"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

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

en

into Carson's ward.

the faint moonlight

light from his desk

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 wouldn't need to make an entrance

was a dish best-served cold, and Eligos was a master chef, meticulously planning every detail. He wouldn't stop until Claire Peterson admitted what she did to Allan. Her

reached for his cell phone and dialed Andre's number. It rang twice before Andre

cautious, tinged with a hint of

as he spoke, his

tightening on the phone. Whenever Eligos called, it meant he wanted something. Andre knew better than to expect a casual chat. "Eligos. What can I do for

on the other end of the

his words. "Why Vegas

chuckled softly. "Because Claire Peterson will be there, and you

throat. He knew better than to question Eligos, but the sense

replied, his tone dismissive. "For now, what's important is that you prepare yourself. You'll need to

something Andre felt he could summon easily, especially when Eligos was involved. He could feel the weight of Eligos's expectations pressing

hardened, losing the playful edge. "You had better. This isn't just about you, Andre. If you fail

been the leverage Eligos used to keep him in line. The thought of her suffering because of his mistakes made

voice smooth once more. "I'll be in touch with the details soon. Remember, Andre,

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 he made seemed to

had little choice but to comply. Las Vegas would be the perfect

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 it was too late now. The question was no longer if he could escape Eligos's grasp, but how long

from one of his informants. The message confirmed Claire's itinerary

would be there. Eligos read

himself. He quickly drafted a message 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

Eligos. His stomach twisted as he read the instructions, the

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