Chapter 520

As the door closed behind him, effectively isolating Yves from Sean, Cynthia secured the contract and took a seat in the hallway outside the operating room.

She did not ask Sean about Joshua's condition. If it were not severe, he would not have paid such a hefty sum to negotiate with Yves. Requesting Yves's help was a sign of dire circumstances.

As she waited, Sean approached and sat down beside her.

Neither spoke for a while.

Eventually, Sean turned to her and asked, "What's your relationship with Yves?"

"Friends," came Cynthia's succinct response.

"With benefits?"

"No."

"Then why did he bring you here?" Sean's heart tightened bit by bit. His expression was as unruffled as ever, giving the appearance of idle chit-chat.

At this late hour, a man and a woman alone together would certainly raise eyebrows.

Moreover, Yves, as reclusive as he was, would not have kept company unless it was someone important to him.

It indicated that when Sean had contacted Yves, he was w