Chapter 801

Lysander was the representative of the Sinclair Group, which was a huge business empire, not an individual.

The families of the deceased were looking at each other. All they wanted was an explanation and an answer to their loss.

Just now, Amelia’s claim of a half-million-dollar compensation had no basis and was hardly credible.

But Lysander was different. Representing the Sinclair Group, his position and authority were evident.

They could trust him.

The million dollars he offered them was not the final compensation. It was only for the funeral costs.

Once the investigation determined the actual cause of the incident, further compensation would follow as per the contract.

They also wanted to know the precise cause of the accident.

After negotiations, both families agreed to Lysander’s proposal.

On the spot, Lysander instructed his assistant, David, “Transfer the money to their accounts.”

Both families received the million-dollar funeral fee on the spot, ceased their lamentations, and quietly left.

Lysander exchanged a few words with the police, who then departed.

Then the scene quieted down.

Ethan heaved a sigh of relief, telling Lysander, “I have matters to attend to at the company. I have to go.”

“Alright,” Lysander replied, in a tone as calm as still water.

Amelia sighed deeply. With the issue resolved, she felt drained, nearly collapsing. Fortunately, she managed to steady herself against a wall and didn’t fall.

Zephyr was exhausted as well. He suggested, “Let’s go check on Leopold.”

Without a word, Lysander instructed his bodyguards and David to stand guard outside while he entered Leopold’s hospital room, with Amelia and Zephyr following.

Leopold lay on the bed, his brow furrowed, cheeks tight from gritted teeth. His hand receiving the IV tightly gripped the bed sheets, the force causing the IV fluid to leak and his hand to swell.

“Leopold!” Upon seeing Leopold’s swollen hand, Amelia’s eyes welled up with tears and she quickly called a nurse.

The nurse rushed in and removed the IV, asking Amelia to press on Leopold’s hand to prevent bleeding.

Amelia carefully held Leopold’s hand, watching his painful ordeal. Her heart ached, and she shed silent tears, fearing that crying would upset Leopold.

Seeing Leopold in this state, Zephyr was also filled with distress. He sat by Leopold’s bed, his aged voice offering comfort, “Don’t worry, the Sinclair family will handle this incident: Life’s ups and downs are normal, and surviving them is part of growing up. When I was young and in business, I encountered many setbacks. Everything depends on us and no matter how difficult, once it’s resolved, it’s over.”

Lysander stood at the foot of the bed, his gaze fixed on Leopold. “You’re twenty-seven now. You should be capable of handling unexpected situations. Don’t act like a child.”

“Lysander, can’t you treat me like a child, and give me what I truly want?” Leopold’s reddened eyes stared at Lysander, trembling words hinting at unspoken issues.

Lysander paused. His gaze met Leopold’s fiery eyes, and he recognized the stubborn determination within.

And he too, held his deep-rooted resolve.

“Some things are not meant for you, and you shouldn’t cling to them. Rest well,” he said, before turning to leave..