Chapter 75
Let alone Wendy, even Sharon herself couldn’t be compared to Kelly.
Carter would never show mercy to Wendy just because she was Sharon’s friend. If anything, he might even think Sharon was the one behind it all.
After hanging up with John, Sharon finally dialed a number she hadn’t touched in a long time.
The call was picked up quickly.
Before she could say a word, a woman’s cold voice came through on the other end.
“Mr. Biggs just fell asleep.” The voice was flat, stripped of warmth or courtesy. “If you need something, tell me. I’ll pass it along.
”
The voice belonged to Peggy Williams, Carter’s secretary. She wasn’t as openly hostile as Nate, but she was never kind either- always curt, always distant, never a shred of respect in her tone.
“I need to speak with Carter,” Sharon said calmly. “Put him on the phone.”
“I’m sorry. I can’t wake Mr. Biggs.” Peggy’s voice remained steady, unwavering. “He stayed up all night with Kelly. He only just fell asleep. I’d rather not disturb him. If it’s urgent, you can tell me. I’ll be sure he gets the message.”
She had to go through a secretary to talk to her own husband.
Was there anything more ridiculous in the world?
Sharon didn’t say another word. She simply ended the call.
At the hospital, Kelly, rescued from the brink, finally woke up.
When her eyes landed on Carter, standing silently at her bedside, tears welled up.
“Carter, you shouldn’t have saved me…” Her voice trembled. “Sharon’s friend was right. Someone like me, who’s just waiting to die, shouldn’t be dragging you down any further.”
Carter’s brows drew together faintly. “I’ve already had Wendy detained. Once you’re feeling better, I’ll make sure she apologizes to you.”
Kelly’s eyes dimmed with sorrow. “Sharon needs you too. I shouldn’t be taking up so much of your time. Carter, I know Wendy is her friend, but I don’t think this has anything to do with her. Sharon’s been acting strange lately… maybe someone’s been influencing her.”
She forced a weak smile. “Carter, go back. Don’t worry about me anymore. Sharon already has so many misunderstandings about you. I don’t want her getting the wrong idea again.”
“Focus on recovering,” Carter said coolly, his expression unreadable. “I’ll make sure you get the answer you want about Wendy.
”
With no way to reach Carter, Sharon went straight to the hospital.
She had just stepped toward the elevator when someone called her name.
“Sharon?”
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She turned. A tall, refined man was walking toward her.
“Julliard?”
Julliard was one of Carter’s close friends. Perhaps because he had no romantic feelings for Kelly, he treated Sharon more decently than the others ever did.
He approached with a steady pace. “You’re here to see Kelly?”
“I’m looking for Carter.” Sharon met his gaze. “Do you know how Kelly is doing now?”
“She’s out of danger. Stable for now. Is that why you came?”
Sharon shook her head. “Carter took my friend because of Kelly. I want to know what they plan to do.”
Julliard’s eyes flickered with surprise. “Are you sure it was Carter who took your friend?”
Sharon’s gaze wavered. “It should be him.”
“You’re not certain,” he said, voice calm. “Which means there’s a good chance… it wasn’t.”
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