The Billionaire's Regret: His Secret Wife Turned Medical Genius novel Chapter 68

"Cut off all their funding. I want the Sterling family to go bankrupt in three days," Gabriel said.

On the other end of the line, Roman sharply inhaled at how ruthless Gabriel was being. However, he wasn't brave enough to question his actions and simply replied, "Understood, Mr. Holton."

Gabriel then carelessly tossed his phone aside.

He slowly lifted his eyes and looked through the window, staring at the building the inpatient department was located in.

He wondered just how long Emily was going to hide from him.

…

Emily leaned against her bed in the single room on the top floor of the inpatient department. She was flipping through the newest surgical journal.

It was the first time she had experienced such peaceful days in the last two years. There were no arguments, and no one was getting hurt. She almost believed that she had truly freed herself from the cage and had gained a chance at a new life.

Suddenly, the door slammed open with a loud bang.

Mallory's face was as white as a sheet when she rushed in, gripping her phone tightly in her hand. Her chest was heaving due to how fast she had sprinted here.

"Mills!"

Emily nearly jumped out of her skin, and the journal slipped from her hands and fell on the blanket. "What's wrong?" she asked.

Mallory handed her phone to her. Her voice trembled as she exclaimed, "Hurry and take a look!"

The screen was covered in financial news headlines.

"Holton Corporation has terminated all partnerships with Sterling Group, causing Sterling Group's stock market value to crash overnight."

"Sterling Group is about to go bankrupt after their funding was cut off."

"Many suspect that Mr. Holton is taking revenge on the Sterling family with his ruthless methods."

Every word was like a heavy weight that pressed against Emily's chest. Her fingertips had turned white from how hard she was gripping the phone when she gave it back to Mallory.

She scanned through the headlines again.

Emily lifted her eyes and quietly looked at him.

Maurice had always been like this. He would only show his fatherly side when he needed her.

Two years ago, he had personally delivered her to Gabriel's bed to save the company. Now, two years later, he was once again forcing her into doing something for the sake of the company.

In his world, she was probably only good enough for such things since she was a daughter.

Guilt festered in Maurice's heart as Emily scrutinized him. However, that guilt disappeared in an instant the moment he thought about the critical condition the company was in.

Now, his only objective was to protect himself. He had to protect the business empire that he had poured his blood, sweat, and tears into while building it from the ground up.

Emily was his only and last hope.

Upon noticing how Emily wasn't moved, Maurice softened his tone to curry favor with her.

"Mills, I know that you've suffered a lot. Gabriel just… He just cares about you too much. If you concede and speak nicely to him, I'm sure he'll change his mind. The Sterling family can't go down like this!"