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, and he was working, his

know," Elise blurted, hurrying to the bedside. She set the

glanced up. "What

from Gideon that you fainted and had to be hospitalized. Why didn't you tell

yourself you need to go home and

it to him. "I made this

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

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

gently. "Elise, you should go home. Hospitals are full of germs, and you're still recovering. It's not safe

Magnus was still worried about her. Maybe she

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

lowered his eyes. "I'm not mad

knew her words had

"Magnus, can I ask you for a

an eyebrow. "What is

owner of M Boutique, right? Would you be willing

didn't answer

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