Chapter 154


    Chapter 154 The Hospital Visit


    Colton’s keen concern on this matter was out of Nicole’s expectation. In the afternoon, Colton actually


    came to her office directly.


    Upon seeing Colton entering her office, Nicole felt a little surprised. Her first reaction was wondering


    whether there was something wrong with her design drafts.


    “I’m here to inform you about Danie,” Colton said slowly. He took a few steps forward and plopped


    himself on the sofa.


    At once, Nicole stopped working, knowing fully the reason as to why Colton came to see her. She did


    not know whether to cry orugh.


    “I’ve seen the news. She intends on using public opinion regarding her suicide to suppress me,” Nicole


    murmured in a low voice.


    Upon hearing that, Colton nodded. As he observed Nicole’s calm appearance, he knew she must have


    a n concocted. So, he asked directly, “Then, what’s your n?”


    Tugging the corners of her mouth into a smile, Nicole replied to him by saying, “She can do as she


    pleases. But, I will stand firm and not withdraw thewsuit.”


    Colton looked at Nicole’s determined appearance with a sh of respect and admiration in his eyes.


    Truth be told, he thought Nicole would buckle in pretty easily because of Danie’s suicide. However,


    he did not expect the very woman in front of him to behave quite stubbornly.


    “Well, then you’d have to prepare yourself mentally. And if you continue to press charges, it will


    certainly attract more public opinion, which might not necessarily be positive.”


    Upon hearing that, Nicole nodded. “I’m aware of it. But, if I choose to not pursue this matter, people


    across the world will continue to think that the Chief Designer of F&M Apparel is an easy target that can


    be bullied and manipted.”


    Not only does thewsuit concern myself, but it’s also for the reputation of F&M Apparel. If I don’t


    persist in pursuing this matter, the reputation of F&M Apparel will lose its lustre.


    “I have already requested the Public Rtions Department to help keep a lid on this issue. So, what do


    you wish to do next?” Colton inquired.


    “Head to the hospital, and see how much longer she can keep up with the act,” Nicole sneered. If she’s


    truly acting, it’ll definitely show.


    A hint of tantalization shed in Colton’s dark eyes, and he stood up. “Seeing as I’m free from any


    duties in the afternoon, how about we visit her together?”


    “Sure.”


    As of this moment, the two had a solid alibi to skip work.


    However, the two of them did not foresee that a flock of reporters would swamp the entrance of the


    hospital. If it was not for the security personnel at the entrance, they would have easily swamped into


    the hospital.


    Fortunately, Colton knew the director of this hospital. Hence, the two of them entered through a small


    door.


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    “Did Danie really take her own life?” That was the first question asked by Colton after seeing the


    director.


    The director was a man in his fifties in fairly good shape. He was wearing a pair of delicate looking


    sses and had a soft demeanor.


    Carrying a bit of hesitation on his face, the director frowned slightly. After a long time, he replied,


    “Actually, it wasn’t even a deep cut to begin with, and no arteries were harmed. It’s not critical after the


    doctor treated her wound. But, she insisted on being hospitalized. We can’t simply chase the patient


    out, considering our reputation might be harmed.”


    Of course, Colton understood his concerns. After all, Danie did not actually want to kill herself, so of


    course the wound wouldn’t be deep.


    “Alright, I understand. Thank you.”


    The director did not say much. He then instructed a nurse to take Colton and Nicole to Danie’s room


    and left the scene.


    When Nicole and Colton stepped into the ward, Danie was still sitting on the bedside, clearly


    upied with her phone. When she heard noises at the door, she looked up and saw that it was


    Nicole. At once, she put up a pitiful look.


    “Miss Lisa,” Danie whispered.


    Nicole looked up. At the moment, Danie’s face was paler than usual, her lips drained of color. She


    was wearing a hospital gown, which further helped her portray a person who was truly sick and frail.


    “I heard from the doctor that the cut wasn’t deep enough to bring serious harm when I came over


    earlier,” Nicole said slowly. Her gaze slowlynded on Danie.


    “Miss Lisa, I know it was my fault. But, I was just simply gripped by anger at why the people who


    committed giarism went unpunished. That was why I resorted to a stupid act. Please be


    magnanimous and forgive me.”


    When Danie spoke, there was already a hint of sobs, making her sound so pitiful.


    Still, Nicole only looked at her coldly, unmoved by her acting. “If you expose who put you up to this, I


    will withdraw thewsuit.”