Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 1263 A Plea for Help

"Tell me." Zachary couldn't refuse Nicole's request. After all, her health was deteriorating rapidly.

A smile appeared on Nicole's face, but her pale complexion made her smile eerie at this moment.

"The Yael Family has a mysterious figure behind them, someone with profound and unfathomable abilities."

She hadn't finished her sentence before a violent fit of coughs interrupted her. Beads of sweat formed on her forehead, and the agony she felt physically was no less than the torment in her heart.

"Nicole, what's wrong with you? You have to tell me!" Zachary immediately supported Nicole's upper body, his brows furrowing as he anxiously watched her pale face.

Nicole shook her head slightly, suppressing the discomfort in her chest. Slowly, she said, "We don't know the exact identity, and I suspect even the Yael Family is unaware of this person's true identity. Such a formidable enemy... I fear that Colton alone won't be able to stand against them. So, I..."

Before she could finish her sentence, he interrupted her.

"All right, Nicole. I know what you're going to say. Don't worry, I'll help, even if he doesn't want to see me."

Zachary let out a bitter smile, realizing that Nicole loved Colton deeply. All she could think about was him even though she was in this state.

An expression of surprise flickered in Nicole's eyes. She hadn't expected Zachary to agree so readily.

"Thank you." Nicole thanked him from the bottom of her heart.

Splurt!

A sudden burst echoed, and in an instant, Zachary was propelled away from Nicole by a powerful force, just as he was about to counsel her against expressing gratitude.

Turning around in astonishment, he saw Nicole coughing up a mouthful of blood by the bedside. The bright red blossomed like a flower, incredibly vivid and unsettling.

"Nicole!" Zachary hurriedly steadied the faltering Nicole, his heart aching as he gazed at the streak of blood. He gently lay Nicole down on the bed, saying, "All right, rest early. I've just returned to the country, and there are some matters I need to attend to."

Nicole nodded faintly; her complexion devoid of any trace of color. Her pale lips were stained crimson by the fresh blood.

Zachary closed his eyes in resignation as he turned and strode out of Nicole's room. He guessed that if he continued like this, he might not be able to bring himself to leave.

Nicole watched Zachary leave until she heard the sound of the door closing. Slowly, she closed her eyes. She was truly exhausted today, both physically and mentally.

Roxanna and Chloe had been standing outside Nicole's room all along. Upon seeing Zachary emerge, they hurried over, wanting to question him.

"How is Nicole?" Roxanna, the most impatient among them, blurted out.

Zachary pursed his lips, looking at their anxious expressions. He said worriedly, "She just coughed up some blood. The blood was dark red, a sign of poisoning."

Chloe's expression darkened upon hearing this. She tightly pressed her lips together, her worry becoming even more apparent.

"As expected," Roxanna sighed. "Chloe, why don't you go in and check on Nicole? At this rate, I'm afraid..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but everyone present understood what she meant. They all gazed at the closed door with heavy expressions.

Seeing that Chloe was about to enter to examine Nicole, Zachary stopped her at the last moment. His face showed a hint of anger as if he were holding back something. He then said word by word, "Still not planning to tell me what happened to her even at this point in time?"

Chloe's footsteps halted, and Roxanna immediately lowered her head and fell silent. Both of them remained quiet.

Seeing the two of them in this state only intensified Zachary's annoyance. Although he wasn't particularly close to them, he had known Nicole for some time. Why would they keep such a significant matter hidden from him?

"Are you still not going to talk? After I've helped so much, she won't tell me, and you won't either?" Zachary's tone grew stern as he suppressed his frustration. This is from NôvelDrama.Org.

He wasn't blaming the people before him. He understood that Nicole had likely instructed them to keep this from him. However, now that she was in so much pain, how could he simply stand by in ignorance?