Chapter 449 Calm Down
The surgery lasted for a full three hours, and all the members of the Duncans on Scorpion Island gathered outside the operating room.
No one knew what was happening inside, and they all anxiously waited outside. Three hours had passed, and Paxton couldn’t bear it any longer. His eyes turned red, and he shouted angrily, ” No, I have to go in and take a look!”
As soon as Paxton finished speaking, he rushed towards the door of the operating room, ready to forcefully open it. But as soon as his hand touched the door handle, his body froze instantly.
There was a gun pressed against his waist!
Paxton quickly turned around and realized that it was Catherine who was threatening him.
Catherine stared at him coldly, her lips pursed without saying a word. However, her dominant and powerful aura made him hesitate to make any rash movements.
The people around were shocked to see Catherine pull out a gun. No one expected her to act in such a way.
Carlo and the others were even more frightened, as they knew that no one here could stop Catherine from doing anything.
It wasn’t that they didn’t want to stop her, but it was simply impossible.
The extent of Catherine’s power was well-known to everyone present. Even if the four of them confronted her at once, they wouldn’t stand a chance against her.
Realizing the unfavorable situation, Carlo had no choice but to come forward and persuade her at the risk of his own life.
“Catherine, calm down. Bullets don’t discriminate, and it wouldn’t be good if someone got injured.”
Catherine glanced coldly at Paxton and ordered directly, “Get out of the way!”
Although Paxton didn’t dare to make any rash movements, he couldn’t swallow his anger. He desperately tried to explain, “Miss Swann, we still don’t know the situation inside. Aren’t you worried?”
Catherine looked at him dominantly, asking only one question.
“Are you a doctor?”
Paxton was momentarily stunned.
He wasn’t a doctor, so even if he rushed in, what could he do? Could he save Branden?
The answer was obvious. He couldn’t.
Paxton could only helplessly step aside and squat against the wall. The other three Duncans came forward to comfort Paxton. They were also concerned about Branden’s safety.
Among the four brothers, Paxton had spent the most time with Branden and had the best relationship with him. It was understandable that he was so anxious.
After another ten minutes or so, the door of the operating room finally opened.
The four men immediately rushed forward, but Catherine remained sitting on a nearby bench, seemingly indifferent to the situation.
As soon as Thomas came out, he rushed directly towards Catherine, completely ignoring the Duncans.
“Cassie, I’m sorry it takes such a long time.”
Catherine patted the seat next to her, gesturing for Thomas to sit down. Thomas was not young, and although he was in good health, he had performed surgery for over three hours. Even a normal person would find it unbearable, let alone someone of his age.
After Thomas sat down, he began to update Catherine on Branden’s condition.
“Cassie, you don’t need to worry too much. Branden is not in life- threatening danger, and his legs will be fine. At most, he’ll have to stay in bed for three months.”
Then, he added, “After all, he is your boyfriend. I will try my best to save him. You can rest assured!”
Catherine’s attitude remained cold, but the slight frown on her face softened a bit. The situation was better than she expected. At least, Branden’s life was saved, and he wouldn’t be left with any disabilities.
“Mr. Theo, let’s go!”
Catherine stood up first, with Thomas following behind her.
The surgery had just ended, but the two of them left in such a carefree manner. The four Duncans were left dumbfounded, with Francis being the most perplexed.
“Didn’t Boss and Miss Swann have a good relationship? Why does Miss Swann seem so indifferent to him?”
Carlo couldn’t help but complain, ” She’s just a heartless woman!”
Thinking about Catherine’s ruthless training methods, Carlo was sure that this woman had no emotions and was extremely ruthless!
They all held a strong dislike towards Catherine. Although her combat skills were formidable, she could never replace the place Branden held in their hearts.
At that moment, Paxton suddenly spoke up.
“Perhaps the truth is not as it seems!”
Carlo looked at Paxton in surprise. ”
Paxton, are you planning to defend her?
After all, just a moment ago, Paxton and Catherine were on the verge of a confrontation. Why would Paxton suddenly defend Catherine?
Paxton gave an annoyed look at Carlo, saying, “You know nothing about her! Some people are naturally cold. Don’t you understand?”
Paxton had spent the most time with Branden, which meant that among the four Duncans, he knew Catherine the best.
He knew better than anyone else how cold and ruthless Catherine could be. No one else could have persuaded her to stay here for over three hours, and most importantly, Thomas was brought here by her. If it were someone else, how could Catherine have offered to help?
Therefore, Paxton believed that Catherine do have feelings for Branden, but everyone expressed their love differently.
The nurse in the ward came out and explained the situation, instantly breaking the commotion.
“Mr. Duncan has woken up. You can go in and see him now!”
Inside the ward, Branden looked better than they expected. He only looked a little pale, not weak to the point of being unrecognizable.
Paxton was the first to stand by his side, quietly asking Branden, “Boss, do you have any orders?”
Branden scanned the room and didn’t see Catherine. His eyebrows furrowed instantly. A gloomy expression appeared on his pale face.
“Where is Catherine?”
Paxton had already guessed that the first thing Branden would ask when he woke up was about Catherine.
“Boss, Miss Swann just went out with Mr. Theo. She was waiting outside the operating room, and she has just left!”
Worried that Branden would be upset, Paxton explained it in detail.
“I see.” Branden nodded lightly and then instructed, “Go check if she hasn’t had lunch. Have the cafeteria prepare a separate meal for her and deliver it to her!”
The three Duncans beside Branden were dumbfounded. Their boss was lying on the hospital bed, but he was still taking care of Catherine’s meal.
What kind of fairy-tale relationship was this? Paxton knew Branden’s temper well. Since he had given the order, no one was allowed to change it.
“Yes, Boss, I’ll have Cory go now.”
Paxton didn’t want to leave because he was worried that Branden might need him. Seeing that their boss didn’t object, Cory saluted and immediately went to handle it.
After Cory left, Branden ordered the remaining few people, “All of you, go out!”
Carlo and the others had originally wanted to stay, but seeing that Branden had closed his eyes to rest, they didn’t dare to disturb him and obediently left.
Once they were outside the door, they began to discuss in low voices.
“Isn’t our boss too heartless? How could he just chase us out like this?”
Paxton sneered. “What? Are you not satisfied? Even if you’re not satisfied, what can you do? You’re not Catherine, are you?”
If Catherine had entered the ward just now, things might have been different. Branden would do everything possible to keep her there.
