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Rebecca felt her worries lift a little after hearing that. She asked, “So, what did you do before all this?”

He was tough as nails, easy on the eyes, ran things smoothly as an assistant, and made Meditech work look like a walk in the park.

Rebecca couldn’t help but wonder, ‘Why would someone who’s got his act together choose to work as a bodyguard?‘

Just trying to be myself,” Mark replied, a hint of reflection in his tone.

Rebecca stared blankly for a moment, confused. “Wait, what?”

Mark repeated, “Just living like a real person.”

Rebecca quipped, “So what, you’re not being yourself these days?”

“These days, I’m your bodyguard, your assistant, and your driver,” Mark said, his thoughts turning to cash again. He suddenly called out, “Ms. Jensen.”

Rebecca glanced up.

Mark handled the car smoothly. “So, are you gonna give me a driver’s bonus too? I’m pretty damn good behind the wheel.”

“Deal, Rebecca said easily. ‘If he’s this capable, paying him extra is only fair,‘ she thought.

“Was he just dodging my question on purpose, or did he really not notice?‘ Rebecca couldn’t help but wonder

to herself.

Mark chuckled. “Ms. Jensen, you’re honestly the best.”

Forty minutes later, Mark and Rebecca arrived together at the private hospital owned by the Hanson Group.

Mark arrived with Rebecca.

Rebecca sat in the car for a while before finally getting out and heading inside. With every step forward, she felt her chest tighten uncontrollably, anxiety building up inside her.

When Rebecca got to Jeffrey’s private floor, she didn’t even step into the room before she could hear Marcus and Candice Hanson arguing inside. Her heart tightened even more.

“Jeffrey, please wake up for me,” Candice cried out, her voice shaking with emotion.

“All because of that Rebecca! If it wasn’t for her, you wouldn’t be in this mess,” Marcus said with fury and blame dripping from every word.

“Now you’re lying here, completely out cold, and she can’t even be bothered to show her face! I just don’t get how you ever ended up falling for someone so cold and cruel!” Candice snapped.

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“Mrs. Hanson, that’s not entirely fair,” Stanley said calmly.

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He didn’t agree with Rebecca not coming in to see Jeffrey, but that didn’t mean he was okay with Candice blaming her nonstop.

Sure, Rebecca wasn’t perfect.

But she’s also been really good to Jeffrey.

“How is that not fair?” Candice’s voice broke as she spoke, on the edge of tears. “Tell me, am I wrong? Since Jeffrey got hurt, has she ever come by to see him, even once? All she cares about is money!”

Stanley frowned, his frustration showing.

Candice wouldn’t let up, her words quivering. “Back then, Jeffrey was always so sweet and well behaved. Ever since he married Rebecca, he barely comes home, always so distant with us…”

“If you’re set on blaming someone, you’ll always find a reason,” Stanley cut in, unable to hold back anymore. “What has any of this got to do with Rebecca?”

“How could it not be her fault?” Candice retorted, voice trembling. “If it weren’t for her, Jeffrey would still be the thoughtful, obedient son he always was. Even if he wasn’t the smiling type, at least he’d come home and listen to us.”

“Isn’t it you two who pushed him to this point?” Stanley challenged, his unusually blunt words showing just how fed up he was with the elders.

Candice was stunned, caught completely off guard by Stanley’s sudden bluntness.

Stanley’s words really startled her and knocked the wind out of her.

“You guys are the ones who killed his best friend, and you didn’t even bother to apologize or feel bad about it! All you ever did was use your ‘grown–up‘ authority to bully and threaten him,” Stanley said, eyes rimmed red with emotion. “If it wasn’t for you two, he never would have divorced Rebecca!”

Candice was left speechless, totally at a loss for words.

Marcus’s face darkened, his expression turning grim.

“Jeffrey needs his rest. If there’s nothing else, you two should leave,” Stanley showed them the door.

“Is this how your father taught you to talk to your elders?” Marcus snapped, his face dark with anger. When he couldn’t win the argument, he tried to pull rank. “This is my son’s hospital room, and as his parents-”

But Marcus didn’t get to finish.

Stanley pulled out a power of attorney.

He handed it to them. “Jeffrey said he doesn’t want you here. I’m in charge of everything now.”

Marcus’s face was flushed with rage, veins bulging on his forehead.

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He never expected Jeffrey would go to such lengths.

“If there’s nothing else, don’t bother coming back,” Stanley said, still unable to let go of his frustration. “All you’re doing is making each other miserable. There’s no real benefit.”

“Stanley!” Marcus roared, his voice echoing with fury.

Stanley wore a cold, distant look, his stance unmistakable–he wasn’t budging an inch. As old wounds got dragged up again, bitterness welled up inside him.

He strode to the door, swung it open, and basically showed them the door. “Please, the two of you, leave.”

Right as he said that, he saw Rebecca standing outside the door.

Marcus and Candice came over just then.

Everyone’s eyes met.

Marcus rounded on Rebecca, his tone sharp. “How dare you show up here!”

Rebecca kept her cool. “If you guys can walk in here, why can’t I?”

Marcus scoffed, “Seriously, what did Jeffrey ever see in you?”

Rebecca fired back, her expression steady and unfazed. “Maybe I’m just cold as ice. Or maybe I’m just heartless and vain. Guess I’m every bad thing you’ve imagined, huh?”

Stanley blinked, totally confused.

His brain just went on pause for a few seconds.

“Wait, is this really Rebecca?‘ he thought, utterly thrown off.

“See? I told you she was trouble! Now you finally heard it yourself!” Candice went off the deep end, latching onto the chance to stir up drama.

Marcus stared Rebecca down, his gaze almost grilling her as he blurted out, “Did Jeffrey really sign over all his assets to you?”

“Yes, Rebecca replied, her tone calm and unwavering.

Marcus’s breath hitched, his face going even darker.

‘Damn, it’s actually true! he thought, shocked and furious.

He’d always figured the talk about Jeffrey transferring his assets was just nonsense–never thought it could be

real.

“If you know what’s good for you, hand everything over,” Marcus threatened, his glare almost deadly. “Don’t make me deal with you myself.”

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“What, like you did when you drove Jeffrey’s friend to his death?” Rebecca shot back, her voice smooth but suddenly brimming with defiance. “Or you got some other dirty tricks ready?”

Marcus glared like a hawk hunting its prey, eyes locked on Rebecca–cold and ruthless.

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