Chapter 474

Griffin grabbed the satellite phone and dialed a number. "Steve, where's your helicopter right now?" Steve was puzzled by the late-night call and replied, "About 15 minutes from your island. What's going on?" "Contact the hospital. I need someone here immediately," Griffin ordered before hanging up. As he waited, Griffin stared at Nicole's unconscious form on the couch, his mind racing. He wondered if he had gone too far and should just give up. Nonetheless, those were secondary issues—the most important thing was to ensure Nicole's safety. Fifteen minutes later, the island echoed with the roar of a helicopter. Paramedics quickly loaded Nicole on board and rushed toward the nearest city with Griffin in tow. At the airport, an ambulance was already waiting. All the traffic lights in the city were synchronized to give them a clear path, and they sped all the way. In less than three minutes, they arrived at the hospital. As Nicole was wheeled into the emergency room, Steve turned to