"There''s no need. My dad has no connection to the Kinseys anymore. Tell her to stay out of his life," N said, hanging up.


    On the other end, Alexander immediately dialed Emerald.


    "What is it?" Her tone was cold and impatient.


    "Aunt Emerald, did you go see N''s father?" Alexander asked.


    "How did you know?" Emerald shot back.


    "N just called me. She said her father copsed after seeing you and is still unconscious in the hospital," Alexander exined.


    There was a brief silence before Emerald''s voice returned,ced with sarcasm. "All I did was tell him I was taking N to Meristate and bring up some past matters. If that was enough to make him copse, then his mental fortitude isughably weak."


    Alexander sighed. "Aunt Emerald, you and her father have been divorced for so long. There''s no reason to see him anymore. If something serious happens because of this, N will definitely resent you."


    He added, "Don''t forget, she''s lived with her father all these years. Her bond with him is much deeper than whatever she has with you."


    Emerald scoffed. "Whether she resents me or not is none of my concern. I have no intention of catering to her."


    "But you said you wanted to improve your rtionship with her before you came here," Alexander retorted.


    There was a long pause before Emerald finally spoke, her tone softening. "I got it. Don''t worry. I won''t see Harrison again."


    With that, she hung up.


    Alexander hesitated for a moment before calling his assistant to find out which hospital Harrison was in.


    Shortly after, his assistant sent him the hospital''s name and the specific ward Harrison was located in.


    As Alexander stood up to change and visit Harrison, a thought struck him.


    He paused, then called his assistant again. "Send some health supplements to Mr. Jayston''s hospital ward for me."


    "Yes, Mr. Kinsey," the assistant replied.


    After ending the call, Alexander sat back down at his desk to resume working.


    ...


    Over an hourter, Harrison finally regained consciousness in the hospital.


    As soon as his eyes fluttered open, N rushed to call the doctor.


    After a quick examination, the doctor confirmed that his condition was stable, and N let out a relieved sigh.


    "Dad, how do you feel? If anything hurts, let me know so I can tell the doctor," she said.


    Harrison weakly shook his head and reached out a trembling hand toward her.


    She quickly grasped his hand. "Dad, what is it?"


    "Don''t... Don''t go to Meristate..." His voice was faint, but N heard him clearly.


    She lowered her gaze, speaking softly, "Dad, I already promised Mom I''d go. My flight''s in a couple of days.


    Please don''t worry. Just focus on getting better."


    Harrison shook his head again, his voice growing urgent yet weak. "Don''t go... She''s lying to you..."


    Emerald had no intention of letting


    N inherit the Nixon family power. She had her own family now-her own children. To her, N was nothing more than a tool to be used.


    The Emerald he had once loved-the woman who had been willing to endure hardship by his side-was long gone.


    N tightened her grip on Harrison''s hand. "Dad, don''t worry. I know what I''m


    doing. Get some rest. I''ll make you some porridgeter."


    Upon seeing she wouldn''t listen,


    tears weffèd in Harrison''s eyes as he stared at her. "N... if you go to Meristate... you''ll only be walking into a trap..."