Reclaiming the CEO's Heart

Chapter 10 Uncovering Clues and Facing Hardships

Avery lingered at the tomb for a long time before leaving. She didn't have time to wallow in sorrow. She continued her investigation using the photos she obtained.

Most of the women her father could have contact with were in the company. Just as she was preparing to start with the company's personnel, she received a phone call.

It was from Brian, a child from the mountain area whom her father had supported in the past. His voice sounded a bit anxious. "Miss Adams, I just returned to the country and heard the news about Mr. Adams's serious illness. How is he?"

"Thank you for your concern. My father is still in the hospital receiving treatment."

"Ah, how could God treat Mr. Adams, who is such a good person, like this? If it wasn't for him supporting us and bringing us out of the mountains, we wouldn't have the lives we have today."

A thought flashed in Avery's mind. Martin had started sponsoring impoverished children in the mountain areas many years ago. Could it be that Grace got abducted and ended up in the deep mountains because of this connection to her father?

"Brian, do you know the students my father supported?" Avery asked.

"I have always been in touch with them on behalf of Mr. Adams. I know most of them. However, in recent years, due to going abroad, my contact with them has decreased. Miss Adams, if you need any help, be it financial or otherwise, I am willing to go through fire and water for you."

Avery seized the opportunity immediately. "I have a photo here. Can you help me confirm if my father had previously supported this person?"

"Of course, Miss Adams."

Half an hour after Avery sent the photo to Brian, he sent her some information.

The girl in the photo had bright eyes and white teeth. She indeed bore a resemblance to the little girl on the tombstone, especially her eyes, which were remarkably similar to Jacob's.

This girl was named Olivia Johnson. She emerged from a barren mountain, and Martin had been supporting her for the past twelve years. She excelled academically from a young age, and in high school, she received numerous offers of direct admission from top universities both domestically and internationally. She decided to continue her education domestically.

Perhaps she was the person Avery was looking for. She quickly arranged to meet Brian.

In a café, Brian arrived on time. Avery had seen him once ten years ago. At that time, he was still a green young man, unlike now, where he was already the CEO of a listed company, dressed in a suit and exuding an air of professionalism.

Even though the Adams family had fallen on hard times, he still addressed her with great respect, "Miss Adams, sorry for keeping you waiting."

"I just arrived, too. Brian, I won't beat around the bush. Do you still have contact with Olivia?"

"We used to. After I went abroad, my contact with friends in the country decreased. It's been about two years since we last spoke."

"Do you know her current situation?"

"I just returned to the country a few days ago, and I heard about what happened to the Adams family from friends. I haven't been in touch with Olivia much. At most, I used to help Mr. Adams get in touch with her."

Brian picked up his coffee and took a sip to moisten his throat. "But since Miss Adams entrusted me, I contacted her and some friends in our circle before coming. Unfortunately, I received the news that she had already passed away. It's a pity. She had such excellent academic achievements. If she hadn't passed away, she would have had a bright future."

"How did she die?"

"I'm not sure of the specific cause of death. I heard she was pulled out of the sea by someone."

Avery furrowed her brows. There were several suspicious points. Grace was almost six years old when she was abducted. She should have memories. If her father sponsored her, why didn't she seek help? After coming to this city, why didn't she return to the Hill family?

Furthermore, what did her death have to do with her father?

"Was my father kind to her?" Avery asked tentatively.

"Olivia lost her parents at a very young age and grew up alone. She came to this city by herself. Mr. Adams has always taken care of her. It's said that because she was introverted and bullied by classmates in the dormitory, Mr. Adams specifically rented a small apartment for her to ensure her smooth pursuit of education."

Brian set down his coffee cup. "Why is Miss Adams so curious about Olivia?"

"I just want to find out the cause of her death and make sure she didn't die in vain."

Originally, Avery had planned to divorce Jacob, get one million and five hundred thousand dollars, settle her affairs, and leave this world. Now, she had an additional determination: to clear her father's name and seek revenge for the Adams family.

If Jacob wouldn't tell her, she would find out the truth herself.

Brian thought for a moment and took out a business card from his wallet. "Miss Adams, this is a friend of mine, a well-known private detective. If you want to know anything, he can help you." "Thank you, Brian."

"Miss Adams, you're welcome. After all, I have a passing acquaintance with Olivia. I also hope she can rest in peace. I'll be in America in the near future. If Miss Adams needs anything, feel free to contact me. I have a meeting to attend shortly, so I won't disturb you."

"Take care."

Avery contacted the private detective, as recommended by Brian, and sent him the information about the person. She felt renewed determination.

Upon returning to the hospital, Dr. Davis called her into his office.

Avery had a bad feeling. Her heart pounded as she asked, "Dr. Davis, how is my father's condition? When will he wake up?"

"Miss Adams, you need to prepare yourself mentally. Although Mr. Adams's surgery was successful, he suffered a head injury in the car accident, and there were complications. There's no sign of him waking up. It's possible... he may never wake up."

Avery's heart sank. Her hands trembled as she held a disposable cup.

Seeing her expression, Dr. Davis also felt moved but helpless. He sighed. "Miss Adams, there's no need to lose hope. I'm just saying there's a possibility. If by the end of this month, Mr. Adams can wake up, there shouldn't be any major issues."

Avery's eyes were clouded with despair. Her voice choked. "If he doesn't wake up, he'll be in a vegetative state, right?"

"That's correct. So, I hope you can prepare yourself mentally and make plans early."

Dr. Davis knew she had worked hard to earn money and felt it might not be worth putting that money into a vegetative person.

Avery stood up, her hands on the table, determined. "No matter the outcome, I won't give up on my father. I believe that miracles can happen."

Avery stumbled out of the office in a daze. She never expected things to take such a dire turn - her father might never wake up, and the truth might remain forever untold.

But she couldn't give up so easily!

She rushed to the oncology department. Just as Brian had finished his diagnosis, Avery burst in.

"Nic, please help me."

Seeing her distressed state, Nicholas was taken aback. She clung to the edge of his lab coat, like a lost soul adrift at sea, and implored, word by word, "Nic, whether it's chemotherapy or surgery, I want to live a little longer..."

Only by staying alive could she uncover the truth and spend as much time as possible with her father.

Brian wasn't privy to what had transpired, but as a doctor, he was heartened by her newfound will to live. "Alright, I'll arrange the first round of chemotherapy for you right away."