Chapter 833 Coward
The next day, Terrence went to Derrick’s publishing company personally. Upon seeing him, Derrick’s secretary was shocked. She quickly walked over to Terrence. “Old Mr. Hisson, what brings you here?”
Terrence shot her a glance. “Where’s Derrick?” he asked in a low voice. “Mr. Derrick is having a meeting in the conference room. Why don’t you wait inside?” the secretary replied in fear and trepidation.
With that, Terrence walked into Derrick’s office. The secretary then came in a little while later with some tea and snacks. “Old Mr. Hisson, you can have some tea first. Mr. Derrick will be back after around half an hour,” the secretary said.
“You may go now.” “All right. I’m going back to continue with my work.” After the secretary left the office, Terrence stood up and observed Derrick’s office.
Suddenly, he noticed a photo of Derrick and Tiffany on the office desk. A complicated emotion flashed across his eyes as he fell into deep thought.
As soon as Derrick returned from his meeting, his secretary approached him. “Mr. Derrick, Old Mr. Hisson is here. He’s now waiting for you in your office.”
Derrick lowered his gaze, nodding.
The next moment, he opened the office door and walked inside. Loosening his necktie, he greeted Terrence casually, “Granddad, you’re here.”
Derrick appeared disheveled and unkempt. Moreover, his tired eyes were bloodshot while a dejected expression marred his face. Seeing that, Terrence couldn’t help but frown. “Derrick, do you even see yourself? You used to be a man full of vigor and spirit. Why are you like this now?”
Derrick took off his necktie and threw it on the couch on the other side before sitting down. Looking exhausted, he asked, “Granddad, why are you here? Do you have anything to discuss with me?”
Terrence’s heart clenched. He said, “Derrick, I know you’re upset, but you’ve already divorced Tiffany. Nothing is going to change that. How could you go to Oscar’s house to cause trouble? You even broke their couch.”
Derrick let out a chuckle. “Oh? Oscar has gone to complain to you, has he? Did Tiff go together with him? I tried to call her, but her number’s not in service anymore. She changed her number just because she wanted to avoid me, so I actually hope that she has gone to see you.”
If one paid close attention, they would probably notice that Derrick was scratching his suit uncontrollably when he was speaking.
Naturally, Terrence noticed his strange behavior. “Derrick, are you okay?” he asked worriedly.
Derrick shrugged, laughing nonchalantly. “Granddad, I’m fine. In fact, I’ve never felt this great before. It’s just a divorce. I can still stand it!” Suddenly, an idea popped up in his mind. “Granddad, do you think Tiff will come and see me if something bad happens to me?”
Terrence felt a chill run down his spine. He gazed at Derrick with sharp, icy-cold eyes. “Derrick, what do you mean? It’s just a divorce, and you’re already thinking of ending your life? Are you still a man?”
Derrick ran a hand down his face. However, he was back to normal again in the next moment.
“Granddad, if there’s nothing else, you may leave first. I still have a lot of work to handle,” he said in a calm tone.
Terrence was infuriated. He felt as if there was a huge boulder weighing down on his chest.
“You b*stard! Is this how you should talk to your granddad?” he roared.
Derrick shot Terrence an ambiguous glance. “Granddad, the Hissons are the ones who forced me to do this. You, my parents, and the others from the family look like you’re defending Tiff on the surface. Nevertheless, you, more than anyone else, know best what your true intentions are. I’m not blaming you. I know you’re doing this for the Hisson family. But then, I have to say that this entire family has successfully disgusted me. Back then, I didn’t mind taking over the family business for the sake of Tiff, but she’s gone now. So, I no longer have to deal with you hypocrites anymore. That’s pointless, after all. But then, can you please stop coming to my company? I don’t want you to dirty this place.”
Terrence felt his chest become even tighter. Clutching his chest, he stared at Derrick stonily. Although his face was devoid of expression, he had a powerful presence. “Derrick, say that again.”
Derrick stood up and looked down at Terrence. A cold and solemn expression crept on his young face. Surprisingly, his aura was almost as powerful as Terrence, who had been a leader for years.
“Granddad, let me repeat myself again. I won’t take over the family business of the Hisson family. Stop coming here to lecture me.” He made sure to enunciate each word slowly and clearly as he spoke.
Terrence stood up by supporting himself using his cane. His hand was shaking as he clenched the handle hard, his chest hurting even more at the moment.
Just when he was about to say something, the phone in Derrick’s pocket started ringing. Derrick took it out and looked at the screen, only to find that it was an unknown number calling. Initially, he didn’t want to pick up. However, when he thought that it might be Tiffany, he quickly answered the call.
“Hello, is this Mr. Hisson? I’m calling from 187 Central Hospital. Ms. Crystal Halliwell, a car accident victim, has arrived at our hospital. We found your number in her contacts list. Can you come over now?” A gentle female voice sounded from the other end of the line.
Derrick’s eyes lit up. His hand, which was holding his phone, started trembling. He said anxiously, “Is the baby in her belly still alive? How is she? Is her injury serious? She’s going to die, isn’t she?”
The nurse on the other end of the line fell silent. After a moment, she replied, “Mr. Hisson, Ms. Halliwell is undergoing surgery in the operating room now, so her current condition is unclear. Can you come over now?”
Derrick took a deep breath. “Okay. I’m on my way.”
After hanging up the phone, he said to Terrence with a smile, “Granddad, you’re so eager to get a grandchild, right? I’m afraid that you’re going to be disappointed. God is on my side. Crystal just got into a car accident. I guess she won’t be able to keep the baby in her belly.”
With that said, Derrick strode out of the office. He couldn’t wait to hear from the doctor that Crystal had lost her baby. While he couldn’t bring himself to get rid of that baby, he would be glad if someone could do it for him. Don’t blame me for being vicious. The baby means nothing to me compared to Tiffany.
Terrence followed him out in a hurry. After getting into his car, he asked his driver to follow Derrick’s car.
Soon after, Derrick arrived at the hospital. He asked the nurse which operating room Crystal was in and rushed toward that building.
When he saw a nurse, who happened to pass by the hallway in that building, he stopped her anxiously. “Do you know how the car accident victim who was just sent here is doing now?”
“I’m sorry, Sir. I’m unsure about that. Please wait patiently.” With that said, the nurse walked away.
Derrick waited outside the operating room. Just then, Terrence arrived at the hospital too. “Derrick, what’s the situation?” he asked.
Derrick fixated his gaze upon the red light above the operating room. Gritting his teeth, he replied, “I don’t know, but I hope the baby in her belly is dead.”
Terrence glanced at him without saying anything.
Terrence and Derrick waited outside the operating room silently. After some time, the red light finally went out. Following that, a group of doctors walked out of the operating room. Derrick approached the doctors and stopped the one who walked in the front. “Doctor, how is she? Did she have a miscarriage?”
“She’s fine. There’s nothing serious. Her baby is all right too, so don’t worry.” The doctor continued, “By the way, you’re her husband, right? Please go and settle the payment. We’ll send the patient to the general ward later.”
Instantly, Derrick’s expression darkened as he spun around and walked away.
“Hey! What’s wrong with you? Your wife is still inside the operating room. You can’t leave yet! Also, you have to go and settle the payment!” the doctor shouted from the back.
However, Derrick remained unbothered.
Terrence immediately stopped the doctor, who was chasing after Derrick. Turning around, he ordered his bodyguard to go and settle the medical fee.
“Doctor, is the patient and her baby really fine?” he queried.
“Don’t worry. Both of them are fine. I must say, though, that young man is just too cruel. He doesn’t even care about his wife and child,” said the doctor, who was evidently dissatisfied with Derrick’s reaction.
Terrence flashed a smile without explaining anything. He then asked the nurse to transfer Crystal to the VIP ward.
Meanwhile, Derrick had already left the hospital. He was so furious that he lifted his fist and started punching a pillar. Immediately, his knuckles started bleeding.
When Terrence walked out of the hospital, he noticed that Derrick was inflicting harm on himself. Immediately, he rushed over to lecture the latter, “Derrick, what are you doing?”
Derrick withdrew his hand, which was already a bloody mess. Turning around, he said indifferently, “Granddad…”
Terrence stared at him for some time. Suddenly, he heaved a sigh. “Derrick, you’ve crossed the line. You can’t even control your emotions well. How are you going to be successful like this?”
A bitter smile bloomed on Derrick’s face. He pointed in the direction of the hospital, saying, “Granddad, I just want the baby in her belly to die. I never thought it would be so difficult. Even a car accident can’t get rid of it. Crystal’s really destined to be my nemesis.”
“Derrick, don’t forget that you’re the father of that baby. You’re the one who made her pregnant. You shouldn’t be running away, let alone cursing your own child like that! Instead, you should be responsible for her like a true man would,” Terrence lectured him in a deep voice.
He disapproved of the way Derrick could curse his biological child. To him, that was an irresponsible, cowardly act.
