Captivation: Want Nothing But You novel Chapter 67

Caroline struggled with her wildly changing mood the entire drive to the Municipal People's Hospital.What was even more infuriating was Rachel's relatively calm demeanor.

She'd spent the entire 10-minute drive playing on her cellphone, not so much as changing her expression.

If Caroline had looked at Rachel's phone, she would have seen there were codes constantly popping up on the screen.

As the taxi approached the hospital, it slowed down.By the time it reached the gates, it was crawling along at a safe pace for an area with so many pedestrians.

It pulled to a stop in front of the in-patient building.

Caroline got out the taxi first.She hurried around the side and opened Rachel's door for her.

"Here we are, Rachel," she said pleasantly.

As she got out of the taxi, Rachel glanced towards the crowd gathered near the entrance of the building.

She subconsciously slipped her phone into her pocket to keep it safe.She'd only just pulled her hand out when her phone started buzzing.She narrowed her eyes coldly.

"You father is in Ward 1206 on the 12th floor," Caroline said.

"He's been waiting the entire night for you to visit.I'm sure he's going to be overjoyed to see you.I won't be coming with you.I think the two of you should have some alone time.I'll be waiting here for you when you're finished."

She smiled warmly at Rachel as she hung her hands innocently in front of her body.

Rachel gave Caroline a sidelong glance, then nodded stiffly.

Without a word, she headed up the steps that led into the building.

Caroline leaned up against the taxi, watching as Rachel disappeared among the crowds of people.

The warm, tender smile she'd had a moment ago slowly warped into something twisted and evil.

A malicious light glimmered in her eyes, making her look almost demonic in a way.

She slipped her hand into her pocket and pulled out her phone.

Her fingers fluttered quickly over the screen as she typed out a message, saying, "She's on her way.

Once your mission is complete, I'll transfer another 500, 000 dollars to your account."

As she clicked send, she saw Rachel suddenly whirl around to face her.

"Caroline," she called.

Caroline was so surprised that she fumbled her phone, nearly dropping it onto the ground.Once she had the device firmly clasped in her hand again, she raised her head to look up at Rachel.

She hoped she wasn't as pale as she thought she was, and she hoped she didn't look as guilty as she felt.

"What… What's wrong, Rachel?" she stammered.

Rachel smiled sweetly at Caroline's guilty expression.

"Nothing is wrong.I just forgot to ask you something."

"What is it?"

"Is my dad really sick in hospital?"

The smile that Caroline had been trying so hard to keep on her face froze.She felt her heart lurch in her chest, and then squeeze tight.She slowly moved the hand holding her phone behind her back.

"Of, of course he is.Why would I lie to you about your father's health?"she said anxiously 

"I just wanted to make sure,"Rachel said with a half-smile.

Then she turned around and carried on walking towards the building.

Caroline only released the breath she'd been holding once she could no longer see Rachel in the crowds.

Her muscles felt suddenly weak from the guilt, and from the way she'd tensed up.

Before anything else could happen, she climbed into the backseat of the taxi and took a few deep breaths to steady her breathing.

Then she took out her phone and read the message that had just come through.

That malicious spark ignited in her eyes, and the evil smile curled over her lips again.

Rachel took the elevator and waited patiently for it to arrive at the 12th floor.

The elevator made a soft pinging sound as it pulled to a stop and the doors slid open.

Rachel stepped out and made her way to Ward 1206, navigating by looking at the numbers on the other wards.

When she stopped outside Ward 1206, it was to find that the door was closed, and that the curtain was drawn over the small window in the door.

She couldn't see inside.

But she didn't open the door.

Instead, she leaned her shoulder against it and fished her phone out her pocket.

She opened an Internet browser and logged onto a website.

On the way to the hospital, Rachel had hacked into the hospital's security system.

Currently, she was watching the surveillance footage from Ward 1206, and she already had a very good idea of what was happening behind that closed door; even though the video quality wasn't that good.

Jack wasn't in the room.

But there were three men standing near the door, waiting for her to come in.

Rachel's expression turned grim and she sneered down at the footage on the screen.

If she hadn't been so discreet in the beginning and hacked into the system, she may not have left the ward alive.

Rachel pressed her lips together in consideration, trying to decide what the best course of action was.

As an idea slowly formed in her head, she put her phone in her pocket and straightened up.

Then she ran to the nurse station shouting, "Help! Somebody help me! Security! Is there anyone who can help me?"

Her performance was enough to startle the nurse on duty.

The nurse straightened up, at full attention and said, "Miss, what happened? What's wrong?"