The Billionaire's Regret: His Secret Wife Turned Medical Genius Novel

Chapter 50 I Met Dr. Prescott Maurice froze , unable to come up with a single answer . The only thing he knew about his son was that he showed up when he needed money . Upon seeing the evasive look in her father's eyes , Emily felt a cold emptiness settle in her chest . " Don't worry . I'll look for him , " she flatly said . Then , she turned and walked back out into the night . She drove for hours , checking every club and underground gambling den Cole was known to frequent . But he was nowhere to be found .

As the first light of dawn tinged the sky , Emily rested her head against the steering wheel , exhausted from the sleepless night . There was still no sign of Cole . Just then , her phone rang . It was Mallory . " Mills , where are you ? The morning meeting is about to start . " Emily rubbed her throbbing temples , her voice hoarse as she said , " Please cover for me . Call in sick for me . It's Cole . He's missing . " Silence fell on the other end of the line . Mallory knew exactly what Cole meant to Emily. He wasn't a brother - he was a bottomless pit . " Okay , don't panic .

I'll handle things at the hospital ," Mallory calmly said . " Call me the second you have any news . " As soon as she hung up , Mallory stood up to go to the department head's office . However , when she turned , she nearly collided with someone . It was Roman . He was holding a takeout breakfast bag , and when he saw Mallory , he looked flustered and instinctively tried to slip away . He didn't dare say that Gabriel had sent him . Gabriel had woken up that morning acting like he'd lost his mind , insisting Roman check on X CLO Chapter 501 Met Dr Prescott Emily .

Upon seeing Roman's guilty expression , Mallory inwardly smirked . Gabriel's presence was everywhere . But this saved her a trip . 2/3 She stepped forward , blocked Roman's path , and shoved her patient chart folder into his arms . " Perfect . You can report this back to Mr. Holton , " she coolly said . " Dr. Sterling isn't feeling well today . She won't be in . " Then , without another word , she walked away . Roman stood there , clutching the folder , stunned . He was shocked to hear that Emily was sick . How did she suddenly get sick ?

Was it because of Gabriel's confrontation the day before ? Or was it something else ? He immediately pulled out his phone and dialed Gabriel's number . The call connected instantly . " Mr. Holton , " Roman said , his voice tense . " I met Dr. Prescott . She said that Mrs. Holton wasn't feeling well today . She took the day off . " Gabriel quickly ended the call , his fingers subconsciously tightening around the phone . It seemed unlikely that the Emily who had been so sharp and defiant the day before was suddenly unwell . Was she faking it ? Or was she actually sick ?

Irritated , Gabriel loosened his tie , grabbed his suit jacket , and strode out of his office . ... The black Bentley sped down the highway . In the car , Gabriel's expression was darker than the gloomy skies outside . The fact that he was thrown into disarray just because Emily was sick was ridiculous . He should be happy since this meant his tactics were working . But for some reason , he felt a persistent , nagging agitation in his chest . Outside Emily's apartment building , he shut the engine and looked up at her window - it was dark . Chapter 501 Met Dr.

Prescott 3/3 He went upstairs and knocked on the door . No one answered . He frowned and knocked again , harder this time too . Still , only silence greeted him . As he pulled out his phone , he dialed the building manager directly and said , " Get up here with a key . Now . " The manager didn't dare hesitate and arrived moments later with the master key . Emily's door swung open , and a wave of cool , still air washed over them . The apartment was empty , and everything was in perfect order . Gabriel stood at the doorway , his face dark . It seemed like he had been played .