Neither Ethan nor Chloe realized that this hospital held a secret far more powerful than their influence… and Vanessa felt, even through her pain, that everything was about to change.
The chaos in the room didn’t disappear when the oxygen returned—it simply shifted into a heavy, suffocating silence. The medical staff exchanged uneasy glances, fear replacing urgency. The lead doctor swallowed hard, focusing on his work while avoiding confrontation. He had seen men like Ethan before—men who could destroy careers with a single phone call.
Vanessa’s chest burned—not just from labor, but from betrayal. Across the room, Ethan stood by the sink, scrolling through his phone as if nothing had happened.
“Mr. Hayes,” an older nurse said cautiously, “this needs to be reported. Someone interfered with life-support equipment.”
Ethan raised a hand, stopping her.
“You won’t report anything,” he said calmly. “The tube came loose. That’s all.”
“With respect, sir, this is serious—”
He turned slowly, his arrogance unmistakable.
“You’re overreacting. This hospital benefits greatly from my investments. No one says a word.”