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.

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

hurrying to the bedside. She

glanced up. "What

and had to be hospitalized. Why didn't you tell me? I was terrified. If

need to go

chicken soup, offering it to him. "I made this especially for you. The doctor said your stomach's still weak, so

accepted the bowl and took a sip. The broth was rich and

the bowl in his hands seemed

smiled gently. "Elise, you should go home. Hospitals are

still worried about her. Maybe she still meant something to him

compete with Isadora. I just... I really appreciate everything you've done for me. I guess I'm afraid that once I'm

lowered his eyes. "I'm not mad

reaction, Elise knew her words had struck

"Magnus, can I ask you for a

arched an eyebrow. "What is

right? Would you be willing to help me get

didn't answer right

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