Chapter 28

A buzzing sound filled Easton's head. His pupils contracted sharply as he staggered out of bed to grab the medical report hanging at the foot of the bed. The words "stomach cancer" burned into his vision. The paper slipped from his trembling fingers, drifting to the floor as a sharp pain twisted through his stomach again. Supporting himself against the bed, he barely managed to sit upright. His eyes were dark and venomous as he glared in the direction Keke had gone in. Easton then picked up his phone and called Josh. "Have you gathered all the information?" he asked. "Mr. Chapman, is something happening at the company? They even called the house. Mrs. Chapman Senior is in distress." Josh's voice was urgent. He cut straight to the issue before Easton could respond. "I'll deal with it when I get back. Take the documents and do what you need to do." Easton pushed himself to his feet and staggered toward the door. He was completely oblivious to the blood seeping from the wound on