Chapter 154 - How Is He?

When James Thomson and Peter Carter reached the hospital in the City T, Mr. Harris Thomson, and Cathrine Thomson were already there. Catherine Thomson was sitting near the entrance and crying.

"James, are you here?"Mrs. Catherine asked as she saw James Thomson entering the hospital. 

"Yes, Mom. Where is dad?"He asked her in a worried tone

"He is in front of the operation room."

"I am going there."He said and left the place. Mr. Harris Thomson was sitting in front of the operation room.

"How is he?"James Thomson asked as he reached near them.

"His condition is not good. He has already lost a lot of his blood. Now he is still inside the operation room."Mr. Harris Thomson replied in a worried tone.

"Where were the guards? Why he went there alone?"

"You know how stubborn is your Grandpa.I asked him to take the guards with him, but he said that he has to meet someone important. So he wanted to go there alone. The........the attacker stabbed him mercilessly."Mr. Harris Thomson replied with a sigh.

"Who was that person? Have you got any information about that?"James Thomson asked thoughtfully.

"My people are still investigating it. The spot where he attacked my father was a blind spot of a CCTV camera.I think they planned it perfectly.I wonder who might be that person, who can try to kill him like that?"Mr. Harris Thomson said in a sad tone.

"Who he might me? If this is a planned attack, then the attacker must be aware of his visit to that place. Do you have any idea about the person, who called him to meet?"

"No,I asked him about it. But he did not tell me.I don't know who is that person. But I think that person must be very important to him. He was very happy before leaving the home. He was even humming a song at the time of leaving.I have not seen him that happy in the last few years."Mr. Harris Thomson replied thoughtfully. James Thomson lost in deep thought.

"Boss, I think I should leave now. The directors are calling me non-stop.I have to look into the matter as soon as possible."Peter Carter came near James Thomson and said in a low voice. James Thomson nodded.

"I heard that something happened in the company. Is it very serious?"Mr. Harris Thosmon asked James Thomson as Peter Carter was leaving the place.

"Yes. Someone tried to steal my data from my computer.I still don't know how serious the matter is."James Thomson replied with a sigh,

"Then you should leave. That matter is also very important for you."Mr. Harris Thosmon said.

"No.I will stay here for Grandpa. He is now fighting with his death. How, can I not be here?"James Thomson said in a worried tone.

"James,I know that you are worried for your Grandpa, but the company matters are equally important for you. You need not worry about your Grandpa. The doctors are trying their best to save him. I am here.I sent your mother to get some fresh air. She will return here soon to accompany me. You just go and do your work. Many people are depending upon you through the company. You can not let them suffer for your personal matters. Now go and do your duty."Mr. Harris Thosmon said in a serious tone.

"But, I....."James Thomson wanted to speak something but was stopped by Catherine Thomson.

"Your father is right. Go and do your work. Peter is waiting for you downstairs."She said.

"Ok then.I am leaving."James Thomson said after thinking for a moment and left the place hurriedly. He reached the parking lot where Peter Carter was waiting for him.

"Boss, are you going to the company with me? Lady boss asked me to wait for you."Peter Carter asked.

"Yes.I should take care of that matter as soon as possible."James Thomson said and get in the car.

As they were leaving the hospital, suddenly something came to James Thomson's mind.

"Peter, did you inform Nina about my departure?"James Thomson asked in a worried tone.

"No boss,It totally slipped my mind."Peter Carter replied in a worried tone.

"Give me your mobile."

"Here it is. Boss,I already ask someone to send your mobile. He is on the way.I am sorry boss,I should have been more take care of it before leaving the office."

"It was my fault that I left it there in the company.I just forgot as I got the news."James Thomson said and dialed Nina Anderson's number.

"The number you have dialed is currently switched off. Please dial after some time."A computer-generated voice replied.

"It is strange."James Thomson mumbled.

"What is it, boss? Is she not receiving the call?"Peter Carter asked in a confused tone.

"Her mobile phone is switched off."James Thomson replied.

"She might be sleeping right now. It is late already. So it is normal to sleep now anyway."

"But why would she switch off her mobile? Should not she be waiting for my call, as I left without informing her?"James Thomson said thoughtfully.

"Boss, did not you tell this morning that you two fought? She might be still angry at you."Peter Carter said after thinking for a moment.

"Yes. but I .....I don't think that she would be angry at me that long. Peter, call and ask the guards to guard the house well.I am a bit worried for her."James Thomson said in a worried tone and returned his mobile phone.

"Ok boss,I will call them right away."Peter Carter said and dialed a number.

"Hello, where are you? Are you guarding the house, well?"Peter Carter asked the head guard.

"No, we left already. Did not you send a message this morning that we need not guard the house anymore?"The head Guard asked in a confused tone.

"What! When did I send you the message? Why would  I ask you to leave the place? How can you be so irresponsible? Go to the apartment immediately and see if she is inside or not. Treat it as urgent."

"Okay boss."The head Guard replied and hung up the call.

"What happened?"James Thomson asked worriedly.

"Boss,I think someone hacked my mobile and send the guards a message.Th.......they already left the house.I.......I think someone ....."Peter Carter could not complete the sentence as JmaesThosmon stopped him in the middle.

"Wh.....what did you say?It....it means she is in danger.I must go there. Turn the car."

"Boss, please calm down. You need to think properly before doing anything. Your every step is now crucial for you You can not act thoughtlessly. You must be patient."Peter Carter said in a thoughtful voice.

"What do you mean by that? How can I be patient when my ......my Nina is in danger?I want to return to the city R immediately."

"Boss, just think about the situation here. You are responsible for the matter of the headquarter. You can not leave the responsibility here. You must be present in the company in person. Apart from that, the Chairman is also in such a condition. How can you leave your Grandpa? And about the matter with Miss Nina, we can send our best people to protect her.I trust my men over there. They will save her from any type of situation. And apart from that, we can take help of Mr. Lin also." Peter Carter said in a calm tone. James Thomson lost in deep thought. He remembered the words his father told him some time ago.

'You just go and do your work. Many people are depending upon you through the company. You can not let them suffer for your personal matters. Now go and do your duty.......what he told is correct.I can not run away from my responsibilities.'James Thomson thought.

"Peter, you leave immediately for the city R.I am handing over her responsibility to you. call Mr. Martin and ask his help.I will take care of the matters here and follow you. Now pull over there."James Thomson said in a decisive tone.

"Ok, boss,I will call a cab for you."Peter Carter replied.

"No need. You just leave. She must not get hurt."James Thomson said in a thoughtful tone.