Chapter 302

"Until you’re steady on your feet, my choice is your choice." Charles Hart’s tone left no room for argument as he carried her quickly toward the elevator. He could feel her body shaking slightly in his arms—it was the side effects of the drug kicking in. "Is the medicine acting up again? I’m taking you to see a doctor." "I need to go to the hospital’s logistics wing!" Stella Johnson was gasping for breath, eyes sharp as she looked at him. "I’ll handle it myself." Charles’s eyes narrowed. Right then, the elevator doors slid open. He stepped inside with her in his arms and pressed the button for the third level underground. "How did you even think of—" Before he could finish, the elevator jolted violently. The lights flickered, then went out completely. The sudden darkness made Stella gasp and instinctively grab his shirt. "Don’t worry, I’m here." Charles pulled her tighter, reaching out with one hand to hit the emergency call button—nothing, no reaction. The elevator was stuck between t