Chapter 98 Pay Up

"The bank's been blowing up our phones. They said if we don't pay off all our loans immediately, they'll file to seize the company tomorrow!" The words hit Maurice like a hammer. It was Gabriel. He had taken action. Maurice's vision went black. The room spun, and the phone slipped from his hand as his body collapsed backward. Soon, he hit the floor with a heavy thud. Cole, who had been grinning at the bank card in his hand, jumped at the noise. He turned and saw Maurice sprawled on the ground, motionless. Instantly, panic shot through him. "Dad? Dad!" He rushed over and checked on Maurice's breath. Luckily, he was still alive. Fumbling, Cole yanked out his phone and dialed 911. ... Outside the emergency room at the municipal hospital, Cole anxiously paced until a doctor finally walked out and pulled down his mask. "The patient suffered a sudden stroke. Luckily, you got him here in time, so his life isn't in danger. But the stroke left him partially paralyzed, and he'll have