Chapter 482

Justin Evans stared at the name of Party A on the contract, his brow furrowed tightly.

He suspected his eyes were playing tricks on him.

He rubbed his eyes and looked again.

The Zhao Group had always been Party A, but this time they were listed as Party B.

The Party A field clearly stated: Watson Biopharma Inc.

The name seemed familiar.

Yet he couldn't immediately recall where he had seen it.

Irritated, Justin Evans looked at Evelyn Ross. "Grace, we're the buyers. We should be Party A."

Evelyn's tone was calm. "Our institute's rule is that the seller is always Party A."

Justin Evans was about to retort when Mrs. Evans stopped him. "Justin, watch your attitude!"

Justin Evans snorted coldly and turned away.

Evelyn had achieved her goal, and Jane was now out of danger.

She nodded to John Evans and turned to leave the hospital.

Just outside the main entrance, Justin Evans couldn't hold back his complaint. "Mom! Besides the Nora Research Institute, who dares to be Party A in front of the Evans family?!"

Mrs. Evans glared at him. "Is your sister's life unimportant?"

Justin Evans was left speechless.

After a long moment, he muttered, "I'll stamp and mail the contract tomorrow."

"Mm."

Mrs. Evans' gaze returned to the ICU ward.

Her only concern now was when her daughter would wake up.

Justin Evans followed her gaze, guilt gradually appearing on his face.

He knew he was also responsible for his sister's condition.

Beating up Jason Evans was just him venting his powerlessness.

He finally understood what karma meant.

Spoiled excessively since childhood, he had developed a lawless personality.

Seeking thrills, bragging, bullying others...

Even when forcing Jane to jump, he had felt impatient.

How could he treat a girl like that?

Even if she wasn't his biological sister, he shouldn't have!

Overwhelmed with regret, Justin Evans fell to his knees before the ICU doors.

Mrs. Evans clenched her fingers but did not stop him.

John Evans glared at them viciously.

He believed Justin Evans deserved to kneel in atonement.

Without Justin Evans's indulgence and the Evans family's protection, Jason would never have driven his sister to despair.

The ones who forced his sister to jump were not just Jason.

But also Mrs. Evans and Justin Evans!

They were all culprits!

John clenched his fists, charged over, and struck Justin Evans's back with a stick. "Get out! My sister doesn't want to see you! All of you, get out!"

Justin Evans didn't dare fight back, silently kneeling with his head bowed.

His body trembled with each blow.

After five strikes, he finally couldn't bear it and tried to dodge.

John continued hitting him. "Get out! She won't wake up with you here!"

Justin Evans froze.

John then pointed at Mrs. Evans. "And you, get out too!"

Mrs. Evans' eyes reddened. "Fine, we'll leave."

She wiped her tears and turned to leave.

Justin Evans staggered after her.

They walked down the corridor one after the other and sat on a bench around the corner.

Mrs. Evans wouldn't leave, and neither would Justin Evans.

If Jane didn't want to see them, they would keep their distance.

But they couldn't abandon Jane.

She was family they had searched for over seventeen years...

Justin Evans suddenly looked up. "Mom, do you think..."

He choked up. "...will Sister still acknowledge us?"

Mrs. Evans pressed her lips together, silent.

They sat in silence.

Justin Evans buried his head and wept.

After a long while, he lifted his head. "Mom, you're right. Grace saved Sister. I'd give her the entire Evans family, not just the contract!"

Mrs. Evans sighed.

Just then, the butler rushed over. "Madam, Young Master, it's terrible!"

"What is it?"

Mrs. Evans asked sharply.

The butler gasped for breath. "We just received news. A foreign entity has issued a blockade order against us. They want to acquire the Zhao Group at a low price!"

Mrs. Evans stood up abruptly. "What?"

Justin Evans was also stunned. "Who have we offended?"

Mother and son exchanged a look.

Justin Evans said hesitantly, "Among those we've recently offended, the only one with the power to retaliate is Evelyn Ross, right?"

Mrs. Evans shook her head. "If it were her, there'd be no need for cooperation. The Xu family doesn't have that much influence abroad."

Justin Evans asked the butler, "Which specific entity is it?"

The butler wiped his sweat. "It's still unclear, but the other party is very powerful. Several partner companies have already terminated cooperation since the news broke..."

"So mysterious?"

Justin Evans panicked.

Mrs. Evans took a deep breath. "What is there to fear? We'll meet force with force! Transfer $850 million to Miss Evelyn immediately. Pay all cooperation fees in full."

Justin Evans was taken aback. "Why?"

Mrs. Evans lowered her eyes. "Miss Evelyn saved your sister's life. We owe her this money. Even if the Zhao Group goes bankrupt, we cannot owe her!"

Justin Evans nodded heavily. "You're right, Mom."

Amid the chaos in the Evans family, in the study of the Nan family villa.

Alexander Vance was in an international meeting.

Thomas Watson reported, "The overseas campaign has been successful. Boss, are you sure about acquiring the Zhao Group? The disadvantages outweigh the advantages!"

Evelyn had just taken a taxi back to the Nan residence.