Clyde collapsed, halting any further conversation in its tracks.

Everyone followed the paramedics out, leaving me alone in the conference room.

Fenton was the last to leave, but he paused and turned back to me.

"Hey, Melanie, aren't you coming?"

I shook my head. "No, he wouldn't want to see me."

No matter his condition, he only wanted to see Rachel.

Fenton glanced outside, then approached me.

"Don't take it too hard, Melanie. Clyde... he'll come around."

"When will that be?"

As I watched everyone leave, my gaze was unfocused.

If he never comes around, is this how it's going to be forever?

Remembering his words, accusing me of being at fault, sent shivers down my spine.

I never knew Clyde could be so ruthless.

took over Patterson Enterprises, he's been a different person from the cheerful guy I once

get better, right?

my head, not sure if

issues, mood swings, prone to

mention

have shares in Patterson

sense eventually.

my

matter? Uncle's family probably

few shares and about to be ousted won't have

my phone buzzed. It was a message from

but her skills might not be strong. Still, be

message

mean she might have drugged Clyde or used

alone isn't very effective, but combined with drugs,

controversial, and information online is

"Melanie?"

but I quickly said,

surprised but nodded quickly, "Right, the hospital first. We'll deal with everything

healthy, no history of high blood pressure

a head injury, he shouldn't faint

like I was close to the truth but still couldn't connect all the

Clyde had already regained consciousness, though he looked a bit dazed. Rachel was by his side, their hands intertwined even when

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