Chapter 656
Chapter 656 Miscarriage
Philip sneered inwardly.
Disaster will only befall the family if the baby in her belly lives. Now that the baby is gone, I don''t think a
calm andposed person like Zeke would take drastic measures to deal with a mere unformed ball of
flesh in the belly of an insignificant woman, resulting in a lose-lose situation for both parties. His threat
should at least make sense if he wants to scare me. How would I take him seriously when his threats
are empty? Does he really think his daughter is so precious that Zeke would go to such lengths for her?
What a joke.
“Don''t worry, Mr. Raymond. I won''t risk my son''s right of inheritance. Didn''t this traitor say that he was
the one who poisoned Julie for revenge? It has nothing to do with us.”
Raymond''s expression grew gloomier.
He had an acute sixth sense. His intuition told him that if anything happened to Juliana and her baby,
Zeke would actually take drastic actions against the Hoffman family and make the Hoffmans'' life a
living hell.
Philip and Tucker are way too short-sighted. All they see is the benefits they could reap before their
eyes and have no idea there are some people that they can''t afford to mess with.
“Both of you better pray that the baby will be safe. There might still be a chance for a turnaround if the
baby is safe, but if not... you guys shall wait to bear the wrath of Bailey and the Shurmer family.”
Utter silence ensued.
Suddenly, the door to the emergency room opened, and the attending doctor came out.
Raymond hurriedly approached and asked grimly, “How is it? Did you manage to save her?”
Wearing a solemn expression, the doctor answered with a trembling voice, “The poison is very deadly.
Although it''s not the most poisonous one out there, it''s still very toxic. We focused on saving the adult
with all kinds of medications. In the end... we couldn''t save the baby.”
Raymond''s pupils constricted immediately.
Zeke had demanded Raymond to ensure the safety of the baby. The former even warned him that if the
heir of the Shurmer family died, a vicious bloodbath would ensue in the Hoffman family.
What he dreaded the most still happened in the end.
“Are you sure there''s no saving the baby?”
The doctor nodded solemnly. “She has already miscarried. We can''t just put the blood that flowed out
of her back in, can we? Furthermore, the fetus is not our utmost concern right now. Ms. Juliana is still in
critical condition. If worsees to worst, she might not make it...”
Without waiting for the doctor to finish, Raymond shot him a cold re and snapped, “I don''t care what
method you use, but you must keep her alive and make sure she''s all right. Otherwise, none of your
lives would be spared. Do you hear me?”
“Yes, of course.” The attending doctor quickly retreated back into the emergency room.
Raymond spun around andnded his gaze on Philip.
In that split second, Raymond caught a glimpse of the sinister smile curving thetter''s lips. His heart
promptly sank.
I can''t believe this idiot is really behind this. Does he know who he''s messing with? Zeke is the head of
the most prestigious family in the medical fraternity worldwide. Bailey is a highly influential international
big shot. Not even the leader of a country can do anything to them if they were to join forces, let alone
the Hoffman family.
Raymond had already cated Zeke and was waiting for the right opportunity to erase part of Juliana''s
memory. They would have nothing to worry about once she forgot about the family''s confidential
secrets.
By then, she wouldn''t pose a threat to the Hoffman family even if she were to go with Zeke.
However, at present, his well-thought-out n was ruined by the foolish Philip and Tucker.
“Ah, forget it. Looks like the impending disaster is inevitable for the Hoffman family. We deserve to
suffer. You''re on your own now.” Upon saying that to the father-and-son duo, Raymond turned and
walked out.
He wouldn''t be able to get in Zeke''s way if thetter really wanted revenge.
Since he couldn''t seek justice for his guilty daughter as the head of the family, he would let Zeke teach
the ignorant father and son a lesson on his behalf.
Philip exchanged nces with his son, and they both saw the glee in each other''s eyes.
“Go and spread the news that Juliana has miscarried and announce that you will be in charge of the
Hoffman family for now because she has fallen sick due to depression after the miscarriage.”
A joyful expression appeared on Tucker''s face. “All right. I''ll do it now.”
Very soon, news regarding Juliana''s miscarriage spread back to the country.
Bailey smashed several valuable antiques in her study in a fit of anger upon hearing about the news.
“Those old b*stards have crossed the line! How dare they mistreat my disciple! Great! This is just
great!”
She swiftly decided to make her way over to the Hoffman residence after venting her anger.
Julie will be eaten alive by those monsters if I don''t go there right now!
However, Zeke stopped her just as she instructed Andy to prepare a private jet.
“Calm down. How can you leave Hallsbay during this critical moment? If you leave now, everything
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you''ve done will be in vain.”
Bailey red at Zeke, her eyes bloodshot as she gritted out, “The child in Julie''s womb was yours.
Aren''t you heartbroken and angry now that the baby''s gone? You''re too calm, Zeke! Are you still going
to remain unfazed and pretend nothing ever happened now that things have escted to this point?”
Heaving a sigh, Zeke said slowly, “Her miscarriage has been set in stone. We can''t change anything
even if we rush over there right now. Since the Hoffman family has dered war against me, this battle
is inevitable. Let me make myself clear. The Shurmer family will not let this slide. The baby died in the
Hoffman residence, and even though he''s still an unborn fetus, he is still the future heir of the Shurmer
family. The whole Hoffman family will have to pay for it. Before all that happens, however, you need to
settle the matters in Hallsbay first.”
Bailey parted her lips to say something, but Zeke did not give her a chance to do so. He added, “I, as
the father of the baby, should be the one to confront the Hoffman family. They''ve caused the death of
the Shurmer family''s heir, so it''s only right that I demand an exnation from them.”
Bailey shut her eyes, trembling all over.
After nearly five minutes, she finally managed to suppress the intense murderous intent and hostility
raging within her. She said through gritted teeth, “Give me a few days. I''ll go with you after I''ve taken
care of Yvette and Sofie and all the dangers lurking behind the scenes.”
Zeke did not say a word in response. A frosty glint shed in his eyes.
He was humble, well-mannered, and gentle in the eyes of the public, but that didn''t mean he would
show mercy and let things slide after his son was harmed.
Those old geezers in the Hoffman family had really crossed the line this time.
I don''t deserve to be called the head of the most prestigious family in the world if I don''t make them pay
with their lives.
In the living room of a private mansion in the suburbs, Zoey looked at Sofie, who was sitting on the
couch and sipping a ss of wine.
“Bailey is about to fall into our trap soon. Once she dies, Yvette will no longer be of use to us. Mom,
when are you nning to get rid of her?”
Sofie''s lips curled into a smile as she said calmly, “I''ve already made the necessary arrangements.
Some of my men are among those who will attack Bailey. Once they''ve killed Bailey, they will get rid of
Yvette, too. This is what I call a perfect oue. What do you think?”