Chapter 1744

Elias jolted back in fear, trying to put as much distance as possible between himself and the kitchen knife. His eyes were locked on Marion with unease. "Wait! Please take it easy. I'm just an employee. Don't take it out on me." Marion glared at Elias. "Tell me what your company is hiding, or I'll make you regret it." Terrified, Elias shouted, "Alright! Relax! I'll talk. But I'm bleeding out here. Please take me to the hospital. After I'm there, I'll tell you whatever you want to know." Marion added a little more pressure and pressed the knife harder against Elias' throat. A sharp sting cut through Elias' skin, and blood trailed down the knife. Elias cried out in pain as his body stiffened up. He kept his arms raised and was terrified that any movement would make the knife cut even deeper. "Please take me to the hospital. I just need a doctor to patch me up, and then I'll tell you everything. I just want to live." Marion turned to Matthew. "Do we need to send him to the hospital?