“So...what do you wanna do first?” Victoria asked, standing awkwardly at Ryder’s room entrance.Despite the hospital’s recommendation that he rest, Ryder had insisted on at least being moved to the penthouse, which was familiar territory, while the medical team monitored him from there. He had spent enough time in the hospital already. Although the doctors had made it very clear that he needed to take things slowly after being stabbed, Ryder had never been good at doing what people told him to do.“I have to continue gathering some evidence I was accumulating against my father.” Ryder said, scrolling furiously on his laptop.“Oh, I see.”Victoria remained at the entrance for another few seconds, unsure whether she should come inside or leave him alone. Ryder was already buried in whatever he was reading, his attention fixed on the screen as he moved between different files. The bandage beneath his shirt was hidden from view, but she knew it was there. She had seen the wound,
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