Chapter 571

Chapter 571:
The hours dragged on.
By morning, chaos had erupted at the Watson Group.
Brandon was nowhere to be found. Word spread quickly that he’d fallen ill, and Derek had to step in to manage the company in his absence.
Gossip buzzed through the halls.
“Did you hear? Mr. Watson looked perfectly fine yesterday. What could’ve happened for him to get sick so suddenly? Maybe he’s fallen ill because he can’t handle how determined Myron has been to win Millie’s heart?”
“No one really knows for sure. Isn’t he with Vivian these days? Millie’s just his ex-wife.”
“This kind of thing almost never happens. Even if Mr. Watson was sick before, he’d still manage the company from his bed or run meetings over the phone. But now? He’s left everything up in the air.”
“Are you serious?”
“Yeah. His grandfather has to step in to handle things for now.”
“Oh wow. You don’t think Mr. Watson’s condition is serious, do you?”
“Let’s not jump to scary conclusions.”
High above, in the Watson Group executive suite, Derek sat in his office, with Norma nearby. Eugene had arrived to lend a hand with the company’s affairs.
Derek looked over at Eugene, his tone quiet but urgent. “Any word on how he’s doing?”
Eugene answered immediately. “Mr. Watson was taken to the hospital last night. After some tests, the doctors said his condition isn’t life-threatening. He’s been under a lot of stress and has been drinking heavily, which caused him to cough up blood.” This update is available on
“With proper treatment, the doctors expect him to recover quickly,” Eugene added, trying to reassure Derek and Norma. Derek acknowledged the update with a small nod.
“Did he mention what triggered it?” Derek pressed, unable to hide his concern. Eugene let out a heavy sigh and shook his head.
He’d been trying to get answers since the incident, but Brandon remained silent, only insisting that he wanted to leave the hospital.
Eugene continued, “Mr. Watson was adamant about being discharged. Right now, he’s at Serenity Villa, and I’ve already arranged for a doctor to monitor his recovery there.”
Serenity Villa? That was the house Brandon once shared with Millie.
Derek and Norma exchanged a look, each silently acknowledging what the other was thinking. They chose not to push Eugene any further.
“You can get back to your work now,” Derek told him.
“Understood,” Eugene replied before quietly leaving, closing the office door behind him.
The room fell silent, with only Derek and Norma remaining.
Norma finally broke the silence. “Derek, what’s your take on all this? Do you think Millie has something to do with it?”
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