out Henry's room and made her way there. After undergoing treatment,

ased on a contract, he had, over the last couple of years, found himself genuinely drawn to her. There was no

the rain outside, rushing to his side without even an umbrella.

bserving Henry's pallid comple

tried to brush it off, but there was an underlying fondness in his g

ff?!" she snapped, her annoyance

d, wouldn't you be without a

t, I'd hardly care if you were alive or dead." she retorted sharply

its luxurious details. She couldn't help but wonder how Henry,

t be left with any permanent injuries. I'll handle the chores just fine. As for th

to press further, the door opened to reveal Lily Turner,

l be performing in King City. Let's go together!" Lily Turner

's face lit up u

ding room alone is over ten thousand, and the front row

e, she said, "Maybe another time. Given my current positi

conspiratorially. "You know, they're the biggest jewelry conglomerate in King City. They've been booming these p

S

he's tight with the heir of the Emerald Melody Jewelry Group. I'm su

ards Henry, who appeared to be sleeping. The mere s

lone," Lily teased, though her voice held an

y, her face deliberately impassive. "I never imagined ou

rried they'd let you die," Henry sho

in annoyance. "Need I rem

brow, "Just a contr

t of their past and current situa