Mitch looked at Alice, puzzled. "I'm sorry, miss, but… what exactly do you mean by that?"Alice answered bluntly, not bothering to sugarcoat her words. "I figured that your boss would send you here with a suitcase full of cash to throw in my friend's face to remind her of her place and warn her not to mess with Sharon."After hearing that, Mitch broke into a cold sweat and hurriedly explained, "Mr. Hale did no such thing! He truly wants to make it up to Ms. Smith. There's no hidden agenda, and this isn't some veiled threat."He then turned to the woman on the hospital bed and added, "Ms. Smith, please believe me when I say that I'm here on Mr. Hale's behalf. Everything I say reflects his intentions." He tried his best to convey sincerity through his tone and expression, but it felt like she was treating him as the villain in this story.Macie met his gaze before saying, "Please, have a seat, Mr. Keane."Mitch pulled over a chair and sat down, holding a draft document that outlined
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