Helen's breath caught in her throat, and in panic, she released the cart and darted into the elevator. Her heart pounded wildly as she frantically pounded on the elevator buttons, unaware of the floor she was on. As the elevator doors slid open, she bolted out, fleeing in utter disarray.

But underestimating the guards, especially with Theodore's people stationed throughout the entire building, proved a grave mistake.

As Helen emerged, several black-clad figures scoured the area in pursuit.

Anxiety overwhelmed her, her limbs trembling as she tried to evade them. In her haste, she stumbled on a door and found herself in an empty office.

The office sprawled out spaciously, with no one inside.

Helen quietly shut the door but dared not lock it, fearing suspicion from the guards if they noticed a locked room.

Taking in her surroundings, she crouched low and found refuge in a tiny cupboard, curling herself into a ball to fit inside.

Soon, sounds came from outside the door. The guards seemed to hold this room in high regard, hesitating for a moment before knocking. Receiving no response, they pushed the door open.

Helen's heart was pounding in her chest. But she remained silent and motionless within the cupboard.

She heard the guards' footsteps as they combed through the room.

Finding nothing, they eventually departed.

Once the sound of the closing door assured her of their absence, Helen cautiously emerged from the cupboard.

Collapsing into the chair before the office desk, she struggled to steady her breath. Her countenance turned grim, her discomfort evident.

At this moment, she regretted feigning a heart condition in the first place. Had she not done so, Theodore would never have discovered her lie, nor would he have replaced her heart with a defective one.

The thought of Theodore brought tears to her eyes, and she whispered, “Theodore, you're ruthless, going to such lengths for that womai

With her emotions in turmoil, Helen clutched her clothes tightly, almost tearing her skirt!

After mustering the strength to regain composure, she rose to Leave.

But then, her gaze idly fell on the medical records strewn across the table.

On it was a name that ignited a deep-seated hatred within her; Ariana!

Her footsteps stalled, and she seized the medical records to read them.