the Billionaires circle

Chapter 19: An Unexpected Tragedy

The vibrant energy of the city buzzed through the streets as Leo Montgomery made his way to a construction site for one of his latest architectural projects. He was in high spirits, excited to see the progress being made. The project was close to his heart, a community center that would bring people together and offer support to those in need.

As Leo walked through the site, he admired the work being done, chatting with the construction crew and offering his insights. He was so engrossed in the details that he didn't notice the loose metal pole perched precariously above him.

In an instant, the pole slipped, crashing down with a sickening thud. Leo was struck on the head, collapsing to the ground amidst shouts of alarm from the workers around him. The world went dark for Leo as he fell unconscious.

The news reached Olivia Hawthorne in the middle of a busy afternoon at her restaurant. Her phone rang, and when she saw it was from the construction site, she answered with a cheerful tone that quickly turned to horror as she listened to the voice on the other end.

"Olivia, there's been an accident. Leo's been hurt. He's being rushed to the hospital."

Olivia felt a wave of panic wash over her. She quickly informed her staff and rushed to the hospital, her heart pounding in her chest. She called Mateo Ramirez, Gabriel Salazar, and Ethan Knight, informing them of the accident. They all promised to meet her at the hospital.

Upon arrival, Olivia found herself in a sterile waiting room, the antiseptic smell and the beeping of machines filling the air. Her mind raced with worry and fear. Mateo, Gabriel, and Ethan arrived shortly after, each wearing expressions of deep concern.

Hours seemed to stretch into eternity as they waited for news. Finally, a doctor approached them, his face somber.

"Mr. Montgomery has suffered a severe head injury. He's in a coma. We're monitoring his condition closely, but it's too early to tell when he might wake up."

Olivia felt tears well up in her eyes, her heart breaking for Leo. Mateo put a comforting arm around her, while Gabriel and Ethan stood close, their presence offering silent support.

Days turned into weeks, and Leo remained in a coma. Olivia and her boyfriends took turns sitting by his bedside, talking to him, and holding his hand, hoping their love and presence would bring him back.

Olivia often found herself reflecting on the moments they had shared, the laughter, and the dreams they had talked about. She couldn't bear the thought of a future without Leo, and she clung to the hope that he would wake up.

Gabriel would bring sketches and drawings, sharing them with Leo as if he were awake, describing new art pieces and projects they could work on together. Mateo shared stories of their adventures, recounting happy memories to remind Leo of the life waiting for him. Ethan, ever the optimist, spoke of future plans and the places they would visit once Leo recovered.

The love and determination of Olivia and her boyfriends created a powerful energy in the room, a testament to their unbreakable bond. They vowed to stay by Leo's side, united in their hope and love, believing that one day he would open his eyes and return to them.