More Than A Favor

A Favor 140

I had spent so much effort trying to orchestrate a ride in the car, and yet, in the end, my wish was granted so easily. However, obtaining the specific address I needed required a more detailed plan.

"Ben, can you pull over? I feel sick, and I think I need to vomit," I said, clutching my stomach and feigning discomfort as we passed a pharmacy.

"Sure, sure," Ben replied, immediately glancing at me through the rearview mirror, his face full of concern.

The car slowed to a stop. Ben quickly turned to check on me. "Elaine, are you okay? Should I take you to the hospital?"

"I think it's the coffee Ethan made," I said, using Ethan's name to amplify Ben's concern. "It upset my stomach. Could you get me some omeprazole? I might feel better after taking it."

Ben nodded, clearly worried. "Are you sure you don't want to go to the hospital instead?"

I didn't respond, but Ben grasped the situation instantly. Over the years, he had learned my standing in

the Mercer family. Even though I was no longer with Logan, Ben wouldn't dare to take me lightly.

"All right, I'll get the medicine." Ben stepped out of the car, but I added quickly, "Could you also grab a bottle of water?"

pour you some when I get back," he

action. I leaned over, heart pounding,

as I scrolled through the records, constantly glancing outside to make sure Ben wasn't coming back. I knew I had

my dismay, I couldn't find anything promising-not even routes from the past

bubbled up inside me, but I refused to give up. I continued searching as Ben walked back across the railing,

I spotted a

be labeled as private unless someone had deliberately hidden them. My instincts told

accessing the private route required a

my lip, realizing the problem. Ben, as the

owner and likely the one responsible for setting the password. Ben was

than two minutes away.

Ethan's password might be. I had three chances, but if I got it wrong, the system would lock and

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