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.

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

black umbrella and Ozzy in one

height made him stand out even in front of his bodyguards, his

to place Ozzy inside before folding the

and assumed the driver's

his car, closing the door behind him,

was warm. Ozzy, full and sleepy,

cradled him, gently touching

cozy and

A little silly.

ask, "Sir, are

time, Fitch would still be

he had left early

"Yeah."

tone was lazy, soon interrupted by

calling, probably about the dog.

to sleep soundly in his

turned to look out the window, lost

Greenfield Gardens, dinner was served course

woken up when Elvis told her that Fitch had gone to Zoey's

he

that he suddenly felt guilty and wanted to take care

why should he decide to do so on

tried calling him. No

Still no answer.

temples. Beck immediately took her

you? Sometimes you can't get in the middle of two people's business. With Carol, now Zoey.

haven't. They're

appetite. lan was unreachable, and her friends were in trouble one

she forced herself

dinner, she

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