Chapter 54

Emily was alone with Jeffry in her room. She asks Jared and Shila to leave and assures them that she will be fine. Shila takes it easy because she doesn't know who Jeffry Allen is, and all she knows is the man's intention to build a business together with Emily, while Jared is different.

Jared couldn't forget Jeffry's piercing gaze, as if he knew Jared well and now came with a purpose.

Emily didn't see it the same way. To her, Jeffry Allen had been created as a package deal with a loud and arrogant character. So she was not surprised to see how the interaction between Jeffry and Jared went.

"I didn't know you were in the hospital." The man started the conversation with a gaze that could not be separated from Emily, who was still lying down with a bruised face in several parts and an ear still covered with bandages.

"When did you arrive in Eastonville? I'm sorry I asked you to come here; I was afraid I wouldn't be able to make it to your office on time."

The man brought his face closer