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.

leave the complex.

Ozzy in one arm, strode towards his limited edition luxury

his bodyguards, his trench coat

inside before folding the

assumed

settled into his car, closing the door behind him,

warm. Ozzy, full and sleepy, sprawled on

cradled him, gently touching his

cozy and comfortable,

A little silly.

driver couldn't help but ask,

time, Fitch would still be at the

left early to

"Yeah."

was lazy, soon interrupted by

glanced at the screen—it was Maja calling, probably about the dog.

sleep soundly in

turned to look out

at Greenfield Gardens, dinner

told her that Fitch had gone to

was he playing at

that he suddenly felt guilty and wanted

why should he decide to do

tried calling him. No answer. So she called

Still no answer.

throbbed at her temples. Beck immediately

I tell you? Sometimes you can't get in the middle of two

help, and they haven't. They're adults.

spread of dishes with no appetite. lan

she forced herself

she

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