Chapter 114

"Oh? Is that so?" Penelope Dawson looked down her nose at Elise, her tone

dripping with disdain. "My offer stands until the end of the month. If the Harrisons manage to secure the deal on their own, you'll be out of the picture."

With that, Penelope strode toward the luxury sedan waiting at the door.

The chauffeur spotted her approaching and immediately sprang into action, bowing slightly as he opened the door.

A moment later, the car sped off, leaving nothing but a fading cloud of exhaust in its wake.

Elise remained standing there, her fists clenched tightly at her sides.

***

Thirty minutes later, at the Wainwright family's private clinic.

Elise stood outside the VIP suite and pushed open the door.

hospital bed, dressed in a pale-blue patient's gown. A rolling tray

really scared me, you know," Elise blurted, hurrying to the bedside. She set the insulated

"What are you doing

as she gazed at him, her concern impossible to miss. “I heard from Gideon that you fainted and had to be hospitalized. Why didn't you tell me? I was terrified. If anything

fine. You just had surgery yourself you need to go home and rest," Magnus

to him. "I made this especially for you. The doctor

bowl and took a sip. The broth was rich and savory, but somehow, the

Isadora once making him chicken soup, too. Suddenly, the

and smiled gently. "Elise, you should go home.

leapt Magnus was still worried about her. Maybe she still

said before-I didn't mean any of it. I wasn't trying to compete with Isadora.

eyes. "I'm not

his reaction, Elise knew her words had struck

I

an eyebrow.

Would you be willing to help

answer right

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