Azalea took a taxi to the hospital. Initially, she still harbored doubts about Eugene’s willingness to meet her. However, the revelation of Olivia having illegitimate children excited her so much that she became forgetful and overlooked many details. For instance, Eugene had previously declared that he never wanted to see her again, so why would he now claim to have something to discuss with her? Additionally, there was still no news about the assassin, leaving their fate unknown.
Nevertheless, all these thoughts were momentarily set aside. The only thing occupying her mind was how Eugene and Olivia’s relationship would definitely be over if he discovered the truth about the children. After all, Eugene was not an ordinary person; he was the owner of Promise Island and the President of the Nolan Group. How could such a high and mighty man willingly raise someone else’s illegitimate children?
She gripped her purse tightly, filled with excitement. This bargaining chip was enough to level the playing field between her and Olivia. They were both similar individuals, and Olivia was certainly not some virtuous and chaste woman. If Eugene wouldn’t accept Azalea just because Cameron had mistreated her, then naturally, he wouldn’t accept Olivia either!
Soon, she arrived at the hospital and swiftly made her way to Eugene’s ward. However, she froze as soon as she opened the door.
Alongside Eugene and Olivia, whom she had expected to find, there were also the four little ones, Ellen, Shannon, Brian, and several others. Gradually, her mind regained clarity, and she started to question why there were so many people present. Could it be that the assassination attempt from the previous night had failed? What about the assassin? Had they managed to capture him?
Eugene was sitting upright on the bed. Nevertheless, his pale appearance did not diminish his commanding presence. Despite him wearing a patient’s gown, there was an invisible pressure that Azalea keenly felt. She involuntarily stammered, “Wh-why is everyone here?”
He glanced at her coldly. “Didn’t you say you have something to discuss with me?” He had resolved that if she confessed voluntarily, he would uphold his words and spare her from her own demise.
She thought to herself, Yes, I do have something to discuss with you, but I didn’t come here to talk in front of all these people. Speaking of which, why are there so many people here?
She scanned the room but didn’t spot Cameron or the assassin. So, she reassured herself that perhaps the conversation wasn’t about the assassination. Indeed, there were more people present today, but she had seen them before. These were the individuals who were close to Eugene. Naturally, there was nothing unusual about them visiting him in the hospital.
She raised her chin, trying to calm herself down. “I do have something to discuss with you, but I’d prefer to talk privately.” Eugene responded, “Oh, don’t worry. They aren’t outsiders.”
Azalea furrowed her brows upon hearing that. It was true that these people were not outsiders. However, if she were to publicly announce in front of them that the three children were Olivia’s illegitimate children, not only would it make people suspect her of sowing discord, but it would also embarrass Eugene.
Therefore, she suggested, “This matter involves your privacy, so it would be better for the others. to leave the room temporarily.” However, his gaze turned cold, and he insisted in a decisive tone, “No need! These people know everything.”
Her brows furrowed even tighter. She assumed that his insistence on having everyone present was because he was worried about Olivia misunderstanding them being together alone. Well, since Eugene was not afraid of embarrassing himself, she should speak her mind without any filter. “Fine, I’ll say it in front of everyone since you don’t mind.”
She turned to Ellen and bowed deeply. “Mrs. Nolan, first of all, I want to apologize to you for taking something from your house the last time I was there.”
Ellen looked at her in surprise and was taken aback. “What?” Azalea’s gaze fell on the three children as she announced. “I took one of their toothbrushes!”
