Chapter 516

Chapter 516:

The doctor and nurse lingered near the entrance of the operating room. Once the disturbance reached their ears, they hurried inside and began emergency procedures without delay.

Moments afterward, Amelia saw that the lead doctor shook his head at Darwin. Janessa then collapsed against Dayna, weeping uncontrollably, and this time no one pulled her back, for Dayna was already gone.

Amelia stood at the doorway, watching quietly for a short while before turning to the man beside her and murmuring, “We should leave p>

Before stepping away with Wyatt, she passed Janessa a check of five million. Though not an extravagant fortune, it was still enough to sustain a decent life. Provided Janessa didn’t waste it recklessly, the amount could maintain her in relative comfort. Considering her ties with both Janessa and Dayna, this was the most Amelia could do for Janessa.

What Amelia failed to notice was that another figure slipped inside the room once she had gone.

Since Dayna had lost her life while on an undercover mission, Darwin was obligated to head back to the police station to make an official report, leaving Janessa alone with Dayna’s body.

When faint steps sounded from behind, Janessa just assumed Darwin or his colleagues had returned — until a voice asked, “Will you simply allow Amelia to live happily when she bears the blame for your daughter’s death p>

Janessa turned around, her eyes widening at the sight of a man of refined bearing standing there.

“What are you after by asking me that?” she asked cautiously.

“My aim is straightforward. I intend to cooperate with you, Mrs. Flynn p>

That forgotten form of address stunned Janessa, and her expression faltered briefly. After a pause, she looked at the man and replied with suspicion, “Given my current condition, I can’t see what use I could possibly be to you p>

𝗟𝗮𝘵est 𝗰𝗵а𝘱𝗍𝖾𝘳𝘴 𝘰n

The man leaned closer, murmuring a few words directly into her ear. Whatever he said made Janessa’s eyes flare wide, and she snapped at him furiously, “Do you think I’m a fool? If I carried out what you suggested, what benefit would that bring me p>

“Amelia and Wyatt’s wedding will be held in a few days.” The man cut her off before she could finish speaking.

At the mention of the wedding, Janessa’s features clouded with darkness. Seeing the shift in her expression, the man continued in a low, persuasive tone, “Amelia destroyed everything you cherished, yet she will still live happily with Wyatt. Do you think that is fair p>

Janessa remained silent, but her fists tightened until her knuckles whitened. The man’s eyes gleamed with satisfaction when he noticed that. Then, he rose and departed the room.

Beside the sofa, a new check from the man lay waiting, and Janessa immediately noticed it was written for ten million.

Meanwhile, Amelia remained oblivious to what had unfolded at the hospital. She believed that after trying on her bridal gown, nothing remained but to idle until the day of the wedding.

But she had misjudged the situation.

The Stewart family reigned as the foremost financial force in Kretol, and since Wyatt was the heir to the family, his marriage would inevitably summon every influential figure in the city. Thus, even drafting the guest list proved a monumental undertaking.

Wyatt could manage the Stewart family’s side, but Amelia had to prepare her list of guests. In addition, members of the Chadwick family had to be considered. Although Amelia hadn’t officially returned to the Chadwick family, many people knew her identity as a Chadwick now. In such a situation, numerous Chadwick relatives wished to attend Amelia and Wyatt’s wedding.

Catching Amelia’s weary look, Shepard said, “If you’d rather not have so many people present, I’ll just refuse them on your behalf p>

Though silent, Weston and Weldon clearly agreed with Shepard’s stance.

“No need to do that. Since I don’t know the Chadwick relatives well, please arrange the list of guests for me,” Amelia replied.

If she refused them all, it would come across as cold.

She trusted Shepard’s judgment, so she placed the Chadwick list entirely in his care.

“I’ll take charge of the Stewart family’s guests,” Wyatt said as soon as Amelia finished speaking.

Hearing Wyatt’s words, Amelia nodded. Just as she opened her mouth to speak, a sharp cry rang out.

“Amelia, watch out p>

A woman in a servant’s attire suddenly brandished a dagger and lunged toward Amelia.

At the final instant, Weston, seated beside Amelia, flung himself forward to block the strike. The blade drove straight into his chest.

Only then did Amelia recognize the servant’s face — it was Janessa.

None had imagined Janessa would infiltrate Hillside Villa, and by the time Wyatt sprang to stop her, the deed was already done.

“Dad!” Shepard and Weldon panicked at the sight of the weapon buried in Weston’s chest.

Ignoring his sons, Weston turned his gaze to Amelia and muttered with a frail smile, “It’s… it’s safe now, Amelia p>