Chapter 22 Mr. Frey , It's Not Right to Hit a Woman Elaine was so nervous that she was trembling all over . Then , she remembered this man had addressed Kevin as his uncle earlier . Despair almost swallowed her whole . She couldn't believe how unlucky she was . She escaped a huge threat only to walk right into another trap , This many was probably here to get back at her for hurting his uncle . That explained why he wanted to ask about her name and age . " I didn't stab ham on purpose , " she cried , so desperate that she almost went down on her knees again . " He forced me to do sol 1 mean it " Joseph froze for a moment , then recalled the bloody gash he had seen on Kevin's neck earlier . It must've been from a sharp object , and the wound looked pretty deep , too . He exchanged a glance with the driver up front , suddenly finding Elaine interesting . " You're probably the first person in Tenby bold enough to stab a guy like him . But I'm not really interested in him . What's your name ? Elaine eyed him warily and didn't reply . " Fine , Don't tell me if you don't want to . " Joseph relented , chucking under his breath . " I've got other things to do , so I'll just be generous enough to drop you off at the hospital . " Her entire body was spasting from pain , but she managed to grit out a thank you . Each word scraped her throat like a blade . At this point , she was afraid that she'd lose her voice altogether and become imite. Ignoring her , Joseph leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes , Memories from years ago replayed in his mind again . It had been so long that he wondered if this sense of familiarity was just an illusion . After all , that innocent girl from back then would never have grown into the woman sitting beside him now - wandering around in Crimson Bar in such a revealing outfit . There were so many ways to make a living . He didn't quite believe that a woman who wasn't greedy for money would be forced into such a situation . When the car stopped in front of the hospital , Elvine was already unconscious . He had no idea when it happened , but then again , her body was covered in fresh injuries , and she had been under extreme pressure earlier . The driver turned around and said , " Miss , we've arrived . Time to get out of the car . " Elaine didn't respond . Her face was ghastly pale . The driver cast a helpless glance at Joseph , who frowned and murmured , " Lenny , am I meddling too much here ? " ! Lenny thought Joseph should've known better . Joseph glanced at Elaine again . Judging by her condition , her wounds were likely infected , and she had developed a high fever . She probably wouldn't wake up anytime soon . Impatiently , he checked the time and said , " Forget it . I'm in a rush . Just bring her back home . She can leave on her own once she wakes up . " Lenny nodded , then steered the car in another direction , heading for Montgomery Estate . When they arrived , Joseph rushed off to attend a video conference in his study , As for Elaine , he simply left her in the butler's hands . The butler glanced at the severely injured woman in the car . Since Joseph brought her back , he didn't dare to be careless . He had the maids carry Elaine into a guest room , then phoned the family doctor to come check on her . After nearly an hour of fusing , she still hadn't regained consciousness . When Joseph finished his meeting and came by , the family doctor had just completed his examination . " Her injuries are severe , Mri Montgomery , " the doctor said gravely . " Many wounds weren't treated properly in time . Now , she has sustained new injuries on top of the old ones . She's developed a serious infection and a high fever . * Also , from my initial diagnosis , it looks like she has a serious heart condition . She's been coughing up blood . It might be quite advanced … It'd be best for her to have a thorough examination at the hospital . " Joseph's ' s paze flicked to Elaine . The moment he heard the doctor mention her heart condition , his eyes narrowed . That little girl back then … also had a heart condition At the hospital , Skylar had just gotten off the phone . He was now at Thea's beside , his expression dark Earlier , he'd been waiting outside the private room at Crimson Bar , worried that something might happen to Eldine . But then the hospital called , saying Then's condition was critical he had no choice but to rush over . After several hours , Thea's condition finally stabilized . She had just fallen asleep , He was barely able to catch his breath when he received another call from Crlinson Bar . He was informed that Elaine had fled . Before leaving , she even injured Kevin with a shard of glass bel sick for her The more he thought about it , the more furious he became Moments ago , she was talking about atoning for Eric , and he had been worried sick for safety . Yet it turned out she was perfectly capable of handling things on her UWIS He rose in data feet , told Lia y tu look alter Thana , and than headed straight to Crimson Mr tha his way there , he kept calling Elaine , but her phone remained unreachable . His grip around the steering wheel tightened as he slammed down on the Chapter22 Mi Thy , thi Not Fight to wit a Woman accelerator , letting the car speed along the road . He was seething , pissed at how she never learned her lesson . By the time Skylar arrived at Crimson Bar , Elaine was long pone Diffidence got the better of Kevin , so he pretended to be severely injured and sneaked off to the hospital in an attempt to avoid Skylar Skylar searched everywhere in Crimson Bar and its surroundings , but Elaine was still nowhere to be found . He called her nonstop until someone finally answered it in the afternoon . The fury he'd been bottling up all day exploded in an instant dine , you've got some nerve , don't you - disappearing on me at a time like this ! Your brother and your grandma will pay for this !" The other end of the phone fell silent before a man's voice rang our " Mr. Frey ? " " Elaine had saved Skylar's full name as his caller ID . Skylar's voice turned icy . " Who are you ? Why do you have her phone ? Joseph glanced at Elaine , who was still unconscious in bed . He hadn't expected this woman to be connected to Skylar He recounted what happened and then added , " She's at my estate right now . Since she's yours , please come and collect her later . " Skylar didn't bother replying . He ended the call immediately . It had only been two days since Joseph was back in the country , yet Elaine had somehow managed to get involved with him . Skylar could hardly believe his ears . When Skylar arrived at Montgomery Estate , Elaine had already woken up . She grabbed her phone , anxious to leave . into Skylar Joseph trailed after her and chuckled . " People say Mr. Frey is always calm and composed but it seems like that's not the case " Elane didn't bother to respond . She simply thanked him and headed for the door . Just as she reached the doorway , she ran right All her wounds had been treated and were now swathed in bandages . She was wearing a man's dress shirt - clearly Joseph's . Skylar's face contorted with rage . It looks could kill , she'd probably be dead by now . " Elaine , you're really something else , huh ? You can literally seduce any man ! You're supposed to atone for your brother's sins . Who gave you permission to run off on your own ? " As he shouted , he raised his hand to slap her . But before it landed on Elaine's cheek , mother hand caught his wrist . " Mr. Frey , it's hardly chivalrous of you to hit a woman . " 12