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hear? The CFO of the famous Chapter 315 Claraâs eyes lit up when she heard the news about Sergio. She leaned in eagerly and asked, âAre you talking about Sergio Brooks, the CEO of Brooks Group?
âWho knows if itâs him or some other Brooks?â someone replied. âAll I heard was that itâs the Brooks Group CEO.â
âDonât get her started,â a female inmate sneered. âSheâll start claiming sheâs Mrs. Brooks again.â
Another inmate laughed harshly, âThe Brooks Group CEO was allegedly arrested for attempted rape, but he was out in less than an hour. If she were Mrs. Brooks, she wouldnât be stuck here for days.â
Clara bit her lip. Sheâd been in prison for days now, and Sergio hadnât shown any intention of getting her out. It wasnât surprising that others didnât take her seriously.
Another female inmate was sobbing in a corner. Clara noticed her immediately, as the woman was clutching a ring tightly.
Having spent time with Sergio, she had developed an eye for valuable things and recognized that the ring wasnât just any piece of jewelry.
Clara deliberately approached the crying inmate and asked, âWhy are you crying?â
Frightened by the attention, the inmate cowered. Clara eyed the ring and remarked, âPersonal belongings arenât allowed here. Is it your first day?â
The inmate nodded, looking malnourished despite her delicate face.
âWhy are you here?â Clara asked.
âIâLâ The inmate stuttered.
Another inmate nearby scoffed. âWhy else? Prostitution.â
The inmateâs face flushed in embarrassment, wanting to hide.
âIs the ring very important to you?â Clara asked.
âItâs a family heirloom Family? Someone with a ring like that wouldnât typically end up here for prostitution.
However, Clara didnât have time to dwell on it. All she could think about was getting that ring and using it to bribe her way out of prison.
Judging by its quality, it was worth at least several million dollarsâmore than enough to secure her release.
Clara whispered to the inmate, âIâm getting out today. Give me the ring, and Iâll find your family for you.â
âReally?â The inmateâs eyes sparkled with hope. âYouâll help me find my family?â
Clara was surprised at how easy it was to deceive the woman and nodded immediately.
Eagerly, the inmate handed over the ring âI only know that my fatherâs last name is Ramos. He lives in Seathburn City. I was tricked into prostitution on my first day here.
Please find him and tell him Bemice Zieglerâs daughter is looking for him.â
âBernice Ziegler? Is that your mother?â
The inmate nodded, tears welling up. âShe passed away... She told me to look for my father here in Seathburn. Please help me.â
Clara was overjoyed inside but kept a sincere expression âI will. I promise.â
Later that night, the hospital corridor was silent. Maeve sat on a chair, asleep with her back against the wall.
In her dreams, she was back on the operating table and crying out in agony.
Maeve could hear the nurseâs urgent voice. âDoctor! The patient is hemorrhaging, and the blood bankâs typeâA blood has all been transferred wway!â
The familiar smell of disinfectant, the white coiling, and the harsh operating lights surrounded Marve. She heard the doctor frantically calling Sergio.
âMs. Brooks, your wife is bleeding heavily, and the blood supply is gone. Please see her one last time!â
Doctors and nurses were panicking around her. All she could do was lie there, waiting for death, hoping for even a shred of concern from Sergio.
But all she heard was his cold, ruthless voice. âIs she dead yet? Call me when sheâs completely gone.â
âIs she dead yet? Call me when sheâs completely gone...â
With that, Marvejolted awake, her back drenched in swent.