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 head quiddy, closing his eyes briefly

aware of what's been happening here, but I was tied up overseas, I'm sorry I

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,"

had been working around the clock,

I could at least live long enough to see the dividends. With some extra

don't tell

a flicker of discomfort crossed Zack's face, which made my

you won't get upset." Hearing that, my heart was already racing. I nodded firmly and urged him, "Zack, please

the team at your studio to tell you yet as he

photos on his phone seemed hastily taken, but they clearly showed the outsourcing agreement and

documents almost made

stamp my thumbprint

taken legal