Chapter 72

Evelyn's POV I hadn't been awake long when Emma brought me the phone.Calvin was already talking with Gary—I couldn't face Calvin myself, so I'd asked Gary to represent Dr. Blake. When I picked up, they seemed to have been chatting for a while. I was shocked by my playful colleague's three bold questions. That last one—was he serious?Gary really shouldn't joke during such important negotiations, but... I couldn't help feeling curious about Calvin's answer. Yet Gary didn't seem to think his question was inappropriate at all. When silence followed, Gary pushed further, "What's wrong? Too hard to answer?" "Not hard," Calvin's cold voice came through the phone. My heart clenched at his tone. I knew I shouldn't hope for anything, but I still wanted to know if those five years had meant something. He continued,"Beg for medicine, show remorse, but save..." "This time I need to save Clara." I loosened my grip on the phone, unsurprised. This was Calvin Wolfe, after all. Cold and ruthless. I was