Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 450

Chapter 450 The Thief

I couldn't shake the uneasy feeling gnawing at me atter Penelope left. I thought back to all the documents Leonard had pressed my thumbprint onto.

I couldn't remember the specifics, but I vaguely recalled two construction project files and another one in Aelish-likely an international outsourcing agreement. With so many documents, I couldn't possibly remember every detail, but I was certain Leonard was up to no good. My situation was stable for now, but if anything went wrong with those projects, I'd likely be summoned to the police station. And in my current state, that could turn ugly.

Just as I was wrestling with these thoughts, Zack returned from Manovia. Since my accident, he had been abroad supervising a project. When he arrived at my hospital ward, he was still dragging his suitcase behind him.

"Eva.." he called out my name but then fell silent, clearly taken abacio

I looked gaunt, my hair was completely gone, and my face was pale and wom

I forced a smile. "Zack, no words for me? Did I scare you? I'll gain the weight back once I'm done with chemo. I promise."

his eyes briefly before regaining his usual

expect you to relapse. I was aware of what's been happening here, but I was tied

come back, there'd just be one more person worrying. It was better for you to keep an eye on the project abroad. Once it starts making money, maybe I'll get a cut of the profits," I said, trying to keep my tone light, not wanting

Manovia was crucial. Because of it, fack had been working around the clock, practically running on no sleep. But the

live long enough to see the dividends. With some extra

"Zack, don't tell me something's

as soon as I mentioned the project, a flicker of discomfort crossed Zack's face, which made my

"Eva, I think you need to know about this. But promise me you won't get upset." Hearing that, my heart was already racing. I nodded firmly and urged him, "Zack, please just

as he was worried you wouldn't take it well. But

taken, but they clearly showed the outsourcing agreement and an authorization letter granting

my thumbprint on those documents almost made me

forced me to stamp my thumbprint on

had taken legal