Chapter 339

Skylar had just ended a call when Cilix walked in.

Thanks to Edith's hefty investment, the Sanders Group was unstoppable. Once it went public, its value was set to skyrocket.

Cilix was riding high those days, his demeanor full of vim and vigor. He had even indulged in a few extra drinks at the gathering and was pleasantly buzzed.

Skylar rushed over, barely catching her breath. "Cilix, you won't believe the news I just heard!"

Cilix dodged her grasp with a smooth sidestep and asked, "What's up?"

He flopped onto the couch.

Skylar blurted out, "Bella's on her deathbed!"

Cilix's frown was quick and sharp, a flicker of darkness crossing his eyes so fast it was nearly imperceptible.

"Are you out of your mind? Bella's recovering in the hospital. She's not dying."

Skylar burst into laughter, spilling the news that Bella had dashed out of the hospital and gotten hit by a car and was fighting for her life in the operating room.

Cilix's expression turned grave. "Is all of this for real