Playtime's Over, CEO: She's Really Done With You-Chapter 504: The Emergency Room Door Opens, She Is Wheeled Out

Chapter 504: Chapter 504: The Emergency Room Door Opens, She Is Wheeled Out

"Mr. Lawson’s health is truly deteriorating," Zink said.

The others nodded in agreement.

After all, Serena and Julian Lawson’s marriage was initially to lift Old Master Lawson’s spirits.

And now, this has happened.

Although Julian’s life was spared, everyone present knew that recovering his legs would be challenging.

The crowd remained at the scene.

After a while, Isla Lawson returned.

"Secretary Chaucer is overseeing things with Grandpa, Grandma, and my brother," Isla said in a low voice.

Jasper Ford nodded.

Now, they just had to wait for news about Serena Sterling.

Time ticked by.

The fire at the factory on the outskirts had been extinguished.

The place had long been reduced to ruins.

Chloe Langley was still in command here.

After a short while, they uncovered a section of the area.

"Here it is," someone shouted.

Chloe Langley and the others immediately went over.

The bodies were burnt beyond recognition, but everyone knew they were Vera Hansen and Preston Langley.

There was some distance between the two.

Preston Langley was pinned under a beam, while Vera Hansen was on the other side.

Not far from Vera Hansen’s body, they found a knife.

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Someone coughed, covering their mouth, and asked, "What do we do now?"

"Although we know who they are, we still need to confirm their identities first," Chloe Langley said. "Where’s the coroner?"

The coroner was on standby and came over immediately.

Identity verification and autopsy were necessary, though they were almost reduced to skeletons by the fire.

The coroner and their team took over processing and moved the bodies away.

Chloe and her colleagues were handling the follow-up tasks.

"Online public opinion is volatile, Chloe Langley, we must deliver a result quickly," a colleague said as they watched the bodies being moved, adding, "It’s a special request from the higher-ups."

Chloe Langley understood, given that this incident had been broadcasted widely.

It caught the attention of innumerable people in society.

"What’s the situation like at the hospital?" Chloe Langley asked. "We have no idea what happened after the explosion, we might need to find out from them."

"Not everyone is conscious; some are still in critical condition," her colleague replied swiftly.

They fell into silence for a moment.

Finally, Chloe Langley spoke up, "Send someone to follow up at the hospital; let’s see if there are any clues left at the scene."

The others nodded in agreement, investigating the explosion’s cause and related matters.

The investigation at the factory ruins continued, while online discussions didn’t cease.

Everyone sought updates.

With many people around, new information was always emerging.

"Just received word, the fire at the factory is out, and bodies were retrieved, but it’s unclear who they are."

This was news from reporters gathered around the site.

The hospital was also crowded, but security personnel restricted access to the core area, preventing anyone from squeezing in for inquiries.

"There’s still no news from the hospital, except some reports that a woman is still in critical care, while others don’t have life-threatening injuries."

Netizens quickly began analyzing this information.

"A woman, if it were a little girl, it would be termed as a child, so the women could only be Vera Hansen or Serena Sterling; we don’t know who it is."

"Wasn’t it said that several families were still there? If it were Vera Hansen, probably they wouldn’t stay, it should be Serena Sterling."

"Hiss... do you think Serena Sterling could be saved? She was beaten so badly, especially those last vicious kicks, likely injuring internal organs, she even coughed up blood."

"No idea, she just had her wedding, it’s too tragic."

...

All of Aeston was still celebrating Serena Sterling and Silas Hawthorne’s wedding.

Silas Hawthorne was still unconscious, with no cancellation, and those outside the operating room were too worried to call it off.

On one hand, celebrating happiness and inviting everyone to share their joy.

On the other, everyone knew the couple’s current situation was dire, and it was doubtful if Serena Sterling would be saved.

The contrast was stark.

Various posts emerged continuously.

The malicious event triggered massive public outcry, with countless people demanding results, answers.

...

At the hospital, in the corridor.

Everyone was still anxiously waiting.

No one knew how much time had passed; dawn was already breaking.

Finally, the door of the operating room opened, and someone was wheeled out.

"Serena!"

The crowd gathered around.

Lying on the bed was a pale-faced Serena Sterling.

Everyone turned to the doctor.

"Doctor, how is Serena?" they immediately asked.

"We’ve administered treatment, but she’s not out of danger yet," the doctor replied.

Then, Serena was moved to the intensive care unit.

The injuries were too severe; although everything possible had been done, she wasn’t out of danger and required further observation.

Sheila Jenkins also emerged, having just been inside keeping vigil.

Despite requests for her to rest, she was afraid that leaving would worsen the situation.

Jasper Ford immediately went to support her.

Gigi Sutton handed her tissues to wipe her tears.

At this point, no words were spoken by anyone.

After a day like that, everyone was thoroughly exhausted.

People from various families coordinated accommodations and kept vigil.

The following morning, tasks awaited the families.

For example, The Lawson Corporation and Hawthorne Group.

Silas Hawthorne and Julian Lawson are the leaders of these two families, and if something happens to them, the repercussions for their families are massive.

Though Julian Lawson had already resigned when rushing to the factory, it’s not as if resignation instantly nullifies all impacts.

The same applies to Silas Hawthorne.

The sole slight consolation is the Ford Family.

However, Jasper Ford had always said he was Serena’s lapdog... everyone knew that he had climbed the ranks by staying close to Serena. If Serena were truly gone, the family battles could lose a significant hand.

That night, no one in all of Aeston could truly sleep.

Time ticked away softly.

Besides Seraphina, Julian Lawson was the first to wake up.

Someone nearby was speaking.

Julian Lawson moved slightly.

"Brother, you’re awake?" a voice came. Julian turned to see Isla Lawson.

People at the door hurried over.

"Mr. Lawson, you’re awake!" Ian Yates exclaimed, quickly adjusting Julian Lawson’s bed in concern, "How are you feeling?"

His memory returned.

"Serena!"

Julian Lawson immediately tried to sit up, but Ian Yates promptly restrained him.

"Mr. Lawson, please calm down!" Ian Yates urgently said, "Your injuries are severe; the doctor advised not to move!"

But Julian Lawson was unwilling, still trying to rise, his eyes red as he fixed his gaze on Isla Lawson nearby, asking, "Serena, how is Serena?"

Isla, who had been holding something, quickly put it down, hastily explaining, "She’s received treatment and is now in the intensive care unit but hasn’t woken up yet. Brother, please calm down!"