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    As the crowd thinned, Eric wrapped an arm protectively around Hadley. “That man? He’s Ferris Scott.”


    Hadley’s eyes widened, and her hand flew to her mouth in shock. “That was Ferris Scott himself?”


    Laughing softly, Eric responded, “Yeah, that’s him. You look like you’ve just seen a celebrity.”


    “No way!” Defensively, Hadley nudged him. “It’s just surprising to see him up close for the first time. I’m just a little starstruck, that’s all.”


    Ferris had established himself as a financial wunderkind, distinguishing himself in the trading world by his teenage years and ascending to the status of a legendary financial tycoon by the age of twenty. The name Ferris Scott had be a byword for achievement and influence.


    Eric caught the look of awe on Hadley’s face and his expression sharpened.


    “It’s a shame, really. Ferris will be thest of the Scotts.”


    Confused, Hadley responded, “What do you mean by that?”


    As Ferris made his exit, the spectators began to thin out.


    While leading Hadley to the exit, Eric said, “Did you not know? His personal life is a mess.”


    Hadley was somewhat aware of the whispers circting about him. “Is it true that he has multiple partners?” she asked quietly.


    Eric confirmed with a sly smirk. “Absolutely. He has a host of partners and even more children. Regrettably, they’re all a disappointment.”


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    At this point in his life, Ferris was advanced in age, yet his offspring showed no promise. They were embroiled in constant infighting, full of schemes and mutual destruction.


    As they watched Ferris fade into the distance, Eric’sughter carried a hint of scorn. “The Scott dynasty is on a steep decline, mark my words.”


    Hadley absorbed the story with a sigh, saying, “It’s just like something out of a TV drama.”


    Looking down at her, Eric mused that real life often surpassed any scripted drama in its cruelty.


    Arriving at the hospital early the following day, Hadley nned to visit Elissa before going to work.


    But to her surprise, she found Elissa’s room vacant, with no trace of her presence.


    “Nurse!” Hadley rushed to the nurse’s station. “Excuse me, could you tell me where the patient from room V9 has gone?”


    “Are you asking about Elissa Hond?” the nurse queried.


    “That’s right!”


    With a curious nce, the nurse informed her, saying, “You’re her friend, and you didn’t know? She was discharged.”


    “Discharged?!” Hadley eximed in disbelief. “How was that possible?”


    “Can you tell me who authorized her discharge?” Hadley asked.


    “Her family arranged it,” the nurse replied.


    Her family? That puzzled Hadley; she was unaware of any family member who would do that. She had expected Elissa to inform her if her family was taking her home. Something didn’t feel right.


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