On the phone, the voice said, “I never expected these people to be so dishonorable. Don’t worry, I still have principles. By helping you this time, we’re even for the favor I owed you.”


    “I’ll wait for your news. Mondale is chaotic-people dying in the streets ismon.” Chloe replied confidently, “This should be an easy task for you.”


    “Wait for my update.” The man on the other end didn’t engage further with Chloe.


    After hanging up, Chloe felt uneasy, worried that Mr. Hu might not seed, and also feared exposing herself.


    Suddenly, Chloe felt dizzy and quickly sat down on the nearby sofa.


    Why had she been feeling unwelltely?


    Before she could gather her thoughts, she heard the nanny’s panicked voice from upstairs, “Miss Chloe, something’s happened. Mrs. Chaucer has fainted again.”


    Hearing that Bianca had copsed, Chloe hurried upstairs.


    Bianca was unconscious in the study. Chloe immediately instructed, “Get the butler to prepare the car. We need to go to the hospital.”


    Bianca was quickly rushed to the hospital.


    This time, Bianca was not so fortunate. She was taken to the emergency room and an hour passed without her emerging.


    Chloe urgently called Joy Chaucer, “Joy, your mom’s had another incident. She’s fainted and is in the hospital again.”


    All this was anticipated by Joy Chaucer.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    Without Bianca’s fall, how would her opportunity arise?


    “I understand, Chloe. I’m on my way,” Joy responded with feigned urgency.


    After over an hour of emergency treatment, a doctor emerged and said, “The patient’s condition is very severe. We must move her to the ICU.”


    “What exactly happened? She was fine when discharged. There were no issues then. How could she faint again right after being discharged?” Chloe was both anxious and puzzled.


    “Her organs are failing, more severely than at the time of her discharge,” the doctor exined. “Did anything unusual happen during this time since her discharge? Did she faint suddenly?”


    “It was sudden, without any warning,” Chloe said. “Nothing unusual happened. Bianca wasn’t straining herself; she was resting, taking her medications on time, and even had a good appetite. It doesn’t make sense for her condition to worsen.”


    “The situation is as it stands, not very optimistic. Whether she can pull through depends on her fate. The family should prepare themselves mentally,” the doctor advised.


    Hearing this, Chloe’s heart sank.


    Soon, Bianca was moved to the ICU. When Joy Chaucer arrived, Chloe was anxiously looking through the ICU’s doors.


    “Chloe,” Joy asked urgently, “how’s my mom?”


    “The situation is very bad,” Chloe sniffled, “Joy, the doctor said to be prepared mentally.”


    “That bad?” Joy eximed. “What are we going to do if my mom’s condition bes known to the board? Thepany will surely be in chaos.”


    Chloe shared her concern, “Your mom is unconscious, and there’s nothing to be done but suppress the news until she wakes up and agrees for you to act as director.”


    This was exactly what Joy Chaucer had been waiting for. She had already made arrangements with the board, and once Bianca authorized it, she could naturally take over thepany.


    Joy Chaucer had already tasted power and longed for it, no longer just indulging in frivolous pursuits as before.


    In the afternoon, Bianca awoke. Joy Chaucer deliberately spread the news of Bianca’s critical condition, and the board members came to visit the hospital.


    Pretending to be anxious, Joy said, “Mom, don’t scare me. What would I do without you? By the way, the board members are outside the ward, wanting to see you.”


    Bianca, weak and breathless, looked at Joy and then at Chloe, who was wiping away tears.


    Bianca sensed her time was near.


    “Bianca, tell me where it hurts,” Chloe implored. “You really scared me. How did your illness get so severe? Dr. Harrington said we should be prepared; this is all so sudden.”


    “I’m fine,” said a frail Bianca.


    Chloe, visibly worried, added, “Bianca, thepany is inplete disarray. Falconer Holdings can’t go a day without leadership. If something truly happens to you, maybe Joy should temporarily act as director to stabilize the situation while you recover.”


    Bianca knew she no longer had the energy to manage thepany. Joy Chaucer, her daughter, was the only one who could stabilize the situation.


    Holding Joy’s hand, Bianca earnestly advised, “Joy, thepany was your grandfather’s life’s work. You must manage it well and not act recklessly. Always remember you are a Chaucer family member. Thepanyis now in your hands.”