Chapter 155 Kiss

"He woke up yesterday. They moved him to the ICU. Looks like he's a suspect, so they've got guards watching him." Celeste felt a wave of relief. "At least he's awake." After getting the room number, she headed straight there. Two security guards stood outside. They greeted her with a respectful nod. "Ma'am." "I'll just be in for a minute," Celeste said, her tone calm but firm. "Understood." The guards exchanged glances before one opened the door for her. But as soon as she stepped inside, they discreetly made a call to Nathaniel. After all, Mr. Ford had made it clear—anything Celeste did was as if he himself had ordered it. But even so, they couldn't let her visit another man without notifying him. Inside the room, the air was thick with silence. The figure lying on the bed was still, unnervingly so, like a man who'd taken his last breath. Celeste moved closer, her steps light. She only stopped when she stood by the bed, looking down at him. That's when she heard him spea