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."

closing his eyes briefly before

relapse. I was aware of what's been

one more person worrying. It was better for you to keep an eye on the project abroad.

fack had been working around the clock, practically running on no sleep. But the potential profits

live long enough to see

"Zack, don't tell me something's

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

and urged him, "Zack, please just tell me. What could be worse than relapsing?" Zackhanded me his phone. "Harmon Group has taken over the overseas project, essentially replacing your studio. He has documents with your signature and thumbprint, claiming you

yet as he was

clearly showed the outsourcing agreement and an authorization letter granting Leonard full rights

my thumbprint on those documents almost

me to stamp my thumbprint on these documents and they

had taken