Chapter 78

"Mr. Davis, Winnie cannot be released on bail, please go back," the police thought he was trying to come up with a plan to save someone, and said indifferently.

Daniel was anxious and thought for a moment, "She's pregnant, do you know? It's cold in there and they don't give her anything to eat. At least go and check on her."

The police officer frowned, "Pregnant?"

Just then, an officer received a phone call and quickly came over himself, "Where is that Winnie? The Harrington family is not appealing anymore, release her quickly."

Remembering what Daniel said earlier, the police officer doubted and immediately went into the holding room.

He found Winnie lying on the ground, unable to get up, her entire body freezing, her face pale and lips turning purple.

The police officer was startled and immediately carried her out.

"Winnie, Winnie..." Daniel quickly ran over and caught her, holding her horizontally in his arms.

The commotion made Winnie regain some consciousness.

She hoped that Lawrence would come and save her, but when she weakly opened her eyes, tears streamed down her face, "Lawrence, is it you..."

But the next moment, her expression froze. The face she saw was Daniel's.

The light in her eyes dimmed. Daniel stared at her frozen expression.

Seeing the bruises on her body, he quickly asked, "Did someone hit you? I will take you to the hospital immediately!"

"I can walk myself." Winnie coldly tried to break free from him, not wanting to have anything to do with him.

"Can you still walk? Aren't you pregnant, Winnie? Don't be stubborn. What if..." Before he could finish his sentence, Winnie fainted.

Daniel was shocked and instinctively checked her breathing. Thankfully, she still had breath. He quickly carried her and ran towards the car, while calling an ambulance.

Bryan drove to the police station. Darcy went to get a lawyer, which took some time, and then the car suddenly broke down.

That stretch of road was fixed by Darcy before, and he quickly drove over.

But he was too late. The police told him that Mrs. Rodriguez had been released half an hour ago and taken away by a man.

Bryan was taken aback. A man?

Darcy anxiously asked, "Officer, do you know where they went?"

The police officer frowned, "Earlier, Winnie had a conflict and got injured while being held with two intoxicated female offenders. We didn't know she was pregnant. She might have been taken to the hospital."

Darcy lowered her eyelashes, delicately stroking her slender white fingers.

When she looked up, her face was filled with anxiety. "Bryan, quickly find out which hospital Mrs. Rodriguez is in. I'll go to the Rodriguez Mansion to pick up Mr. Rodriguez."

Bryan hurried to check, and Darcy got into her car. As she rolled down the car window, she finally revealed a faint smile.

Going to the hospital? How wonderful. Is the man she's picking up Daniel? Even better.

The Rodriguez Mansion

With its vast thousands of square feet, in the majestic study, Blake Rodriguez turned around, his eyes piercingly fixated on Lawrence as he entered through the door.

In an unfriendly tone, he spoke, "You personally approached the Harrington family for the sake of an unknown woman? Lawrence, you never engage in actions that demean your status. Moreover, this Winnie is the woman who caused trouble for Imperial Jewelry in the past, didn't she? The news is all out, she provided your company with fake gemstones, take a look!"

Blake threw a newspaper onto the table.

Blake angrily looked at Lawrence, "Why did you keep this hidden from me before? I shouldn't have agreed to your mother's absurd marriage agreement. This kind of woman who can't maintain a respectable reputation, find a place for her to secretly give birth to a child and send her away. You don't have to waste this whole year..."

Lawrence stood still, his eyes colder than the elderly man before him, and he smirked. "Send her away? A fine example like you, abandoning things when they become inconvenient."

Blake was taken aback, his expression turning gloomy.

Lawrence took a step closer, his matured demeanor solid as a mountain. He squinted his eyes, seemingly indifferent, "Since when do I need your concern about my personal matters? You didn't care when I was a child, and now that I'm grown, you have no right to interfere."

Blake's gaze flickered.

Lawrence smiled faintly, his chilling intentions concealed. "Focus on managing your son and your family of three."

Blake was so enraged that he almost had a heart attack, and he gloomily said, "Do you still consider me your father? Let me tell you, it would be best for you to get rid of that woman, Winnie, as soon as possible. How can the mere Anderson family be a match for you? Sooner or later, you will be with the lady from the Ordelia family..."

"Winnie is mine, and you better not lay a finger on her, or I won't be polite."

Blake stared at his chilling expression beneath that calm facade and sneered, "I'll put this out there too, Lawrence. Even if you now have boundless power and wealth, you are still the heir of the Rodriguez family.

He continued, "No one dares to mess with their own father. You're in business, and you know the tactics of the Rodriguez family in Trento City's political arena. Business can't compare to politics! Either you get the Ordelia family on your side, or you're no match for me. Your brother is returning from studying abroad soon, and I won't leave the power of the Rodriguez family solely in your hands. At that time, he will co-manage the Imperial Group with you. We're family, don't be so cold-hearted."

A cold glint flashed in Lawrence's eyes. He chuckled softly, "My Company and my wealth are none of your concern. Don't reach too far. If you care about your son, think of another way."

Blake snapped, "You're always against me. Do you really think I can't do anything to you?"

Lawrence walked out with a cold demeanor, hearing the sound of a smashed inkstone behind him.

The chilling air emanating from the man froze the entire floor.

Everyone in the Rodriguez family feared Blake, but only Lawrence could infuriate him to half-death every time he came back. Ever since that year when Lawrence moved out with his mother, he had become someone to be feared after all those years.

This prominent Lymington family's secrets had become increasingly mysterious in recent years.

"Oh, Lawrence, you're back?" A leisurely voice floated through the grand hall on the first floor.

A glamorous middle-aged woman, Mabel Rodriguez, adjusted her sable shawl and walked over, observing Lawrence's expression.

"It's not easy for you to come back. Just because of a woman who gave birth to your child, you've angered your father. Stay and have dinner, won't you?"

Lawrence glanced at her; his gaze so cold that it made her tremble. She snorted inwardly, 'Thankfully, my son is not inferior to this Lawrence!'

Just as Lawrence stepped out of the Rodriguez Mansion, exhaustion filled his face, and his eyes were permeated with coldness.

Darcy ran over, a hint of concern flashed across his face. "Mr. Rodriguez, did Mr. Blake Rodriguez give you trouble? Oh, by the way, Mrs. Rodriguez has been released, but she's still in the hospital."

"Why is she in the hospital?" Lawrence's face turned cold.

"Perhaps she was a little frightened?" Darcy cautiously tried to lighten the mood.

Lawrence's furrowed brows slightly relaxed. If it was just a scare, then it would be fine.

He got into the car as Darcy drove away, and Lawrence took out his phone and dialed Winnie's number.

However, the call went unanswered.

"Hurry up." Lawrence frowned again.

They quickly arrived at the First Hospital. Darcy inquired at the reception desk and led the tall man to the second floor of the inpatient department.

Room 2003, Lawrence's eyes showed a hint of anticipation. Darcy noticed him walking and stopped.

At the end of the corridor, the ward was directly connected. Concerned, Darcy ran ahead and said, "Mrs. Rodriguez..."

She leaned against the door and looked inside.

Suddenly, Darcy's back stiffened, and Darcy slowly turned around.

Lawrence noticed the change in her expression and thought that Winnie wasn't inside. He quickly walked over with his long legs, wanting to go in and see.

Darcy suddenly hesitated and stopped him, avoiding his gaze.

She said, "Mr. Rodriguez... Maybe you should wait a bit. Mrs. Rodriguez... Mrs. Rodriguez is a bit indisposed right now..."

Winnie? What's the matter with her?

Lawrence frowned coldly and Darcy increasingly blocked him. With an awkward expression, Lawrence thought something was amiss.

He pushed Darcy aside and walked into the ward.