Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 693

The surgery was a success, and Imogen was transferred to the ICU. She would need 24 hours of observation, and if she passed this critical period with stable vitals, she would be moved to a regular ward.

Stephan changed his clothes and went in to check on her. Imogen's eyes were closed, her face pale from the blood loss, but her breathing was steady. The machines beside her were functioning normally, and all the readings were stable. She was officially out of danger.

After arranging for staff and medical personnel to care for her attentively, Stephan left the ICU.

Outside, Stanley was typing on his phone with his head down. Noticing Stephan's approach, he quickly shoved the phone into his pocket and greeted him respectfully, "Mr. Russell."

Stephan gave him a brief glance and asked, "Who were you messaging?"

"N-No one…" Stanley replied, his face unreadable. "It's just some reports from the subordinates regarding the Special Operations Unit's two recent captures. One is wrapped in a black robe and has spent many years by Pete's side. He's a man with unknown origins. The second captive is Johanna."

Earlier, in that SUV, Johanna had snatched the bronze bell from the robed man. Mimicking what she had secretly observed from him, she tried to control the venomous creature. Before he could snatch it back, she smashed the bell into pieces with all her strength.

The robed man was furious and slapped her so hard that her eardrum ruptured, knocking her unconscious on the spot.

When the Special Operations Unit arrived, both the robed man and Pete were too busy trying to escape to care about the injured Johanna, who had been left lying on the ground. It wasn't until they captured the robed man that the team found her during their sweep of the area.

Stanley cautiously asked, "Johanna was sent to the hospital by the Special Operations Unit. Mr. Russell, should we assign someone to keep an eye on her?"