Elvis snapped back to reality first, his feelings towards Fitch a mix of indifference and a lack of appreciation.

Was it wrong to be a shrewd and detached businessman? It didn't seem like a mistake.

"Mr. Haskins, hand over Ozzy to me. Zoey trustedto take care of him."

Fitch was holding the little pooch, sizing Elvis up with a few glances.

"How cyou have her keys?"

A man having a key to a woman's place, with both of them being single, was bound to raise eyebrows.

Elvis couldn't help but let out a chuckle before firing back a question.

"Mr. Haskins, I wonder in what capacity you are askingthis."

The atmosphere in the room froze over, as if coated in a frosty layer.

Holding Ozzy, Fitch was indifferent.

"Leave."

Elvis didn't move, but soon he heard footsteps at the door—the sound of security hurrying over.

Going head-to-head with someone like Fitch was a losing game.

Knowing better, Elvis left and waited outside, only to find that it had started to rain.

Without an umbrella, he retreated to his car.

he saw a few people leave the complex. The lights at the gate,

black umbrella and Ozzy in one arm, strode towards

height made him stand out even in front of his bodyguards, his trench coat giving off a vibe of solitary

bent down to place Ozzy inside before folding

assumed the

into his car, closing the door behind him, sealing out the damp, earthy smell

was warm. Ozzy, full and

gently touching his

puppy, cozy and comfortable, dozed

A little silly.

couldn't help but ask, "Sir, are we heading

this time, Fitch would still be

had left early to

"Yeah."

tone was lazy, soon interrupted by his ringing

Maja calling, probably about the dog. He muted

to sleep soundly in his

look out the

Greenfield Gardens, dinner was served course

woken up when Elvis told her that Fitch

was he

suddenly felt guilty

should he decide to

tried calling him. No answer. So

Still no answer.

temples. Beck immediately

first, Maja. What did I tell you? Sometimes you can't get in the middle of two people's business. With

They're adults. They know the consequences

at the spread of dishes with no appetite. lan was unreachable, and her friends were in trouble one by

she forced

dinner, she asked

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