Cassius left the hospital and went back home.
As soon as he stepped in, he saw Frank and immediately asked, "Did she sign?"
Feeling a little guilty, Frank nervously shook his head.
Cassius's expression turned cold. "What does this woman want?"
Two hundred million wasn't enough for her? Just how greedy could she be?
Frank glanced at his boss's face and hesitantly said, "Maybe… maybe she's fallen for you."
Fallen for him? Just a moment ago, she was acting normal?
Cassius sharply turned his head, his eyes like blades locking onto Frank. "What did she give you to make you defend her like this?"
Frank suddenly felt like he was standing naked in front of everyone.
Seeing the anger in Cassius's eyes, he realized he'd been exposed.
He quickly pulled out the divorce agreement and pointed at the back. "M-Mr. Cassius, it was Nevaeh. She said I was sick and gave me this prescription to help, so that's why…"
"You're really sick! Sick enough to forget who your real boss is!"
"I'm sorry!"
"Fix your mistake, or I'll replace you."
Frank sighed. "Got it…"
After Frank left, Cassius's phone rang.
Elizabeth's soft voice came through. "Cassius, can you come see me? I want to…"
"I know you saved me," Cassius's voice paused for a second, colder now. "Don't call me like this again. I'll give you everything you want."
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In the hospital corridor, Nevaeh didn't take Cassius's words to heart. They were basically strangers thrown together for a reason.
This marriage was just an act. She'd never even dared to dream about anything real.
Smiling, she walked into grandfather's hospital room.
As soon as he saw her, the old man's face lit up. "Nevaeh, you're here!"
"Grandpa, why did you suddenly faint?" Nevaeh sat down, her face full of concern.
At the mention of fainting, the old man's smile faded, and he let out a cold snort. "That brat upset me. But don't worry, Nevaeh. As long as I'm around, he won't dare divorce you. If he even tries to bully you, tell me. I'll take care of it."
Her heart softened at his words. She was an orphan and only had her grandma.
Seeing how much grandfather cared made her feel warm, and also a little sad. She would be leaving in three days.
"Grandpa, let me check your pulse," Nevaeh said, grabbing his hand before he could answer and starting to examine him.
Since she wouldn't be around much longer, she had to understand his health now.
But what shocked her was that his body was completely fine.
Not only did he have no illness, he was actually healthier than most guys in their forties.
Was Grandpa faking?
The old man awkwardly pulled his hand back and chuckled. "I'm not sick, just old. Got some usual aches and pains. Don't worry."
Nevaeh didn't call him out. She just smiled. "Grandpa, you've got some old arthritis in your legs. I'll get some medicine for you and help take care of it."
"Our Nevaeh even practices medicine...amazing."
The old man didn't care much about his own health.
Instead, he looked at her seriously and began giving advice. "Don't worry about me. You and Cassius need to look after each other. He's got a bad temper and keeps to himself, but his heart's not bad. If you really pay attention, you'll see it."
"Okay," Nevaeh nodded, standing up to leave.
She didn't want to lie to him. But she didn't want to disappoint him either.
After thinking for a bit, she decided she should talk to Cassius honestly.
He didn't want to marry her, and she was only staying for a short while.
Maybe if they talked properly, things between them would go a lot smoother.
After leaving the hospital, Nevaeh quickly returned home.
However, as soon as she stepped inside, she found Frank looking at her with a complicated expression.
He blocked her at the door, pulling out a divorce agreement and handing it to her. "Nevaeh, please sign this!"
Nevaeh was taken aback. "You promised me..."
"I'm sorry, but I have no choice!" Frank replied, his voice tense.
Nevaeh shook her head firmly. "I'm not signing."
Was Cassius really that impatient after just three days?
Frank's face tightened at her words. "Then I'm afraid you'll have to face the consequences."
With that, Frank clapped his hands.
Soon, two bodyguards, Girard and Sawyer, approached and lifted Nevaeh, carrying her into the guest room.
Before closing the door, Frank left her with a warning. "Mr. Cassius said that you'll be released as soon as you sign."
The door was locked, and Cassius's voice seeped through the crack. "If she doesn't sign, don't bother giving her any food."
Frank felt a pang of guilt but didn't dare to argue.
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Three days later.
As soon as the old man was discharged from the hospital, he came to Cassius's house.
"Grandpa, how's your recovery?" Cassius asked.
"As long as you don't anger me, I won't kick the bucket," the old man replied, glancing around. "Where's Nevaeh? That girl hasn't come to see me. I miss her."
It suddenly dawned on Cassius that Nevaeh was still in the house.
For three days, Frank had mentioned that she would rather starve than sign the papers.
He turned to Frank, who nodded in agreement, and Cassius immediately went to find Nevaeh.
In the room, Nevaeh lay on the bed, looking thinner and curled up, her face pale.
When she saw the light coming in, she squinted and looked toward the door.
"Nevaeh," Frank said, filled with guilt. "Are you okay?"
Nevaeh lay on the bed, her voice weak. "Let me go home today. After I come back, I'll sign."
"The old man is here. Can you..."
At the mention of the old man, Nevaeh struggled to sit up in bed.
But as soon as she did, a wave of dizziness hit her, and she felt like she might faint at any moment.
She struggled to hold herself together as she slowly got out of bed and walked out of the room.
Frank tried several times to help her, but she refused each time.
"Grandpa," Nevaeh appeared, standing before the elderly man, forcing a smile as she called out.
Her voice was faint, and her figure seemed to waver. The old man was taken aback by Nevaeh's condition.
"What... what happened to you?" Seeing Nevaeh like this, he looked at Cassius in disbelief. "What have you done to Nevaeh?"
Frank lowered his head. "Grandpa, it's my fault. I just wanted Nevaeh to sign something, but I didn't expect..."
"Sign what?" the old man's voice rose in anger. "She is my granddaughter-in-law from the family! What kind of document could justify torturing her like this?"
"A divorce agreement," Cassius suddenly spoke up.
The old man's hand trembled, and with a loud thud, his cane fell to the ground.
"You! You actually want to divorce Nevaeh? Do you even care about me, your grandfather? So, you want to starve Nevaeh, huh? This marriage was my decision, and if you want to end it, then you can starve with me!"
The old man's chest heaved violently as he gasped for air, his entire body shaking with rage.
"Grandpa, I gave her money. She won't be at a loss," Cassius explained.
"Money? Nevaeh saved your life! I know you have feelings for someone, but that woman hasn't shown up in three years. Even if you find her, I will never allow her into this family!"
After the old man finished speaking, his vision blurred, and he suddenly collapsed backward.
Cassius reacted quickly, catching him. "Grandpa!"
However, this time, the old man had genuinely fainted from anger, and no amount of calling would wake him.
Seeing this, Nevaeh, despite feeling dizzy herself, stepped forward and grabbed the old man's wrist.
Her expression turned serious. "Quick, get Grandpa to his room. His blood pressure is rising; he can't be agitated any further."
As soon as she finished speaking, Cassius pushed Nevaeh aside. "Are you satisfied now?"