Carlson was extremely flustered when Benson coughed blood. He quickly contacted the doctor, Kingston Bell. Kingston rushed over as soon as possible.
"Mr. Mo, are you alright?"
Benson's face was very pale, and Kingston was full of worry.
Carlson asked in surprise, "Kingston, what's wrong with my father? Are you hiding things from me?"
Kingston glanced at Benson, then back at him, and finally said, "Benson indeed experienced health issues a long time ago. He was occupied by the workload since you didn't manage to get this position. He had been taking care of things for you."
"Get to the point!"
Carlson was impatient.
"I came here for Nathaniel and Mango, but how did this happen?"
It seemed to be all his fault!
Kingston was rendered speechless by Carlson's retort, but he still whispered, "Benson has lung cancer. He doesn't have much time left."
Carlson was in shock and disbelief.
"What did you say?"
Although he was not very close to Benson all these years, he did not expect this to happen so suddenly.
Meanwhile, Benson's condition became more stable under the doctor's treatment. Seeing Carlson like this, he said, "Don't panic. It's not a big deal."
"Seriously? Then what if you were really gone one day? What should we do then?"
Carlson raised his voice.
Benson looked at him speechlessly and did not know how what to say.
They had been distant from each other for too long. Not long ago, they had been arguing with for the sake of Nathaniel and Mango. However, he was questioning him about his condition now.
Brenson coughed twice, and Carlson quickly took a tissue and wiped the corner of his mouth. He whispered, "Don't think that you can get away from what you have done just because you are sick. You must apologise to Nathaniel and Mango!"
"Why are you stubborn?"
Benson was so angry that his face turned red, but he was stunned when he saw the persistence in
Carlson's eyes.
He used to be so innocent and naive. However, he had lost himself while being in power for all this time.
"We can't let Mango lead the Dark Night Empire. If you insist on making me apologise, that's fine. It's either she dismisses the team or she gives it to you. That way, I can rest assured. Otherwise, it'll bother me until the day I die! You're still young, and many things are not as beautiful as you think. If something happens in the future, you won't have a place to cry."
Brenson coughed as he spoke.
Carlson said firmly, "The Dark Night Empire is not on our side, so it's useless even if it's handed to us. If you're really worried, let them hand over the power to Zion. Zion is their son, and also my subordinate. Although he's just a child, I can train him well! Dad, you really think too much."
Benson was a little speechless when he heard Carlson's insistence. However, he did not say anything else.
Thinking of Zion's talent, Benson whispered, "Sissaye has a very good impression of him. Why don't we let the children get married?"
"Dad! What the hell are you thinking? Do you think it's like ancient time? An arranged marriage? I do like Zion, but they it's all up to destiny. A tied marriage won't have a happy ending!"
Carlson's stance was very firm.
Brenson was so angry that he coughed again.
"Are you trying to piss me off?"
"Aren't you dying soon? I'm not angry. I'm just telling the truth!"
Carlson's words were truly harsh and irritating.
"Get out of here!"
"Apologize to Mr. and Mrs. Ye!"
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