeve of his hospital gown.
As Daniel lowered his eyes and looked at her, the storm in his eyes eased and turned into a peaceful lake. He took out his phone and called Tyler, "Tyler, check the surveillance video of the emergency room and find out who harmed Mrs. Bruce."
Mrs. Bruce? Tyler was puzzled for a while but didn't dare to ask. "Okay, right away."
All people remained quiet. Even though Daniel was wearing a hospital gown, he could still make the frightening threat with a simple look.
"I knew who... hurt Mrs. Bruce. That guy has left with Doctor Brown." Someone whispered in a low voice, "But you can't really blame him. She took such a nasty photo and certainly deserved that... "
"She deserved that?" Daniel gave a cold snort and that man stopped speaking at once.
"She's my wife and I know her very well. If you dare to insult my wife with just a fake photo, I can sue you for defamation and make sure you get what you deserve in jail!"
Hearing this, Chloe looked up at Daniel and saw the beads of sweat on his forehead. He just went through surgery and must be in severe pain now. But he walked all the way here, to defend and protect her.
Chloe felt so moved that her eyes started to get wet.
Why did she feel that Daniel actually cared about her after her rebirth?
"Let's go get your wound treated first." Daniel took Chloe's hand and left.
Seeing their intertwined fingers, Chloe couldn't help cracking a sweet smile.
After getting her wound treated and walking back to the ward, Chloe saw much news that clarified the rumor of her nude photo and helped restore her reputation.
"Thank you." Chloe waved her phone and extended her gratitude to Daniel.
But to her surprise, the news also pointed out if anyone dared to smear Mrs. Bruce in the future, the Bruce Group would certainly hunt them down and make them pay.
Mrs. Bruce? She didn't expect Daniel would go this far.
"You solved this problem so fast! I'm impressed."
"I'm surprised you are impressed." Daniel chuckled proudly, "So I guess your friend doesn't have to come back. You can tell him to stay aboard."
Chloe took a meaningful look at Daniel who closed his eyes and thus concealed all his emotions.
Wait! Was he being jealous? Chloe felt amused but answered honestly."Too late. He will come back anyway."
Upset about her answer, Daniel opened his eyes instantly. But in the end, he pursed his lips and said nothing.
He turned around on the bed and avoided seeing Chloe, "Turn off the lights, please. I'm tired."
But Chloe didn't realize it. She got up and turned off the lights as he said.
But as she closed her eyes, the name of Mrs. Bruce kept echoing in her mind.
"By the way, why did you call me your wife? What if your reputation gets smeared because of me?" Chloe asked gently and curiously.
"I don't care," Daniel sounded carefree, "If they want to gossip, let them. But... I guess the name Bruce means something. So next time they try to hurt you, they will think who they try to provoke."
So he wanted to protect her, after all?
"So sleep tight, Mrs. Bruce."
"Good night, Mr. Bruce."
In the dark, Daniel couldn't help grinning.
Meanwhile, Nancy walked out of her office and wanted to take a look at Daniel. But as she saw the TV in the corridor, she stopped.
The Bruce Group issued a legal statement in response to Chloe's scandal. "Mrs. Bruce" just pierced her heart like a knife.
As she realized that Chloe got away again and right now she was sleeping safe and sound with Daniel in the same room, the jealousy was gnawing at her heart.
She hit the wall hard and the pain made her calm down. The next second, she went back to her office and couldn't wait to make a call. "You promised me you would ruin her this time! What happened now!"
She only heard a snort.
"Easy, okay? Daniel Bruce stepped in and wanted to protect her. What else could I do? Besides, can you be more professional? Daniel asked his assistant to check the surveillance video. You should thank me or they would have found the man you hired to hurt Chloe."
Nancy sneered, "Should I thank you?"
"Whatever. You paid me after all. By the way, has Kevin woken up yet?"
Nancy leaned back in her chair with some frustration, "Yes."
"Good, take good care of him. He will be useful to us in the future." He smiled weirdly.
"Useful? How?"
"You have too many questions. I will hang up now and remember to get rid of this phone."
Then he hung up without hearing Nancy's reply.
R had been so mysterious and bossy. She hired him to help her but somehow he seemed to be the boss and constantly gave her orders. But Nancy couldn't refuse him. What if he really could help her get Daniel? She was willing to sacrifice anything.
Just as she was pondering, the door was suddenly opened. Then she saw an unwelcome guest.
"What are you doing here? I told you never to come to me in the hospital!" Nancy was annoyed that she nearly shouted.
"Nancy, I'm your mom. At least you should care about me." Gretchen was wearing a crumpled white T-shirt and trousers, looking so dirty and shabby.
Nancy frowned, "What are you doing here? Just say it."
"I just met the young man who helped you to the emergency room, and talked with him for a few seconds." Gretchen hesitated for a moment as if she found some secret.
"What did you talk about?" Nancy became nervous all of a sudden.
Instead of answering her question, Gretchen pulled a chair and sat down at ease, "Don't worry. You're my little girl. I will never hurt you."
Nancy sneered as if hearing a disgusting joke, "I thought you already forgot that. Do you even know what mother means?"
Gretchen got angry immediately and frowned, "What nonsense are you talking about? I want the same thing you want! I wish to see you marry Daniel one day and become Mrs. Bruce."
"Please leave now or I'll call the security guards!" Nancy didn't want to hear one more word from Gretchen.
"What's the rush? Didn't you just ask me what we talked about? Do you still want to know?"
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