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.

sat on the hospital bed, dressed in a pale-blue patient's gown. A rolling tray held his laptop,

me, you know," Elise blurted, hurrying to the bedside. She set the insulated thermos she'd brought onto the table, her worried eyes searching

"What are you

and had to be hospitalized. Why didn't you tell

just had surgery yourself you need to go home

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

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

the bowl in his hands seemed

soup back on the table and smiled gently. "Elise, you should go home. Hospitals are full of germs, and you're

still worried about

before-I didn't mean any of it. I wasn't trying to compete with Isadora. I just... I really appreciate everything you've

"I'm not

his reaction, Elise knew her words had struck

I ask

eyebrow. "What

right? Would you be willing to help me

answer

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