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.

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

holding a black umbrella and Ozzy in one arm, strode

out even in front of his bodyguards, his trench coat giving off a vibe of

place Ozzy inside before folding the umbrella and

and assumed the driver's

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

of the car was warm. Ozzy, full and sleepy, sprawled on the leather

him, gently touching

and comfortable, dozed

A little silly.

driver couldn't help but ask, "Sir,

would still be at the office,

left early

"Yeah."

lazy, soon interrupted by his ringing

was Maja calling, probably about the dog. He muted

sleep

to look out

at Greenfield Gardens, dinner

Elvis told her that Fitch had gone to

was he playing at

that he suddenly felt guilty and wanted to take care

to

calling him. No answer. So she

Still no answer.

temples. Beck

Sometimes you can't get in the

and they haven't. They're adults. They know

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

forced

she asked Beck

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