Chapter 182
When the surveillance cameras in the previous days were checked, it was found that Jayden had openly taken gasoline and some other things into the building and hid them. He even deliberately approached Elvira. However, Elvira rarely worked overtime previously, she usually returned home on time at night and would occasionally get off work late. There were other people in the company when she was there, so it was very difficult for Jayden to succeed.
Yesterday, only Elvira went back to work overtime, so Jayden took action.
“Mr. Gilbert, when we were trying to save Mrs. Gilbert, this person even pretended to go back and help. We thought that he was just an ordinary security guard in the building. No one suspected that he had started the fire,” the bodyguard said guiltily.
What happened today really frightened him. Even though Elvira had been saved by Zach, both of them were injured. If Zach had been a little later or made a mistake in his decision, Elvira would have died.
“Haven’t you caught him yet?” Zach was not in the mood to investigate the bodyguard’s negligence. He only wanted to catch the arsonist.
“His identity is fake. I suspect that his face has been disguised. This person has a certain level of anti–reconnaissance ability. Since he dared to commit murder in the building so brazenly, he must be sure that no one would be able to find out his true identity or do anything to him,” Spike explained with a frown.
“Who on earth wants to kill Elvira?!” Zach clenched his fists tightly, looking extremely furious.
The Willises or the Gilberts?
“Investigate this arsonist! We must find him no matter what!” Zach ordered coldly.
“Yes! I’ve ordered my men to lock down the entire city. I promise to find this person.” Spike immediately went to do his job.
Zach returned to the ward. He walked to the bedside and looked at Elvira who was sleeping. His heart ached. A portion of Elvira’s hair had been burned. Her waist–length hair had been burned dry and lost its original luster.
Compared to his and Cole Bennett’s injuries, Elvira’s injuries were less serious. This was what he was more gratified about.
The medicine used on Elvira had a certain calming ingredient that could allow her to sleep peacefully tonight. Otherwise, Zach was afraid that she would not sleep for the entire night. If that happened, he would be really sorry for her.
He believed that Cole did not want to see her in such pain, either
Zach had a lot of burns on his arm, so he could only sleep on his side. He held Elvira’s hand and smelled her unique scent before he finally felt at ease.
At the thought of how he had almost lost her tonight, his eyes turned red. Tears welled up in his eyes, but he did not dare to hug her hard, afraid that he would hurt her if he moved her injuries.
He was destined to stay awake that night.
The next day, Elvira was awakened. She suddenly sat up and immediately lifted the blanket to get out of bed. Zach only fell asleep when it was almost dawn. When he heard the commotion, he opened his eyes and quickly pulled her back.
Elvira was stunned when she turned around and saw him. “Your hair?”
Zach raised his hand to touch his buzz cut and explained, “Half of my hair was burnt yesterday, so I shayed it. It will grow
back in a month.”
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Chapter 182
“That’s not what I meant. I’m saying that with your hairstyle, you look even more handsome.” Elvira raised his hand and touched his hair as well.
Zach held her hand and kissed it.
“Is Cole awake? I have to go and visit him.” Elvira was worried about Cole. She got out of bed and walked out without even putting on her shoes.
Zach also got off the bed and stopped her. He insisted on putting on her shoes before allowing her to walk.
The two of them went to Cole’s ward. Cole was still unconscious, but the doctor said that he had a reaction last night. It was a sign that meant he would wake up today.
“Will there be any repercussions?” Elvira was worried.
“We’ll have to give him a comprehensive evaluation when he wakes up,” the doctor answered professionally.
Elvira’s heart ached when she saw Cole’s wounds. She clearly remembered that she wanted to take off the oxygen mask and give it to him a few times, but Cole protected her tightly and didn’t even allow her to move. Later on, she could not break free from him at all even if he fainted. It could be seen how determined he was to protect her at that time.
Zach held her hand and comforted her. “Don’t worry too much. He’ll be fine.”
Elvira turned around and rested her head on his chest. Her tears fell uncontrollably.
A portion of Elvira’s hair was also burned, so she could only cut it. Zach got a hairdresser to design a new hairstyle for her. According to the length of the burnt hair, she helped Elvira get a shoulder–length hairstyle.
Zach even got someone to buy a few sets of soft cotton clothes for Elvira so that her injuries would not hurt from the fabric.
When Elvira saw that Zach was still wearing a shirt with stiff fabric, she felt sorry and asked him to change into soft sportswear, not wanting him to wear a shirt and suit for the time being.
Zach did not notice his pain at all. He only cared about Elvira and only wanted to make her feel more comfortable. Only when she reminded him did he realize that his shirt was indeed hurting him.
He held Elvira’s face and kissed it. He said, “Honey, you really love me. You’re so sweet.”
Elvira knew that he wanted to make her happy, but she really could not be happy now. Thinking that Cole’s life was in danger, she felt even worse. She asked Zach what was going on with the fire, and she did not think that it was an accident.
Zach originally wanted to not tell her those terrible things for the time being, but he remembered that she was the biggest victim. She had the right to know, and she had never been a weak person, so he told her the truth.
Elvira looked at the man on the screenshot and frowned. “I remember this person. Every time he met me, he would talk to me warmly. When I took a taxi, he would even open the door for me. Why did he want to kill me?”
“He probably worked for someone. If we want to know the truth, we have to catch him. I have two suspects now. One is the Willises, and the other is the Gilberts.”
Elvira believed Zach’s suspicion was correct. Amber and her daughter hated Elvira’s guts and wished they could get rid of her. And if Elvira died, it would be a huge blow to Zach. At that time, the Gilberts would be able to take advantage of the situation and obtain the entire Gilbert family.
No matter what, they had to find the security guard before they could catch the real mastermind.
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“Why? Why are you doing this to me?”
“Because only when you die can my son get the inheritance. Do you think I really love you? Hahahaha! Why are you so childish? I hate you so much that I can’t wait to kill you.”
“So you were pretending! You vicious bitch!”
“It’s too late now. Go to hell with your mother!”
Cole suddenly opened his eyes. His forehead was covered in cold sweat. He looked at his surroundings in horror. The suffocating feeling made him collapse.
