She Made a Comeback as a Renowned Doctor
Chapter 604: Suddenly Wanting to Be a Good Person

Chapter 604: Chapter 604: Suddenly Wanting to Be a Good Person

This Williams Clan shareholders meeting is bound to be quite a spectacle.

After taking care of everything, Hope Williams turned around and left.

Her immediate priority was still to gather the Williams Clan shares, but it was already too late today. She’d continue tomorrow; five days would be enough.

Coming out of the noisy place, Hope only then realized her phone was ringing.

It was Waylon Lewis calling.

Hope’s voice, cool as usual, softened a bit, "Sorry, I just stepped out of the Williams building. It was too loud there, I didn’t hear it."

"Hmm, I understand. The shareholders meeting in five days? Isn’t the timing awfully tight—will it be enough?"

Hope paused briefly, pressed her lips together, "It’s enough, I’m confident. This time I won’t give Ted Williams any opportunity to catch his breath."

"Hmm, as long as you’re confident. I’ve rearranged a new batch of bodyguards around you. Ted is bound to make moves during this time; he’s been eyeing the Williams Clan for a while now. His forces in secret aren’t as simple as they appear."

Hope frowned, "So you’re saying he’s still concealing his strength?"

"Mm."

Hope raised her eyebrows slightly; it didn’t come as a surprise. With such ambition and adeptness at disguise, Ted wouldn’t expose his full strength unless absolutely necessary.

"Alright, I’ll keep that in mind."

"I’m sorry I can’t be by your side. I’ll come find you as soon as I finish handling things here."

"It’s fine; don’t stress yourself out, okay? And don’t forget to eat," Hope admonished seriously.

"Alright." Waylon’s voice carried a faint hint of warmth.

After ending the call, Hope exhaled softly.

"Hm, how rare that he still has the presence of mind to care about you," Liam Cloud’s airy voice came from the side.

Hope hadn’t noticed Liam leaning against the car body and nearly threw her phone when she heard him suddenly speak.

"Are you a ghost? Why don’t your steps make a sound? When did you get next to me?"

Liam let out a casual laugh, his voice lazy and unrestrained, "Just floated over."

Hope raised an eyebrow, picking up on an oddity in Liam’s earlier remark, "Why wouldn’t he have the presence of mind to care about me?"

Hope’s puzzled gaze settled on Liam, who hesitated briefly.

Hope blinked. "Did something happen to him? Do you know something?"

"..."

Liam froze for a moment.

Before coming to the Williams building, Liam had mentioned two pieces of bad news to her—one of which was about the Lewis Family plane crash, with Christopher Lewis and Alitzel Williams currently missing and their fate uncertain.

However, after some thought, he had decided not to tell Hope.

Judging by the current circumstances, Waylon was deliberately keeping it from her as well. Since that was the case, Liam opted to feign ignorance, though he had almost let it slip earlier.

"Didn’t you say his company ran into trouble?"

"When did I tell you it was his company? I only said he had some urgent matters in Emperor Capital."

Hah!

This girl has too good a memory.

Hard to fool!

"You said it. I remember clearly." Liam diverted his gaze, pretending to calmly open the car door.

"Did I really say it?" Hope questioned, uncertain.

"What are you suspecting? Do you think I’d lie to you?" Liam said, smiling.

"I don’t recall ever saying that."

Liam confirmed, "You did say it. You really did, or how would I know? Get in the car, I’m starving. Let’s grab food; your treat."

Hope scrutinized him for a moment, her eyes flickering, "Then I must’ve mentioned it..."

Liam sighed in relief, closed the car door, and got in from the other side.

The two went for dinner. After leaving the restaurant, Liam tossed the car keys to the bodyguard, Wes Ruiz, trailing behind Hope, telling her, "I’m not seeing you home. I’ve got something to deal with."

Hope nodded, "Alright. Thanks for today."

"Little Hope, say thanks again and I’ll flip out." He spoke lazily, though there was a trace of genuine annoyance.

Hope smiled faintly, "Alright, I’m heading off then."

"Go ahead."

After Hope left, she returned to the hospital first thing, where Jade Bell had two caretakers assigned by her, but she still needed to check in personally.

Watching Hope’s car drive away, Liam pulled out a cigarette from the pack, lit it, and took a few drags, slowly exhaling long wisps of smoke.

Leaning against the black car body, Liam pulled out his phone and dialed a number.

The phone rang for a while before being answered.

"What is it?" A low voice with little warmth responded.

Liam took a languid drag of his cigarette, exhaling with an eerie tone, "Let’s talk about your situation."

"Your intelligence is sharp."

Liam smirked, "My sources would put even you to shame. How about this? Beg me, and I’ll help you find them."

Waylon Lewis chuckled faintly, "What’s suddenly gotten into you to offer your help?"

"Good mood, feeling generous. Although wiping out Ted Williams directly would be far less of a hassle."

"No one’s stopping you."

Liam tugged his mouth into a sly grin, "Hah. Wiping him out—aren’t you worried your parents’ whereabouts would vanish along with him?"

There was a slight pause on Waylon’s side before his voice came through, steeped in dark intensity, "They’re with him?"

"No idea, just a guess. Right now, we can’t find them, so anything’s possible."

Alive, dead, held by the enemy—anything could be.

Waylon was well aware of this, too. Despite today’s extensive search efforts, they had turned up nothing.

"Are you short on manpower? I can lend you mine; I have enough, and I know the terrain well between A City and Emperor Capital..." Liam chuckled, gearing up to say more.

Waylon replied, "Okay."

Agreed so fast!

Liam paused briefly and let out a small laugh, "You really aren’t shy. I haven’t even named my terms yet."

Waylon was silent for a moment before saying curtly, "Hope is off-limits to you."

Liam smiled, bemused, "I’m not that shameless."

"Name any other conditions."

"Let me think. I’ll let you know when I come up with something."

"Alright."

After ending the call, Liam noticed Wesley Ruiz off to the side, staring at him with a look of disbelief.

"What? You see a ghost behind me or something?"

Wes shook his head, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I just think it’s surprising you’re actually being a good guy now, Boss."

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