Chapter 488
Inside Thea’s office.
The three women sat casually on the sofa.
Having just listened to Sienna’s breakdown of the situation, the other two gradually grew more serious.
Luna frowned, her tone grave. “Sienna, this doesn’t feel right.
Jarred’s style has always been one shot, one kill. He never wastes his time on pointless moves.
His retaliation against those peripheral agencies was way too soft. It’s completely unlike him p>
“Exactly,” Thea nodded in agreement. “All our backup plans were designed for his corporate suppression, networking blacklists, and career sabotage—and we dodged all of them perfectly.
He watched us counter his moves step by step, and instead of escalating, he just stopped completely p>
“He gave up on targeting the outsiders,” Sienna stated, hitting the nail on the head.
“Because he realized I was fully prepared. Going after other people wouldn’t hurt me at all. It was just a waste of time p>
After seven years of marriage, she understood his ruthlessness.
And he understood her calculated, step-by-step nature.
“Then what is his next move?” Thea looked up, her eyes laced with worry. “He won’t just let this go. He definitely has a backup plan p>
Luna remained silent for a few seconds before deducing grimly, “Knowing his personality, if he can’t break through the perimeter, he’ll strike directly at your weak spot p>
A weak spot.
Sienna lowered her eyes, her fingertips gently and rhythmically tapping against the desk as her mind raced through the possibilities.
She had no attachments in this world. Her only weak spot… was Owen.
Sienna’s expression shifted.
The two women beside her seemed to notice the change in her demeanor.
They had both already guessed it, but neither dared to say it out loud.
The air in the conference room instantly froze.
The unwavering composure in Sienna’s eyes finally cracked, and her pale fingers curled inward.
No.
She had already paved every possible road for Owen.
No matter how vast Jarred’s network was, he couldn’t possibly interfere with a top-tier overseas medical system.
She quickly forced down her rising anxiety, restoring her usual calm. “Don’t overthink it. Owen’s medical resources are world-class.
It’s an independent, closed-loop system, completely unaffected by any domestic connections. Jarred has no way to touch it p>
The moment she finished speaking.
Sienna’s phone, resting on the table, suddenly rang.
The caller ID clearly displayed the name of Owen’s primary care doctor!
All three pairs of eyes locked onto the screen, the room’s temperature instantly plummeting to freezing.
Sienna’s heart sank as she reached out to answer the call.
Within a single minute, all the calm composure completely vanished from her face.
On the other end of the line, the hospital director’s voice was filled with helplessness and apology. “Ms. Sloan, tam incredibly sorry to inform you of an emergency.
Professor Klein, the expert scheduled to fly in tomorrow to lead Mr. Owen Sloan’s recovery surgery p>
Has abruptly and unilaterally terminated all consultations and surgical collaborations as of today p>
Sienna’s grip on the phone slowly tightened.
“We tried to expedite negotiations, offered to increase his fee, and tried adjusting the schedule, but he refused everything.
The professor explicitly stated that due to changes in his academic commitments, he is unable to travel internationally for surgeries.
At the same time, the special supply channel for the targeted medication spearheaded by his team has been completely shut down today.
We’ve lost the crucial next step in the treatment plan, and there is no one qualified to take his place p>
Boom—
Sienna’s mind went completely blank for a second.
Her voice dropped to a chilling temperature as she demanded, “The contract was signed. The deposit was paid, what is his reason for breaking the agreement unilaterally p>
The doctor remained silent for several seconds. He signed a contract last week to serve as a medical advisor for The Continental Security Endowment.
The actual controller of the endowment made a specific request and drafted a ‘do not treat’ list.
Your brother’s case… was placed on that list p>
“What endowment? Who is in charge p>
II “The legal representative’s last name is Sterling. I’ve heard he’s a man of absolute authority in your country, The doctor’s voice was hushed Ms. Sloan… is this person än acquaintance of yours p>