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Chapter 37: Victor's Offer

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Elena's POV

The message came two days after the board meeting.

I was at the hospital, sitting beside Miguel's bed. Still unconscious. Still critical. The doctors kept saying "stable" like it was supposed to be comforting, but stable meant nothing when your brother hadn't opened his eyes in four days.

My phone buzzed. Unknown number.

We should talk. Just you and me. No games. No threats. A genuine conversation about your future. - V

I should have deleted it. Should have blocked the number. Should have done anything except what I did.

I texted back: When and where?

The response was immediate: Tonight. 8 PM. The Renwick Hotel, penthouse suite. Come alone.

"Don't," a voice said behind me.

I turned. Adrien was standing in the doorway of Miguel's room. He looked worse than when I'd last seen him. Like he hadn't slept, hadn't eaten. Hadn't done anything but slowly disintegrate.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

"Visiting Miguel. Same as you." He came into the room, kept his distance from m
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