Chapter 677


    After hanging up the phone, Ste felt her temples were popping. Her heart was racing as if it would


    jump out of her chest.


    She tried to calm herself down. Then she dialed Sherry’s phone.


    Sherry was taking photos of models. She swiped to answer the call. “Yes, Ste? What’s up?”


    Ste asked, “Are you in the studio?”


    “Yes, I am. I’m quite busy now. I''ll call you backter.”


    Ste said, “Sherry, listen. Something happened in Riverside City. I’m not certain if those people have


    the n to carry on in City N. I’ve asked Chan to find you all. You must be careful in the following few


    days.”


    Sherry was taken aback. She nodded subconsciously, “Oh, I see. Okay. I’ll go find ine right after


    shooting.”


    “Okay. Call me if you need any help.”


    Putting away her phone, Ste took a deep breath.


    Although she might have been oversensitive, she could tell how ruthless those people were because


    they had killed several elders in Riverside City in just one night.


    Hence, Ste must guarantee the safety of her family and friends.


    She tried to call Archer and Dolores again, but their phones were still powered off.


    Ste heard a weak voice from the bed when she was about to walk out of the ward. “Ste...”


    At first, she thought she had misheard.


    Then William called her again, “Ste...”


    Ste hurried to the bed, only to find that William had opened his eyes. However, his eyes had no focus


    yet. Raising his hand, he seemed to be trying to grab something.


    Ste bent over and held his hand. She said between sobs, “I’m here.”


    William stared at the ceiling for a while. Then his eyes finally got the focus. He tilted his head to look at


    her with a weak smile. “Dad is here. Don’t be afraid,” he whispered.


    Upon hearing it, Ste couldn’t hold back her emotion any longer. Fear and the unknown horror surged


    in her heart. She burst into tears.


    William tried hard to raise another hand, patting her on the head. Heforted her, “It’s alright.”


    Ste cried for a long time before gradually calming down. She wiped off her tears and said, “I’ll call the


    doctor over.”


    Soon, the doctor came in to have an overall checkup on William.


    Except that he was still fragile, William was fine.


    The doctor said he needed to recover in peace. It would be better if he had limited visitors.


    After the doctor left, William sat up while leaning against the bedhead. He said, “Ste, you said


    something had happened in Riverside City on the phone.”


    Ste poured a ss of water for him. “You heard it?”


    “Yeah, faintly. But I didn’t hear it clearly. What happened?” asked William.


    Ste said, “The doctor said you need to recover in peace. Please leave those matters alone.”


    William took the ss, had a few sips and coughed. “What about Daniel? Has he been found?”


    Ste frowned slightly, shaking her head.


    After a pause, she added, “rence is helping you manage thepany. Don’t worry.”


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    William was silent for a moment.


    Ste knew that rence didn’t leave him a good impression before.


    She didn’t continue with this subject. Ste stood up and said, “I’m going to check with the doctor about


    your diet.”


    Then she walked out of the ward.


    While walking in the corridor, Ste received a call from Channing. He said he had arrived at the studio.


    Later, they would do what they should do. He asked her not to be worried.


    Ste nodded and said, “Okay. Just wait and see. There shouldn’t be no other matters.”


    Noah had been missing now, so she didn’t want any of them to be hurt again.


    Moreover, something had happened in Riverside City, so Ste wondered if those people’s next target


    would be ine.


    After hanging up the phone, Ste adjusted her breath and entered the doctor’s office.


    The doctor said William could only take liquid food for now. He could have some light dishes in two


    days.


    Coming out of the office, Ste went shopping in the convenience store downstairs. When she returned


    to the ward, rence and William’s assistant had arrived.


    Since they were talking about business, Ste closed the door in silence and waited for them while


    sitting on the bench outside.


    She unlocked the phone, staring at Noah’s photo. Her eyes were reddened.


    Her tears dripped on the screen of her phone.


    After a moment, she raised her head and closed her eyes to hold back her tears.


    Then, her hands were held by someone. He whispered to her, “Have you seen the news?”


    Ste opened her eyes, only to find that rence hade out of the ward. He was squatting in front


    of her.


    She lowered her head and muffled, “I couldn’t get in touch with Archer and Ms. Anderson. I’m afraid...”


    rence pinched her reddish nose. “Don''t be afraid. I’m here with you.”


    Ste was taken aback. Suddenly, an idea came to her mind. “You...”


    “After the incident happened in the James family, they were taken to a secured ce,” said rence.


    “Wasn’t Noah under medical treatment in theb? Since something happened to Darnell James, what


    about theb?” Ste asked.


    “They are all quite safe. But it''s a big group of people, so they are also a big target. For the time being,


    they can’t leave Riverside City. Don’t worry, OK?”


    Ste choked with sobs, “But... I’ve called Archer and Ms. Anderson, and I couldn’t reach them at all.”


    rence exined, “It’s because a lot of people are looking for them. I’ll contact them in the evening,


    all right?”


    Ste raised her hand to wipe off her tears. “I see.”


    rence saw that she was still upset, and his heart softened. Approaching her, he pecked on her lips


    and said, “You look so adorable when crying.”


    Ste was speechless.


    When she reached out to push him, her hands were pressed by rence.


    rence curled up his lips into a faint smile and slowly moved backward. “Where have you been just


    now?” he asked.


    Ste whispered in a crying tone, “I bought something downstairs.”


    “Had lunch?”


    “Not yet...”


    rence said, “Come. Let’s go for lunch.”


    Ste looked back at the ward. “The doctor said he needs to rest more...”


    “No worries. His assistant is briefing the work status simply. It’ll end soon,” said rence.


    Ste suddenly thought of something. She kept silent and left with him.


    rence asked, “What would you like to eat?”


    “Anything is fine.”


    “Since William has woken up, you should rest assured. Let’s dine out.”


    Ste nodded in agreement. “Okay.”


    rence might be surprised because she was so cooperative. He turned to look at her, raising his


    brows.


    Under his gaze, Ste tidied her hair up and said solemnly, “I just think you are too pitiful to be kicked


    out. I decided to be obedient to you.”


    After a few seconds of silence, rence asked, “Said who I was kicked out?”


    “That’s pretty obvious, isn’t it?”