Vincent gave Langston a cold look and said sharply, “It appears you treat the hospital like a second office these days, Mr. Walsh. Surely, things must be hectic back in Chepstow? Shouldn’t you be there to manage them?”
“My personal matters are none of your concern, Mr. Adams.”
Langston was cautious not to get too involved with someone as dangerous as Vincent. He frowned at his phone, which had gone dark after the ignored call.
“Miss Bailey, it seems your friend marches to the beat of her own drum. I need her for emergency care for my relative, and now she’s nowhere to be found.”
Katelyn’s suspicions were confirmed with that revelation. Langston’s urgency was indeed about locating Hades. He was consumed by the fear that Jamison might die, robbing him of a focus for his hatred. A sarcastic smile crept across Katelyn’s face as she met Langston’s gaze.
“So, you’ve spent all this time tormenting Jamison, and now you rush to have Hades save him. Don’t you see the irony in your actions?”
Langston’s demeanor cooled rapidly, and he scoffed. “As long as I’m paying Hades for a service, she needs to follow my orders, or she should refund my money.”
Katelyn responded calmly, “Hades doesn’t need your business. I’ll make sure she knows not to concern herself with your affairs any longer. She’s committed to her patients and rejects such abusive tactics.”
Langston’s expression hardened, his youthful features now twisted with malice. “Miss Bailey, you appear to be making decisions for Hades. Surely you aren’t as close to her as you think?”
By the window, Katelyn responded calmly, “I am well acquainted with Hades’ ethical standards in her medical practice and life-saving efforts. I am confident in her decisions.”
Langston’s look became more dangerous. “Spare me the formalities. I need Hades here immediately to save him. Jamison is still her patient. Should she delay and he dies, the consequences will ruin her professional reputation.”
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Katelyn’s eyes sparkled with mockery. Was he attempting to intimidate her? She wasn’t persuaded. She shrugged indifferently. “Proceed as you wish, but consider the consequences if Hades reveals how you mistreat your family. Such revelations could severely damage your family’s reputation, couldn’t they?”
Katelyn was not one to be manipulated without retaliation. Langston’s eyes darkened with a murderous glint. He almost stepped forward, but then he caught Vincent’s formidable, cautionary glare.
Throughout Langston and Katelyn’s exchange, Vincent stood silently but protectively next to Katelyn. He would not stand by if Langston attempted any harm towards her.
Langston gritted his teeth, seething. Damn it! This was Granville, not Chaepstow. He lacked the influence to confront Vincent here. His only option was to suppress his anger.
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