nwh

t the tension was beginning to thin out as the day wore on. Eliot and Eloise had alread

rs to ensure they weren't followed. Their blonde hair gleamed under the hospital's bright fluorescent lights, their movements synchronized as if re

ng a cool, calm exterior. She walked ahead of her chil

he flicked her blonde hair back. "She's caused enough trouble. All this drama for years, an

ait for Emma to trip over herself. That's the real goal, isn't it? The Carrington fortune will go

never stand up to us. She's weak. Once Lily's out of th

h, added, "We've been waiting for years to

join in the conversation. She didn't need to;

to hear. "Emma will fall in line once she knows that she's next in line to inherit.

didn't stand a chance. So, let's not get sentimental about

eyes. "Exactly. This family is about survival, not

ough to conceal their intentions. As they settled in, Sofia leaned forw

The atmosphere in the vehicle was tense, but there was an undercurrent of exci

to let Emma, or anyone

as she waited for any sign of her sister's recovery. Lily had been in a coma for hours now, and the doctors had

, walk briskly down the corridor. His face was grim, a

asked, her voice

pening. "They're doing everything they can, bu

shook it off. "No. No, I won't b

he watched the SUV pull out from the hospital parking lot. He had just seen Sofia and her

d, his voice darkening. "I'll handle your mo

r father better than anyone, and she knew exactly what

s to come, she couldn't shake the feeling t

cket. He glanced at the screen, his lips pressi

He answered the call. "What do you want, Er

unmistakable. "Your daughter isn't the only one in danger

round the phone. "What

his tone lower, more sinister. "You won't believe m

respond, the cal

on, stared at her father, confusion cl

pital doors, his mind racing as he made a mental list

ily's b

condi

ange ph

been lurking around the hospital - a figure he couldn't shake fr