Pampered by My Secret Husband-Chapter 736 - 739 Cecilia Branford... is ultimately not the same as the Cecilia Branford before.
"Now that the whole country knows about it, it doesn’t seem like Thomas Shannon’s style."
Lucifer flicked the cigarette ash, his eyes narrowed. "Perhaps Thomas Shannon isn’t in trouble at all. He did this just to let Cecilia Branford know that he’s injured."
"Your Highness, do you mean... Thomas Shannon is playing the victim card?"
After saying this, Leo thought carefully and realized it wasn’t impossible.
Thomas Shannon is a businessman, a successful one. The K Group is one of the world’s leading arms groups, and he is certainly no benevolent figure.
As the saying goes, one can’t be a merchant without being unscrupulous. Playing the victim card would hit Sophie Sullivan’s weakness and target her directly. Why wouldn’t he do it?
Lucifer took a deep drag on his cigarette. "Have Derek Clark keep a close watch. See if Thomas Shannon is really injured."
"Yes, Your Highness, I understand. I will contact Derek Clark in a while and ask him to get the message as soon as possible."
Lucifer extinguished the cigarette butt, watching the tiny sparks fade one by one.
His heart was filled with melancholy.
"Cecilia Branford... is no longer the Cecilia she used to be."
He couldn’t just stand by and watch her be deceived by Thomas Shannon. He had to eliminate that fellow. To prevent future trouble.
Seeing His Highness saddened, Leo stepped forward to comfort him. "Your Highness, give Miss Cecilia Branford some time. Once her memory returns, everything will go back to how it was."
Speaking of Sophie Sullivan’s memory recovery, Lucifer then remembered. "What’s the status of the doctor you were supposed to contact?"
"Rest assured, Your Highness. There’s already been some progress."
「Country A.」
The news of Thomas Shannon’s car accident spread throughout the entire country in just one day.
The hospital where he was admitted was surrounded, three layers deep, by men in black, completely cutting off reporters and media outlets eager for first-hand news.
However, some sharp-eyed reporters noticed that politicians from the Imperial City had discreetly entered the hospital to visit.
This made the reporters sense that something unusual was afoot.
Young Master Shannon’s car accident, his life hanging in the balance, was a matter of concern for everyone.
Charlie River’s telephone had been ringing off the hook, including calls from Thomas Shannon’s father, James Shannon.
Charlie River didn’t answer any of them, simply letting the telephone ring repeatedly.
High-ranking Officials who had received word also came to the hospital, hoping to visit. However, they were politely turned away by Charlie River. No one was allowed to see the patient.
"Is Young Master Shannon alright?"
"How is he? What did the doctor say?"
"What a regrettable situation. We hope Young Master Shannon is safe and sound."
Facing everyone’s questions, Charlie River said with a calm expression, "Thank you all for visiting. Please join us in waiting patiently for the message."
Does this mean Thomas Shannon hasn’t escaped mortal danger yet? Thinking this, the crowd offered their blessings and prayers for Thomas Shannon’s safety before leaving the hospital.
The next day, Charlie River finally answered James Shannon’s telephone call.
James Shannon’s fury immediately rained down on Charlie River.
Charlie River listened with his head bowed, absorbing the tirade. Then, he continued, "I apologize, Mister. Due to the emergency, I’ve been preoccupied with the Young Master’s affairs and couldn’t answer your telephone. Please forgive me. Truly, the Young Master’s accident was too sudden. I’ve been investigating... and just now, I finally identified the culprit."
James Shannon asked sternly, "What culprit behind the scenes?"
"Frank Mitchell."
Charlie River stared at a point in the distance, his tone resolute.
