“That’s because you’re not looking in the right place. Trust me. A shipment is coming in, and I’ll be there when it does.”
“And you’re sure it’s a shipment for Adamar Industries?”
“Yes. One hundred percent.” She nodded.
“I’m coming with you then.”
“It’ll be too dangerous, even for you,” Paige told him.
“Danger is my middle name, sweetheart.” He grinned. “What time is this shipment supposed to come in?”
“Midnight,” Paige said.
My phone pinged with a text message from Roman.
Morning. We’re headed to the hospital. Are you coming?
Morning. I’ll meet you there soon.
“That was Roman. They’re headed to the hospital,” I said.
“I won’t take up any more of your time,” Simon said, standing from his seat. “Give me your phone number.” He looked at Paige. She rattled off her phone number as Simon entered it into his phone. Then, sent her a text. “Now you have my number. We’ll meet tonight.”
After Simon left, Paige and I headed to the hospital. The moment we stepped into his room, my stomach dropped. Seeing him lying there in the hospital bed, pale and still, surrounded by machines that beeped in a slow, steady rhythm, shook me. I couldn’t remember a time my father was even sick. My brothers were at his bedside as was Love, holding his hand.
“How is he?” I asked.
“I’m fine.” He mumbled and slowly opened his eyes.
“He’s grumpy,” Love said.
“I suppose I would be, too. Dad, I’m sorry.” I walked over and placed my hand on his arm.
“Your brothers filled me in on what’s going on. This isn’t your fault, son. Who is she?”
“Dad, this is Paige. She’s?—”
“His bodyguard,” Julian said.
“She is not. She’s helping to catch the people who did this to you. Paige, my father, Harrison Hamilton.”
“It’s nice to meet you, sir. I will get the person responsible for this. I promise.”
“Are you a cop or something?” he asked her.
“Something like that.” She lightly smiled.
“I guess I’m lucky whoever did this wasn’t a good shot.”
“Trust me, Mr. Hamilton. He was. This was a warning,” Paige said.
“I want everyone out except Paige,” my father said.
“But, Papa?—”
“Julian, what have I told you about calling me that? Everyone out. Paige, stay.”
My brothers, Love, and I stepped out of the room.