Dorothy felt a chill of apprehension, so she didnât wander far. Instead, she chose a nearby bench to sit
on
The call connected, and the driverâs voice sounded on the other end.
âSorry to bother you so lateâ
âNo problem. Where are you now?â Dorothy lowered her voice, not wanting to disturb the other hospital
patients.
Iâm near Tranquil Road. I cant seem to hail a cab, and Iâm trying to get back to my hotel,â Dorothy
searched for the hotel on her map app, then carefully explained how to get there The man on the other
end listened in silence until she asked, âDid you get all that?â âMmm, Iâm listening
Ime up on WhatsApp or try to make it to the main street. There should be cabs there.â
âThatâs about it. If you still canât find your way hit r
âAlrightâ
Dorothy glanced at the time on her wristwatch and murmured. Since youâre in Haverbrook City should I
deliver the receipt to you tomorrow
âNo need.â The driver responded without hesitation. I ask you if I need it
Dorothy was a bit puzzled
Previously, she had deleted his contact, but he added her back just to get this receipt.
But now, when she repeatedly offered to give him the receipt, he seemed to be avoiding it. He didnât
show ap
pressing need for the receipt.
âThank youâ
âNo need.â
Without any further fuss, the call
Dorothyâs mind was still in a whirl, so she didnt continue to dwell on it.
She got up from the bench, intending to head back to the ward, when suddenly, Dorothy heard
something being kicked behind her.
was very close
What could it be at this time of night?
Feeling a bit frightened, she quickened her pace
But she had only taken a few steps when she bumped into a solid chest.
Startled, Dorothy looked up.
It was Emmett.
âMa. Sanchez, whatâs wrong?â
âNothing âSeeing Emmett brought a sense of relief to her. âItâs a bit spooky in the hospital at night. What
about you? Did something happen? Is Natala
âNo. Sheâs sleeping soundly and the doctor removed her IV. I noticed you hadnât come back, and I was
worried something had happened.â Emmett stood next to Dorothy as his tall figure cast a large shadow
over her.
âJust chatting with a friend.â Dorothy smiled. âSince sheâs had her Vermoved, can we go now?â
Emmett nodded. âSure! 111 come back to check on her in the morning. You can go on with your work,
Ms. Sanchez.â
Dorothy agreed.
After all, she wasnât here on vacation. She couldnât keep putting her job on hold. If Lane became upset,
it wouldnât be good for their careers.
As their figures receded into the distance, a man emerged from the corner of the corridor.
Everett squinted. The displeasure in his eyes was clear.
Why were there so many pecky men around Dolphy?
He took out his phone and dialed Kevinâs number.
âFind out what projects East Star Enterprises has in Havenbrook Cityâ
âYes, Mr. Lopez. Are you in Haverbrook City now?â
âYeahâ
âWould you like me to arrange anything for you? The presidential suite at the Crimson Hotel is always
available for you.â
âNo need.â Everettâs lips moved slightly, and his deep voice echoed. âJust investigate what I asked.
Investigate this man as wellâ
With a flick of his slender finger, he sent over a picture of Emmett he had snapped earlier
âAlright, Mr. Lopez get right on it?
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