Chapter 279


    Chapter 279 The Same Name


    After being closely monitored in the intensive care unit for a while, Abby fully recovered from the critical


    condition and was cleared for transfer to a hospital room for rest and observation.


    Aylin called over a nurse and stated, “Here, use this card, no pin code needed. Transfer her to the best


    VIP ward you have. Appreciate your assistance in making the necessary arrangements.”


    As Aylin spoke, she handed over a ck card with gold trim.


    Having worked as a nurse for a long time, she had seenvishness before, but never on such a grand


    scale. How Aylin casually requested upgrading to the VIP ward made it seem as easy as buying a


    cabbage!


    “Understood; I’ll get someone to assist with the room transfer.”


    Once back at the nurse station, the young nurse could not resist telling her colleague about the


    incident.


    “Do you guys have any idea how unbelievably extravagant the patient’s family members in Bed three


    are? They can just casually request a VIP ward as they please!”


    A colleague enviously remarked, “That little girl is fortunate to have a sister like that. She’s beautiful,


    wealthy, and affectionate toward her. Where can you possibly find someone like that?”


    The nurse thought about Abby lying in bed and could not help but feel sorry for her. “Ah, this poor child.


    Her parents don’t care for her, and only her cousin looks after her.”


    A colleague sighed and mused, “Who can argue with that? It’s a blessing for her in this lifetime to have


    a sister like that. She must have earned some positive karma in her past life.”


    Aylin was unaware that she had be the model of a caring sister in the eyes of the nurses. She


    softly grasped Abby’s hand, affectionately examining every inch of the little girl. Weighed down by guilt


    and anger, she heaved a sigh of relief.


    “Boss!”


    David knocked on the door and peered inside, observing the poor little girl on the bed. “How is she


    holding up?”


    “She will be fine; I’ve operated on her.”


    “What? Boss?”


    David’s expression swiftly changed upon hearing that Aylin had taken matters into her own hands. His


    gaze toward the young girl shifted from curiosity to a tinge of envy.


    The best is yet toe for her! David pondered.


    ‘Boss, I’ve finished investigating everything you assigned me,” David reported.


    Aylin’s gaze became intense in an instant. “Let’s discuss it in the next room!”


    Aylin and David went to the adjacent private ward, locking the door and ensuring the conversation


    remained confidential.


    David handed over a folder and exined, “Here are theplete profile and records of Ruben Jim.”


    While bidding farewell on the airne, Aylin urged David to expedite the search for information about


    Abby’s father, Hanson Koch. Consequently, during the window of Aylin’s surgery, David and his


    subordinates worked tirelessly to conduct the investigation, ultimately submitting a perfect report.


    “Job well done, David.”


    David’s heart swelled with delight as he basked in Aylin’smendation. He proudly lifted his chin and


    dered, “Of course, I am the Boss’ most trusted. guardian!”


    Aylin flipped through the documents, and the more she read, the darker her expression became.


    Both Abby and Serena had limited interactions with Timothy, leaving them rtively unfamiliar with him.


    That was the first time Aylin hadplete information about him.


    [Ruben Jim, aged forty-one, was an unemployed nomad who asionally worked odd jobs at nearby


    stores. He had a habit of drinking and frequently umted debts by running tabs at restaurants and


    pubs.]


    “Boss, he isn’t fit to be a father!”


    David could not contain his disgust and remarked, “When I was conducting interviews, his neighbors


    mentioned that he would get drunk and go crazy on his daughter. Despite numerous attempts to


    intervene, many heard the little girl screaming in agony!”


    David despised men who wouldy a hand on women, let alone their vulnerable daughters.


    “Ugh! He’s nothing but a despicable creature!”


    Aylin held the papers tightly, her gaze fixed on the crowded words. Her face grew more sinister, and


    her eyes filled with icy determination.


    “If he’s unwilling to care for his daughter properly, then he shouldn’t expect to have her!”


    Out of nowhere, there was a sudden knocking at the door, apanied by a somewhat familiar voice


    asking, “Is anyone there?”


    The door was pushed open shortly after, and Lloyd’s attractive face appeared. “Ms. Koch, there you


    are. I’ve finally found you!”


    Aylin instinctively furrowed her brow.


    “Why are you here?”


    Lloyd smiled politely and said, “Mr. Dcruz is worried about your safety and getting anxious. He


    specifically asked me toe and check if you needed any help.”


    “Hmph.”


    David cast a disdainful nce and sarcastically interrupted, “Stop buttering up to Mr. Dcruz. As long


    as I’m around, there’s no need to rely on anyone else for protection!”


    David could not hide his displeasure toward Gavyn and the people around him, knowing that Aylin had


    endured three years of mistreatment in the Dcruz family.


    Besides, what assistance could an assistant possibly provide?


    A faint sense of unease filled her as Aylin thought back to the fleeting. moments of ambiguity in the


    morning. She raised her head and said to Lloyd, “I have David with me, and there’s nothing you can


    help with. You can go. back.”


    After saying that, Aylin turned to David and requested, “Go and find a skilledwyer for me.”


    “Isn’t it just perfect timing? My brother happens to know someone named


    Guillermo Frances. He’s a Ph.D. student in the Law Department at Stanford


    University and has a great reputation in New York,” David exined, ncing subtly toward Lloyd as if


    to assert that his presence was unnecessary.


    Despite this, Lloyd remained unfazed and responded with a cheerful tone, “Ms. Koch, why don’t you


    consider turning to me for help?”


    David frowned after hearing Lloyd.


    “It seems like you’re looking for trouble!”


    They were stealing his work right in front of him. He was growing frustrated!


    David red at Lloyd with his arms folded, growing increasingly displeased. “I’m the Boss’ assistant;


    we don’t need you to introduce anyone. Who knows if the person you rmend is trustworthy or


    not?”


    “Young man, rx. I never said I wanted to take over your work.”


    Lloyd nodded respectfully and smiled faintly. “Ms. Koch, I’m suggesting that if you’re looking to hire a


    lawyer, why not consider me directly? I can take care of it.”


    Aylin caught on and arched an eyebrow, her serene gaze lifting slightly.


    “Lloyd, are you trying to say you are awyer?”


    “There’s no way he’s awyer; he’s just bluffing!” David carefully observed Lloyd’s appearance but


    could not detect any professional demeanor of awyer, only sensing an insincere smile.


    “I know Guillermo Frances. We had the same mentor, so technically, I am his senior.”


    As he mentions his field of expertise, Lloyd’s face lights up with confidence. “I even assisted him in


    revising his thesis. If you don’t believe me, feel free to ask him.”


    David quickly took out his phone and dialed Guillermo’s number.


    “Hey? Guillermo, it’s me. I wanted to ask you, do you happen to know someone named Lloyd Jones?”


    The cheerful voice of a man came from the other end. “That’s my senior from thew department. We


    know each other well, and he’s a great person. He assisted me in revising my thesis and even gave me


    an opportunity to intern at hisw firm. So, did you get into trouble? Why are you looking for awyer?”


    “You’re the one that got into trouble!”


    David clenched his teeth, refusing to ept it, and asked again, “I’m talking about Lloyd, Lloyd Jones,


    specifically. It can’t be another person with the same name, right?”


    “Yes, that’s him.”


    After the call ended, there was an awkward silence in the air.


    With a subtle smile, Lloyd looked at David, his expression clearly saying, “I told you so.”


    David scoffed and averted his gaze.


    Aylin’s smile widened with astonishment as she remarked, “I didn’t expect you to have owned aw


    firm, Lloyd.”


    “I wasn’t in the mood to pursue a job right after graduating, so I teamed up with a friend to establish a


    law firm. We handpicked the cases we wanted to handle, but looking back, they are reminiscent of our


    youthful inexperience.”


    Aylin was astonished to learn that Lloyd had another side to him.


    “What types of cases have you been involved in?”


    “I’ve worked on cases rted to property division within the Helin Group, including disputes over child


    custody.”


    David was surprised by the mention of this particr case.


    The Helin Group, once a prominent financial consortium in New York, suffered from the ipetence


    and idleness of its CEO, who squandered a significant portion of the family’s wealth on gambling and


    had an illegitimate child with his mistress.


    Mrs. Helin, consumed by fury, took her husband to court, igniting a legal battle over the distribution of


    assets and the custody of their young child. The intense altercation created a buzz throughout New


    York. However, due to ack of evidence, Mrs. Helin was on the verge of being left with nothing.


    Ultimately, the intervention of awyer helped Mrs. Helin turn the tables, as he eloquently presented his


    case and secured a resounding victory, ensuring that everything rightfully belonged to the original wife.


    People were buzzing about this gossip-worthy event, unaware Lloyd had triumphed in this messy legal


    battle.


    Aylin’s eyebrows lifted in astonishment. “I didn’t expect you to have this ability. So why didn’t you


    continue with it and choose to be awyer instead of an assistant?”


    Aylin pondered, Lloyd’s sess and wealth skyrocketed with that particr case; instead of sticking to


    his field, he chooses to serve Gavyn. What could be going through his mind?


    “The legal assistance we provided was dedicated to aiding financially disadvantaged women and


    underserved left-behind children. Our main objective was to advocate for the rights of vulnerable


    communities.”


    Looking back on the past, Lloyd could not help but feel a pang of nostalgia. “There were simply too


    many individuals in need of help. Thebined strength of me and my friends was insufficient to


    address the magnitude of the situation.


    Thanks to the funding provided by Mr. Dcruz, we can initiate and sustain our project.


    I had a feeling back then that someone who is willing to lend a hand to the vulnerable would never fall


    short. And sure enough, I made the right decision. to work with him.”


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    Despite Gavyn’s asional temper, which boss doesn’t have their quirks? Gavyn may seem cold on


    the surface, but ‘deep down, he’s caring. He offers a generous sry and quietly looks after his family.


    Being Gavyn’s assistant, Lloyd was more than happy to do so!


    “So that’s how it was.” Aylin was not surprised to hear about Lloyd’s history.


    After all, being around Gavyn, it’s unlikely that anyone wouldckpetence.


    “Ms. Koch, are you open to me offering my help now?”


    Considering Lloyd’s exceptionalpetence and knowledge of child protectionw, he was the ideal


    candidate.


    Aylin nodded in agreement, “In that case, I’m counting on you for this. Let’s consider it a favor I owe to


    Gavyn.”


    Lloyd cautiously looked at Aylin and replied, “I’m here to help you on behalf of Mr. Dcruz. If I can


    assist, it will make him happy!”


    Aylin remained silent.


    Resolving Abby’s issue was paramount, and Lloyd was the optimal candidate. It was not the moment


    for Abby to be preupied with personal emotions.


    “David, let him take a look at the documents.”


    Lloyd was efficient in his work and had already gone through a significant portion of the documents


    within ten minutes. Aylin waited patiently, curious. about what would happen next. Suddenly, there was


    a loudmotion from outside.


    David frowned, “Seems like there’s somemotioning from the intensive care unit.”


    “Go and look!”


    Aylin stood up with a cold expression, and David quickly followed suit. With no one in the room, Lloyd


    quietly dialed a phone number.


    “How is everything going?”


    “Ms. Koch’s sister, Abby, is safe and sound. Ms. Koch needs awyer, and I happened to be of


    assistance. Everything is being handled as per your instructions.”


    “You better make sure you handle this situation well.”


    “Will do.”


    Things had already descended into chaos inside the other ward, with a group of patients and their


    rtives curiously gathering around the door to watch.


    A hefty middle-aged man banged the table and shouted, “Five hundred dors a day? Why don’t you


    rob a bank? I’ve had enough; we’re getting out of here!”


    The nurse struggled to exin, “Someone has already taken care of the payment, and the child needs


    to rest now. Please try to lower your voice…”


    “Don’t give me that crap! I know your deceitful ways, your hospitals, trying to trick me out of my


    money!”


    Ruben swung his arm forcefully, pushing the nurse aside, and without considering Abby’s current frailty,


    he dashed forward and forcefully dragged her up from the bed.


    “Come on, let’s go! Stop acting like you’re dead!”


    As the effect of the anesthesia wore off, the pain awakened Abby, her eyebrows furrowing as she


    weakly whimpered, “Ouch, it hurts!”


    “She’s just had an operation; please don’t do that!” Thepassionate medical staff was deeply


    concerned, hurrying over to try and pull the middle-aged man’s hand away.


    Ruben, with a robust build, was not about to be moved by a slight nurse. He cursed and swiftly pped


    the nurse across the face, growling, “Get out of here!”


    Ruben then firmly stated, “I have the right to discipline my daughter, and it’s none of your business!”


    After being pped, the nurse copsed onto the floor, momentarily disoriented and seeing shes of


    light before regaining her senses.


    Ruben was the child’s biological father and had a fierce, fearsome demeanor and intimidating


    presence. The crowd watched with sympathy and fear, but no one dared to intervene.


    Amidst it all, a striking figure swiftly maneuvered through the crowd, emanating a powerful presence.


    At the moment when everyone was still trying to make sense of what was happening, the mysterious


    figurended a forceful kick to the man’s face, swiftly spun around, and expertly subdued him by


    gripping his arm and applying a restraining hold from behind.


    ng!


    Ruben fell to his knees.


    “Who!”


    Ruben grimaced in pain and shouted, “Let go of me, you son of a bitch! Who the hell do you think you


    are? I said let go!”


    Aylin arrived like a harbinger of doom, effortlessly holding Ruben in ce with one hand. Meanwhile,


    David caught hold of the stumbling Abby, ensuring she avoided any injury from falling.


    “It’s ok now, no need to be scared. David’s here to keep you safe,” Davidforted the shivering little


    girl in his embrace, his heart filled with deeppassion.


    Lloyd, following closely, could not end the call in time. He immediately ced the phone in his pocket


    and quickly grabbed hold of the swaying IV stand. The metal frame would have hit Abby’s head if he


    had been anyter!


    The two worked together seamlessly. David gentlyid Abby back on the bed while Lloyd assisted the


    nurse and helped her up.


    All that was done within minutes!


    The gathering crowd was thrilled by sight, resembling a female warrior apanied by her two


    comrades, ready to draw their swords and assist in times of need.


    Aylin’s eyes turned cold as she squinted. She said, “Ruben Jim, I haven’te looking for you yet, but


    it seems you’ve found your way to me!”


    “Who are you?”


    d in casual attire, the woman exuded a chilly radiance that could not be concealed. Ruben felt a


    pang of recognition, thought for a moment, and hist face suddenly turned pale as he yelled, “Is it you?


    You, how dare you treat me like this!”


    “I am your uncle, so I am considered your elder! Do you have the right to interfere in how I discipline


    my daughter? Do you even understand the concept. of respecting your elders?”


    He raised his voice and wished for everyone to pass judgment on this disrespectful and hical


    younger individual, Aylin.


    “So you’re aware that she is your daughter?”


    Aylinnded a kick on his lower leg, causing the iling Ruben to settle down. “Abby has just had


    surgery; not only do you not care about that, but you are also pulling at her incision.


    Respecting the elderly is based on caring for the young, but with your low moral character, I find it


    impossible to respect you!”


    With just one sentence, the essence of the event was revealed.


    Just because you’re the child’s father doesn’t give you the right to dehumanize them!


    “Well said!!”


    A wave of approval and agreement swept through the surroundings, prompting even the previously


    silent ones to speak up.


    “What kind of father is he? His daughter’s life is hanging by a thread, and he’s still concerned about


    money!”


    “What if she isn’t even his biological daughter? What if he stole someone else’s child and didn’t raise


    her properly?”


    “Can you believe that a man like him has women who bear his children? Oh my, I can’t even have a


    daughter myself; please take this wicked man away!”


    With public opinion heavily favoring Aylin, Ruben clenched his teeth in frustration, beads of sweat


    forming on his forehead from the pain. This woman was difficult to deal with; he had to change his


    strategy.


    “Abby! This bitch has you wrapped around her finger. Do you even remember who your father is?”


    Ruben shifted his gaze towards the hospital bed, his eyes filled with fury. “I’m your dad; I dare you to try


    noting with me and see what I’ll do to you then!”


    Aylin frowned after hearing Ruben; she applied more force to push his hand down.


    “Who do you think you’re threatening?