Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort

“Understood, I’ll make the arrangements right away!” Ben then contacted Bruce and had him reinvestigate the case.

Zachary looked at the bandages on his right hand as he placed it over his aching chest and spaced out for a bit.

Where did I go wrong? Why are so many things happening lately? I’ve always had the greatest of strategies, and yet I seem to be failing time after time… This isn’t right…

He was snapped out of his train of thoughts when Taylor’s voice came from behind, “Cynthia wanted me to tell you that the venom in your body isn’t completely removed yet, so you need to be extra careful. Make sure you don’t walk around for the time being.”

Zachary turned around and looked at him as he said, “All right, thanks. How is she?”

“She was severely injured before this, so a whole night of stress got her wound all inflamed. She’s being treated as we speak,” Taylor replied with a pained look on his face.

“I’ll go see her.”

then gestured at one of his men

talk her out of it. I told her that Ellie would be fine as Nacht Group has its very own hospital and a ton of doctors. I also told her that your injuries are top secret, so outsiders shouldn’t get involved, but she refused to listen. She said she had to do something, and that she wouldn’t be able to eat nor sleep knowing that Ellie is in danger.

know exactly what he was implying,

and saw the doctor treating the inflamed wound

noticed how weary and pale her face

and greeted Zachary the moment he saw

red as she quickly tidied up her

for the trouble. Ellie’s condition is stable now, so you can rest assured,”

and signed, ”I’ve told them to call for me if anything

“Thanks…”

else to say apart

to change the topic. “I’ll head back to get you a few

and the two went out of the ward in a hurry, leaving Zachary

adjusting herself into a more comfortable position, only to drop her