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

me, you know," Elise blurted, hurrying to the bedside. She

glanced up. "What are you

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 ever happened

had surgery yourself you need to

his dismissal, Elise unscrewed the thermos and ladled out some homemade chicken soup, offering it to him. "I made this especially for you. The doctor said your stomach's still weak, so you should have

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

making him chicken soup, too. Suddenly, the bowl in his hands

smiled gently. "Elise, you should go home. Hospitals are full of germs, and

worried about her.

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

eyes. "I'm not mad at

Elise knew her words

pressed on. "Magnus, can I ask you for a

arched an eyebrow.

willing to help me get M Boutique into the Harrison

answer

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