?Chapter 1025:


    Huey’s hand trembled, causing his phone to slip from his grip and crash to the floor. He hurriedly scooped it up.


    Hackett entered the room with a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “Huey, where do you think you’re going?” he asked, his eyes flicking to the IV drip still steadily dispensing fluid. “In such a rush? Ignoring your own health?”


    Hackett’s voice had an undertone of menace, and a glint of something dangerous shed in his eyes. The wind outside mmed the hospital room door shut with a loud thud, making the air inside feel oppressively thin.


    Huey’s body shook uncontrobly at Hackett’s smile. He retreated step by step as Hackett advanced. Eventually, Huey stumbled backward onto the bed. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Hackett’s hand slipping into his pocket, the outline of a knife handle subtly visible through the fabric.


    Huey’s eyes widened in terror.


    “What’s scaring you, Huey? I’m not here to hurt you,” Hackett chuckled, the harsh white light throwing ghostly shadows across his face.


    A vice seemed to tighten around Huey’s heart, squeezing the breath from his lungs.


    “I need to get home. Marcus is gone, and my son is distraught. He just called me in tears. I have to go back,” Huey exined hastily.


    “Is that so?” Hackett raised an eyebrow.


    Huey nodded.


    Hackett extended his hand towards Huey without blinking. “Let’s see your call log then.”


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    With a dry swallow, Huey handed over his phone. The most recent call confirmed his story.


    Hackett returned the phone and pulled up a chair to sit opposite him. “You’ve always been the clever one. We’ve been friends for over a decade. Surely, you know I’ve always looked out for you, right?” Huey’s eyes darted with mixed feelings.


    Hackett’s smile widened. “Some secrets are best kept buried. You’re wise enough not to need reminding, aren’t you?”


    Just as Huey opened his mouth to respond, Hackett cut him off. “We all have families. We must think of them before acting on a whim, right?”


    Huey’s eyes shot open in rm. “What are you implying?” he blurted.


    “Just a friendly reminder to consider your loved ones before making any rash decisions,” Hackett replied. “Now, weren’t you heading home? I’ll apany you.”


    Dani headed to the office in the morning. Before she could step inside, someone burst out from across the street.


    Instinctively, she unleashed a swift back kick.


    Cedric, having seen someone dash out, intended to shield Dani. But she resolved the situation so swiftly that he barely registered her movement.


    He stood dumbfounded, not by Huey’s loud cries, but by Dani’s swift kick.


    Cedric gaped at his wife. “You just…” he stuttered.


    Dani blinked. It had been a reflex; Huey had emerged too suddenly for her to do anything but react.


    Cedric examined Dani from head to toe. “Are you alright?”


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