Godfrey sat in the back of his chauffeured car, staring at his phone with a heavy sigh. The disappointment from the postponed lunch still lingered, but he refused to let it sour his mood completely. Elena Quinn had seemed so promising, bright, cautious, and in need of the kind of security only he could provide. He typed out several messages, keeping his tone kind yet insistent.“Elena, I hope your friend is alright. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help with the hospital situation. I have excellent contacts there."Since he didn't get her reply, he sent the second one.“No pressure, of course. But I truly believe we could build something meaningful. Think about it. I’m here if you need anything.”Back at Maya’s apartment, Elena sat curled on the couch, still wrapped in the blanket her friend had draped over her shoulders. Her phone buzzed twice in quick succession. She read Godfrey’s messages with trembling fingers, her stomach twisting at his words.Elena’s phone
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