Chapter: 375

Sean embraced Norah firmly, placing one hand on her waist, and insisted, "Stay still. I'll massage your legs."

Ignoring any protests Norah might have, Sean bent down quietly and started massaging her calves with gentle punches to ease her discomfort.

Phillip observed Sean's actions with a newfound respect. It dawned on him that Sean was not indifferent to affection. Sean simply hadn't encountered someone who truly stirred his heart until now.

Previously, Sean had been somewhat indifferent toward the opposite sex, valuing a woman's professional competence above all else.

Amabel's exceptional competence was the sole reason Sean had allowed her a position within the company.

Nexa Tech, though seemingly modest, held promising prospects.

Amabel's continued presence in the company could elevate her to a pivotal role.

Reflecting on this, Phillip realized, except from family members, that Norah had been the only woman in Sean's life for a long time.

Norah represented the first woman in years to break through Sean's reserved demeanor and form a genuine connection with him.

But now that he was witnessing Sean's newfound happiness, Phillip felt a sense of relief. It comforted him to know that Sean's life wasn't just about work anymore but now included deeper feelings and connections.

"The hospital has been alerted, and the ambulance is on its way," he announced.

Norah, however, was not reassured. She was well aware of Otland's slow ambulance services. Without her intervention, she feared Alice might not have survived.

"The police have secured the scene. Mr. Scott, is it time we head back to the hotel?" Phillip's focus remained narrowly on the well- being of Sean and Norah, sparing little thought for the others who had been injured.

Phillip assumed medical professionals would attend to Alice, ensuring her care. His primary concern lay with ensuring that Sean and Norah were safe and out of harm's way.

Having learned of Norah's significance to Sean, Phillip had come to regard Norah with the same respect as he did Sean, treating her almost as another leader within their circle. He wholeheartedly supported Sean and Norah being together.

Furthermore, Phillip was well aware that Susanna was quite fond of Norah.

"You both go ahead. I'll stay behind until the doctor arrives. I won't have peace of mind until I see Alice safely admitted to the hospital." Norah stood her ground, stepping out of Sean's comforting hold, her voice taking on an icy edge. She couldn't bear the thought of leaving while Alice was still hurt.

Under the mistaken belief that Sean sought an escape from the ordeal, Norah crafted her words to push him away, thinking he'd prefer to avoid further discomfort associated with the incident.

Norah saw Sean as the quintessential young master, unaccustomed to adversity, especially not the type they'd encountered in Otland. It seemed implausible to her that he'd willingly endure the wait for medical assistance in such a setting.

Norah paused to consider the situation from Sean's point of view, concluding he likely had little patience for waiting.

She questioned how someone of his stature, accustomed to the finer things in life, could tolerate such an uncomfortable environment for an extended period. Accustomed to the comfort of villas and the luxury of high-end cars, Sean seemed out of place in their current predicament.

Determined not to impose on him, Norah resolved not to coerce him into staying by her side.

"Norah, listen. There's something I need to say," Sean said, his voice laced with an earnestness that bordered on pleading.

The entourage trailing Phillip watched in disbelief. To them, Sean was the most venerable leader of the Sacredice. He was intelligent, strategic, and undeniably charismatic. Witnessing their indomitable leader adopting such a beseeching tone before a woman shattered their preconceived notions of his unassailable persona.