Chapter 84

No one came around on the second day, so Charisse spent the whole day keeping Elena company, watching cartoons with her. Later that night, Clayton dropped by with a late-night snack and casually asked, "So, making any progress?" "Mr. Ellis, I still haven't had a chance to talk to Mr. Ross. I need a bit more time," she replied. "Speed it up. Business deals don't need long speeches." Charisse rolled her eyes inwardly—if it's so easy, why don't you say that one sentence yourself? Still, the way he kept pushing made it crystal clear—he really needed those goods. Was he planning something big? Would things fall apart if he couldn't get his hands on them? By the third day, someone unexpected showed up at the hospital room—Victoria. Since that hotel fiasco at Julian' party, it was the first time they crossed paths again. The moment Charisse laid eyes on her, her hand somehow hurt a little more. She blocked the door, keeping her out. "Miss Ross said she's not seeing anyone." Victoria sneered,