His Devious Rule

The doctors came out as they discussed with each other. What caught everyone's attention was the hint of amazement in their voices and the surprise on their faces. 

That sight was enough to give a bit of hope to the ones who were eagerly waiting to know Casper's condition.

The leading doctor faced everyone and assured them, "The patient has gained consciousness. He could completely recover if he continues responding to the treatment."

He looked at Liam and stressed his words, "The patient needs lots of rest. Please avoid every kind of news that stresses or pressures him." He pointed at the closed door, signaling Liam to meet Casper.

When Liam and Lilian rushed inside, Anya tugged Alvin with her. The ladies faintly breathed a sigh of relief when they saw heavily injured Casper softly blinking but the beeps in the background were like a time bomb that kept the air tense.

Whereas Alvin apathetically looked at the man lying on the hospital bed. He long ago learned that human life is fragile. Anytime, anything could happen. Hence he loses his mind every time his wife goes out on her mission.

Liam broke the silence, "Dad, you need to rest and recover. Don't worry about anything else." His voice had gained hope and confidence.

Casper struggled to say something while looking at them and the four waited to hear Casper. The attending nurse noticed them and reminded them, "Don't force him."

Liam again spoke, patting Casper's hand, "Don't strain yourself, Dad. We will talk later." In front of Casper's life and good health, Liam left his anger behind and forgot his sufferings.

Anyway, Casper continued to struggle, holding on to Liam's finger that was within his reach. The three subconsciously got closer and heard Casper's ailing murmur, "Company."

The three: "…"

They couldn't believe, Casper was worried about the company even after knocking on the door of death. They were struck dumb. Alvin didn't have to ask them to know what Casper said.

After a long silence of disbelief, Liam swallowed his pride, made up his mind, and promised Casper, "I will take care of the company, Dad." 

He knew well that Casper wanted one of his sons to lead the company. Alvin would rather destroy the company instead of running it. So he had to step forward to ease Casper's worries.

Liam glanced at Alvin who was standing as if the man lying on the bed wasn't his father. He assured Casper, "Alvin won't do anything." Liam truly wished Alvin wouldn't attack the company or Casper anymore.

As though that's what Casper wanted to hear, he released Liam's finger, closed his eyes, and dozed off due to weakness. Probably that's the only time he believed in Liam without thinking.

The attending nurse rushed them out to let Casper rest and recover. 

After talking with the attending doctors who were optimistic, all the visitors dispersed, excluding brothers and their wives standing face to face.

Lilian was nervous, glancing at Alvin. She didn't have any problem with Liam's decision. She didn't care if Liam worked at the company where Alvin's son held maximum shares. She just didn't want more trouble.

On the other side, Anya could see Liam was hesitant due to their previous fiasco. So she nudged her husband to break the ice. 

Well, when was Alvin a gentleman? 

Alvin straight spoke business, "I will appoint someone to handle here." Truth to be told. Even if the three around him were worried about Casper's life, they had different priorities than looking after Casper at the hospital. 

The three: "…"

Alvin continued, "Talk to Mr. Harrison. He will have your back." He flatly commanded Liam to take over Casper's position. Because he didn't wish to take care of the Matthews industries despite Zane holding the maximum shares of the company.

Well, he didn't have any plan to invalidate Casper's will and release shares to Liam. Zane will hold the shares until Gianna is alive.

Liam was yet to respond, his brother turned his heel and walked, taking Anya's shoulders to his support. He suddenly realized Alvin achieved what he wanted. 

Casper to lose power and Liam to take Casper's position.

That pops the question: how did Casper, Alvin, and Anya meet with an accident on the same day? It couldn't be an accident.

He took a step as he called them out, "Wait… Did you learn anything about the accidents?" 

Anya paused at the question. She had briefed everything to Alvin in the car so that he could take care of PR at the company. Liam deserved to know the truth about Casper.

Making Alvin sit at the side, she reached Liam and Lilian. She didn't beat around the bush and flatly responded, "Ricardo Porter's elder son is the one behind everything. His men spiked the driver's lunch with sleeping pills. Since the car climbed the divider and flipped, the airbags failed to open immediately and injured them." 

Before Anya could leave, Liam questioned again, "What about your accident?" He asked about both situations.

Anya glanced at Lilian, wondering if she could take the truth out of her mouth. Anyway, she updated them about the truth, "CEO Porter provoked an intoxicated Ricardo Porter to kill us. I shot him to death." It hasn't been released to the public yet. "CEO Porter must be arrested by now." She hated the rich people and their greediness.

CEO Porter hated them. More than that, he wanted to get rid of Ricardo to gain control over the company. However, he underestimated her and her connections.

Lilian and Liam: "…"

"Little Donut." Alvin's impatient cold voice rang in the passage.

Anya nodded at the two before turning around to her husband. She almost gasped in shock at the glimpse of pale Cordelia in a hospital gown dashing towards her. Cordelia was barely recognizable. Her fear was her biggest punishment.

She avoided the old lady who abruptly halted out of raw fear. Cordelia foolishly believed that she would be imprisoned if she didn't pretend to be ill.

Without bothering about the old lady, Anya smoothly slipped away and took her husband out of the hospital.

Liam and Lilian grimaced silently looking at the old lady. If Cordelia was truly ill, they would have taken care of her. But they knew Cordelia attempted to murder Alvin hence she was hiding there.

They were leaving when Cordelia clutched Liam's arm and asked desperately, "What happened to Casper? My caretaker said he was serious. Did that bastard do something to Casper?…" She continued to cry out of her questions while blaming Alvin.

Behind Cordelia's shock and sadness, there was intense hatred for Alvin. It only made the couple breathe a sigh of resignation. 

Liam informed Cordelia about Casper's condition, "Dad is responding to the treatment, Grandma. He will recover soon." he assured her first, then continued, "Alvin…" 

Cordelia cut in. "That bastard is a curse on our family. Why didn't he die in that s*lt's womb?.…" Instead of being happy with the news, Cordelia began cursing Alvin. 

The couple were disgusted to even stand in the same room as her.