New beginning: Billionaire love story

"Yeah, it's me," Grace said. "How's Carson's condition?"

"He's fine now," Vivian said. "The doctor said he can go back after staying in the hospital for a few more days. Grace, why haven't I seen you recently?"

"I'm in Seefer City right now," Grace said.

"Seefer City?" Vivian said as she widened her eyes in slight surprise. She thought, 'Isn't that my hometown?'

"Yes, Vivian," Grace said. "Too many things have happened recently... I'm physically and emotionally exhausted." As she spoke, she choked up.

"How come you ended up in Seefer City?" Vivian said. "And why are you calling me from a landline?" "My phone fell into the sea," Grace said. "I'm at Central Hospital in Seefer City right now."

Vivian knew that Grace must have been through a lot, but it wasn't something that could be explained clearly over the phone in a short amount of time.

"Are you injured?" she said. "How come you are in the hospital?"

Grace said, "It's Brian..." She could not help but choke up when she thought of Brian's current state. Vivian hurriedly said, "Grace, don't cry. Do you have any money with you right now?"

"Don't worry," Grace said. "I still have money. I'll return once Brian's condition stabilizes a bit."

With that said, Grace hung up.

Carson came out of the bathroom after taking a shower. When he saw Vivian in a daze, he asked, "What's wrong?"

"It's your sister," Vivian said. "It seems like she's in some trouble. Both she and Brian are in Seefer City. It appears that Brian is hospitalized."

Carson frowned and said, "Isn't that your hometown?"

"Yep," Vivian said. "I'm also puzzled. Why did the two of them go there? It's not a tourist area, and there's no business to develop."

Upon hearing that Brian was hospitalized, Carson was certain that something bad had happened. He said worriedly, "I'll check out of the hospital tomorrow. We'll pick them up."

Vivian hesitated for a moment. She said, "But your illness..."

"There's nothing serious about my illness," Carson said. "I've almost recovered."

"But you're still on the IV drip," Vivian said.

hospite you can't check out of the

tomorrow. You have to

finish the drip that needs to be administered."

"It's fine," Carson said. "It's settled then."

"I know you're worried about your sister's safety, but she's also worried about you," Vivian said. "I've asked her. Even though she's in the hospital, she still has some money with her. She'll be fine."

Carson frowned, saying, "I'm worried. I'm her only family member."

Vivian frowned as she looked at him for a moment. In the end, she had no choice but to compromise, saying, "Alright then."

At night, the nurse came to administer an IV drip for Carson. Vivian went to handle the discharge procedures for him.

Carson took the medicine after

had a slight sedative effect. After the drip was set up, he slowly closed his eye's,

en

hat and dressed in a white coat walked into Carson's ward. The light in the ward was dim. After the man walked in, he turned off the only small

the faint moonlight

Start of The GameEligos sat in his office, the dim light from his desk lamp casting long shadows across the room. His fingers drummed rhythmically on the polished wood as he schemed

news that Claire would be traveling to Las Vegas for the Harris Hotel opening had reached him, and it presented a golden opportunity. Eligos smirked, the wheels in his mind turning rapidly. He

Claire Peterson admitted what she did to Allan. Her lies had ruined his family, and for that,

phone and dialed Andre's number. It rang twice before Andre picked up on

tinged with a hint

smile widened as he spoke, his voice smooth and

apartment, frowned, his grip tightening on the phone. Whenever Eligos called, it meant he

enjoying the power he held over the man on the other end of the line. "I have an assignment for you, Andre. You'll

frown deepened, confusion lacing his words. "Why Vegas all

chuckled softly. "Because Claire Peterson will be there, and you have a part to play.

lump forming in his throat. He knew better than to question Eligos, but the sense of dread

good time," Eligos replied, his tone dismissive. "For now, what's

He could feel the

isn't just about you, Andre. If you fail me, it won't end well-for you

health had been the leverage Eligos used to keep him in line. The thought of her suffering because of

touch with the details soon. Remember, Andre, everything depends on

leaving Andre staring at the phone, his mind racing. He felt the walls closing in around him, the weight of Eligos's demands suffocating. His life had become a nightmare, and every decision

Las Vegas would be the perfect stage for the next act in his

on his worn couch, his head in his hands. He couldn't shake the feeling of regret that gnawed at him. Trusting Eligos had been a mistake, one he wished he could undo. But

one of

be there. Eligos read through the

to Andre, providing him with a few key instructions. He made it clear that Andre's role would be pivotal and that any deviation from the plan

phone buzzed, pulling him from his spiraling thoughts. He glanced at the screen, seeing the message from Eligos. His stomach twisted as he read the instructions, the reality of what was