Felicity looked at him with the most sincere eyes she could muster, lifting her hand in a pledge, "I swear, I got this."

Silence filled the car, cooling the atmosphere to a freezing point. She deliberately avoided Miles's glare, offering an awkward smile, "Look, I was just thinking... taking you to the hospital might dent your pride. But if you're cool with it, I'm totally up for accompanying you!" He stayed silent, making her anxiety spike.

Just as Felicity was brainstorming other solutions, Miles finally spoke up, "Fine, you'll come with me to the hospital."

"Wait, what?"

Seeing him start the engine, Felicity was caught off guard, "Like, right now?! Calvin is still waiting for me back at the room!" "Yes, now."

He couldn't bear the thought of Felicity spending another moment alone with that guy!

Whatever the excuse, he'd rather have her with him.

Felicity muttered under her breath, "Geez, in such a rush..."

...

she stepped out and looked

life has a way

parents, high education, and unparalleled work ethic among his peers, had

guessed? Beneath that tall and handsome exterior,

hotel for a bit. When she looked up, she met Miles's gaze fixed on her. "If you're here with me, try

taken aback, "Focused? I was just

car, as if a myriad of urgent matters awaited his attention.

sounded like his phone would die from all

"No need."

distracted; he had to

pulled into the endless whirlpool of work waiting

She had joked about accompanying someone for a consult, and now, instead

at the other men, whispering, "Langston, haven't you made any insider connections in Eldonia City over

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