Chapter: 2516

The medical staff, catching the drift, hurriedly vacated the ward, leaving Bart and Jacquetta alone.

"Mr. Gibson, you're finally here." Jacquetta was tightening her grip on the quilt, her knuckles even turning white. She didn't speak until she heard the door click shut behind the doctor.

Despite her efforts to appear calm, Bart could tell she was looking forward to his visit.

Without warning, he strode over to her and clamped a cold hand around her throat. Jacquetta gasped, her eyes wide with shock.

"It seems you didn't take my warning seriously," he growled, his grip tightening.