Chapter 149 The Final Encounter
“Tim on my way!” Zachary’s heart tightened as he immediately responded.
“Let’s not let Nora know just yet.”
“I understand.”
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Before leaving. Zachary returned to the master bedroom once more. “Nora,” he said, “There’s some work at the office that needs to be handed over. I need to make a trip there.”
“Go ahead. I have Miranda with me at home.” Lenora didn’t give it much thought.
When Zachary arrived at the hospital, the emergency room’s lights were still on.
Allison and the housekeeper were sitting on the chairs outside, waiting.
“Grandma!” Zachary rushed over to the elderly woman, anxiety etching into his voice. “What happened? How could Grandpa suddenly…”
Allison wore a solemn face and sighed, remaining silent
Interestingly, the housekeeper glanced at Zachary, “Ms Carston came by this morning. I’m not quite sure what she said to Old Mr. Fuller… But then he somehow found out about the company matters and suddenly…
Zachary pursed his lips, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. He took a deep breath and walked to the entrance of the fire escape. Dialing a number, he spoke into the phone. “This morning, Susanna was seen at the Fuller residence. Find her as soon as possible!”
“Noted.”
After ending the call, Zachary returned to the waiting area. He knelt on one knee in front of Allison, grasping her hand. As he looked up at her, his eyes glistening with unshed tears, he asked, “Grandma, you’re upset with me, aren’t you?”
If he hadn’t brought Susanna back to their country, Lenora wouldn’t have asked him for a divorce, nor would this situation have occurred.
Had he sent Susanna away earlier, this situation wouldn’t have occurred.
He was the root cause of all these issues.
“My dear, get up.” Allison immediately extended her hands to help him up. “I don’t blame you. I just didn’t expect… Johanne…
“Grandma!” Johanne sprinted from the elevator entrance, anxiously inquiring, “How is Grandpa?”
Allison shook her head. “They’re trying to save him inside…“
“But why did Grandpa…”
The housekeeper repeated to Johanne what she had previously told Zachary,
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After Johanne found out that Susanna had a talk with Gerald in private, his expression subtly shifted. Turning his head away discreetly, he slapped his face twice, muttering, “It’s all my fault! All my fault”
Griselda, Stanley Fuller, and Mallory arrived one after the other.
An hour later, the red light outside the emergency room turned green, George emerged, removing his mask as he surveyed the crowd around him. Shaking his head, he let out a sigh and said, “You can go in now. Take the chance to see Old Mr. Fuller one last time.”
As the words fell, they hit like a thunderclap, leaving Zachary dazed and reeling, a buzzing ringing in his
Allison’s vision blurred.
“Grandma!”
“Grandma!”
Zachary and Johanne reacted swiftly, supporting Allison in time.
Allison caught her breath, her eyes rimmed red, struggling to hold herself upright. “Help me inside.”
The two of them assisted Allison into the emergency room.
On the operating table, Gerald lay motionless, his eyes tightly shut. His complexion was ashen, devoid of any vitality.
“Grandpa!
“Dad!”
Johanne, Mallory, and Griselda, along with Stanley, each took their positions on either side of the operating table, unable to hold back their tears.
Zachary stood two steps away from the operating table, gazing from a distance at the lifeless body of the
old man.
Within the shadows, his gaze held a depth of darkness, obscurity, and restraint.
He knelt on the spot, his face calm yet filled with sorrow. He then bowed his head in respect three times.
“Everyone, please leave us alone for a while.” Allison’s voice aged noticeably in an instant. “I need some time with Gerald.”
“Mom, you must take care of your health, Griselda tearfully implored.
“I know.”
Stanley halted before Zachary, offering him a supportive pat. “Zachary, let’s head out first.”
“All right.”
Zachary rose from the ground, silently exiting the operating room.
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Upon reaching the outside of the operating room, Stanley immediately got in touch with Nathan who was on a business trip out of town
Soothing words were shared between Mallory and Johanne, offering a brief moment of comfort. Johanne then began to instruct his assistant to make the necessary arrangements. Contacting the funeral home was the first task, followed by reaching out to close relatives. He meticulously prepared for the various matters related to the impending funeral.
He ended the call, and as he turned around, he saw Zachary sitting alone on a chair. His eyes were vacant, staring motionlessly ahead, as still as it statue.
Johanne walked over, gently patting his shoulder. “Zack.”
Zachary snapped back to reality, meeting Johanne’s worried gaze. With a hoarse voice, he reassured him, “Johanne, I’m fine.”
He just couldn’t fully process what had happened.
To Zachary, Gerald was like what Fernando was to Lenora.
He didn’t know who his mother was, nor could he remember what his father looked like..
From the moment his memories began, he had always stayed by Gerald’s side.
He was raised by Gerald and Allison, and even though they were a generation apart, they felt more like his
parents.
“Should I tell Nora about it?”
“Let’s keep it from her for now. She’s not in a stable condition. I’m worried she won’t be able to handle it, Zachary said, his gaze distant.
Even though he knew, he couldn’t keep such a significant matter hidden for long.
“All right, then.”
“Johanne, Zachary, there’s a journalist approaching.” Stanley pointed out toward the distance.
“Have the security stop them first. I’ll send my bodyguard over,” Johanne said.
The chairman of Fuller Group was urgently admitted to the hospital today, leading to a shift in the company’s presidency. For some media outlets, this was indeed a significant piece of news.
In those days, for the sake of increasing viewership, there were plenty of media outlets that wouldn’t hesitate to exploit people’s misfortunes. There was a time when a female celebrity was critically ill with cancer, and a horde of journalists camped out in front of her hospital room. They were just waiting for the moment the doctor announced her death, so they could rush to publish the news.
Despite the overwhelming number of reporters, the security guards didn’t dare to assertively intervene, resulting in a chaotic scene.
Someone rushed to the front of the emergency room. Upon looking around, a camera was thrust directly toward Zachary. “Mr. Fuller, hello! May I ask you-
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Bang!
The reporter stared at the shattered camera on the ground, then at Zachary who had just stood up. He was completely taken aback, the remaining words he was about to say got stuck in his throat, and he swallowed them back down.
Zachary casually dusted his hands, his face void of any expression. He pulled out a business card from the inner pocket of his suit and nonchalantly tossed it onto the ground. “Whatever the cost, contact my
secretary.
Johanne immediately walked over, patting Zachary on the shoulder, signaling him to stay calm. He addressed the reporters, “I’m truly sorry. Our grandfather has passed away, and our family is in deep grief. We’re unable to accept interviews at the moment. We can discuss everything after the memorial service.”
Yet, there was a reporter who couldn’t let it go. From a distance, they snapped a few photos of the emergency room entrance, then promptly released the news.
He reported that the chairman of Fuller Group, Gerald Fuller, passed away in Mercy Hospital on the first of November at ten o’clock
The accompanying picture was a snapshot taken in front of the emergency room. Zachary was seen sitting
blurred out. desolately on a chair by the entrance, with the surrounding scenery
The topic discussed Gerald’s life story.
Perhaps, in the past, this piece of news wouldn’t have garnered much attention.
The recent leaks and subsequent interviews had introduced Zachary to a wider audience. Consequently, more people started paying attention to this news.
Although there were some discordant voices, most netizens still adhered to the principle of respecting the deceased. They lit virtual candles in the comment section of the news article, wishing them a peaceful journey.
There were also comments saying–A gentle reminder that this is Zachary’s grandfather. May Old Mr. Fuller rest in peace.
Not long after Zachary left, Lenora
quite a while.
found herself somewhat restless, the pages of her book untouched for
She brushed her hand over her belly, set the book aside, and lay down on the bed.
After becoming pregnant, Lenora drastically reduced her use of electronic devices for the sake of her baby. Her phone was often left untouched on the bedside table.
She would only check if there was a notification.
However, out of the blue, she received a multimedia message from an unknown number.
Who even sends multimedia messages these days?
Lenora opened her eyes, picked up her phone, and clicked on the picture message. To his surprise, it was a screenshot of a news article.
