"Please, make sure you get me what I need ASAP. That's the real priority here," she said, wiping her swollen eyes. "Mr. Zach, maybe one day I'll agree to work with you, but only if you're not just using me. You also need to make sure I have a way out."

Zach chuckled, a mix of arrogance and something a bit twisted. "My dear Eliza, we're partners in this. It's not about using anyone. I would never let you get hurt."

"That's what I hope."

Eliza walked past Zach.

Aaron stepped out of his car, his eyes fixed on her. "Eliza."

"Aaron," Eliza walked up to him. "You've been such great help today. You should head back and get some rest."

"As a friend, it's the least I can do." He pressed his lips together gently. "I'm heading back to Martin Hospital. If you ever find it unbearable at Welton International, come and find me. I could arrange a job for you."

"Thank you, Aaron. I still owe Casper money. He won't let me off easily."

Rose had passed away. But debts didn't just disappear with a person.

Aaron nodded slightly, not saying much more. "You and Chelsea should head back home early. Send me a message when you get home, so I don't worry."

"Okay."

off, Eliza slumped into Chelsea's car, exhausted. Her head ached

on her fingertips and gently massaged Eliza's temples. "Go home and get some good sleep. We can

thank you for being here with me." Eliza held Chelsea's hand, feeling a sense of

"Try to get some

studio apartment and watched her go upstairs before leaving with peace of

tormented by nightmares all night. She had requested bereavement leave, and the company had granted her a week. She had planned to use this week to sort herself

next

to vacate her apartment. She thought there had been some mistake, but after an apologetic explanation from HR, she learned it was an instruction

on the brink of despair, he

have much. Barely a suitcase full. She returned to her parents' old

had finished unpacking,

your aunt. Come to Falconridge Hotel. I'm here

was signed

she didn't think much of it and

"Aaron."

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255