He couldn’t believe that the influencer posted the video even after getting warned. With this kind of attention, he, the secret photographer, would surely be held responsible.

He didn’t go to the police station as he promised after getting off the train, but now he had no choice. Barely able to ask for leave, he talked to his colleague and rushed to the police station.

Meanwhile, in a ward in Heffner Hospital, Liam sat in the chair, getting Daniel a glass of water. “Grandpa, don’t worry too much. I work here, so I can often come by.”

Daniel looked haggard. “Where is Ophelia? It’s been so long, and I haven’t seen her even once.”

Liam handed him the glass. “Ophelia is seeing someone.”

Daniel’s eyes widened. “Who is it?”

Liam replied, “It’s Griffin.”

The Cole Group used to be leagues above the Palmer Group, so surely none of them took a playboy like Griffin seriously. However, the Cole Group collapsed, and hearing that Ophelia was dating Griffin, Daniel found it hard to say no.

Without the Cole family’s support, Ophelia’s chances of marrying into a wealthy family had dwindled.

Daniel was silent for a long time before letting out a sigh. “Liam, it’s time you got married too. Is the nurse still pursuing you?”

Liam shook his head. “No.”

After the Cole Group collapsed, that girl left without hesitation. Liam had grown used to such bitter disappointment.

Daniel felt mad. He said under his gritted teeth, “It’s all Aria’s fault. She won’t last long. I saw the news of her taking a train with handcuffs. She must have done something illegal.”

Liam replied calmly, “Grandpa, it’s just a misunderstanding. Aria would never do something like that.”

Having been through so much, he realized one thing. Anyone who went against Aria ended up falling miserably.

She seemed like the luckiest girl ever, and things mostly went her way. Even when things got tough, she made it through. However, the ones who hurt her ended up unlucky, like Hannah in jail and the Cole family who lost their companies.

“Mr. Cole, it’s time for a check-up.” The doctor came in with two interns behind him. After checking, he said, “Your blood pressure is up again. You need to rest and not stress too much.”

Daniel suddenly grinned weirdly. “I feel no stress at all. I’m actually glad because the one who ruined the Cole family is finally going to jail.”

The ward fell silent. While hospitalized, Daniel had often spoken ill of Aria, and everyone was used to it.

The doctor shook his head helplessly. One of the interns with glasses suddenly chuckled and said, “Mr. Cole, are you talking

about Aria?”

“Of course.” Daniel exploded, his face twisted with rage. He clearly hated Aria with all his heart.

The intern said, “If you think she broke the law because of that video, you’ll be terribly wrong. The official statement cleared her. Check it out on your phone. You’ll be surprised.”

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The doctor glanced at her and said, ‘Don’t discuss matters unrelated to the patient’s condition. Let’s go.”

The intern nodded. ‘Okay’ Then they left.

Liam opened his phone and saw the State Security Bureau’s official statement and news of the social media accounts being

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Daniel’s face darkened as he snatched the phone. “What’s going on?”

Seeing that Aria was with the State Security Bureau, Daniel sat upright in shock. His IV tube shook violently, and the heart monitor blared an alarm. ‘No, this can’t be true”

Liam quickly called for the doctor. The intern couldn’t help but say, “It’s the first time I’ve seen a patient faint from anger over his granddaughter-in-law’s success”

The doctor glared at her, but she just ignored it and kept going. “Mr. Cole, don’t be too upset. You’d better pray you get well soon so you can give your grandson the punishment he deserves.

“After all, he was the one who drove Aria away. If not for him, she would be bringing glory to the Cole family right now. She could not only help the Cole Group but also bring in resources from the Stars Group.”

Daniel actually listened and vented half his anger on Liam. He yelled, “Get out of here.” He blamed Liam not only for failing to manage the company but also for driving Aria away.

However, Daniel just didn’t want to admit he was also wrong. Aria had saved the Cole Group, yet he wouldn’t give up that five percent share and wanted to keep it all.

He thought, ‘If I were given a second chance, I would beg Aria to stay, even if it meant giving her the entire Cole Group, but it was too late!

Daniel was so furious that he passed out. The doctor said. “Take him to the emergency room.”

“Grandpa!” Liam screamed.