Two days zipped by, and at eight in the morning, Ethan stepped into Alan's room.Helma was at the bedside, watching a nurse feed Alan his liquid meal.Ethan had found all the staff locally, and they all spoke the language of Cerezo Isle.When Helma saw Ethan enter, she acknowledged him with a cool n
The following day, after she finished checking up on Alan, Helma heard the door swing open behind her. Her gaze grew more intense. She did not turn around, however. Instead, she listened to the footsteps that crept up behind her. "How's he doing today?" came Ethan's deep, concerned voice. Helma kep
Thrown off balance, Helma stumbled, catching herself on the foot of the bed to stay upright.The nausea clung to her as the door slammed shut behind Ethan.Taking deep breaths, Helma tried to steady her racing heart.Alan and Ethan both came from the Shade family, but they could not have been more d
Helma felt a tightness in her chest. "I'm sorry, Charles. Don't worry, I promise I'll take care of you guys—"Charles did not even let Helma finish before he gave her a hard shove. "Enough with the empty talk. I've heard it a million times. If you're so capable, then let us out already. You keep say
An hour later, Cole's wheels rolled to a stop outside the Pearce Group skyscraper.The receptionist on the ground floor did not waste a second and buzzed the big boss's office up top. Owen's right-hand man came down to do the honors."Mr. Guller, Mr. Pearce isn't around. He's out on business."Cole'
Andrew's voice came through, all business: "What's missing?" "Looks like it's the medical gear Boss Helma left behind," Manuele reported, eyeing the empty space. "Boss Morgan, ever since the drug research wrapped up, Miss King and the docs have been gone. Who would come back to swipe stuff? Think i
Ethan's face was lit with a grin as he gave Helma's shoulder a reassuring pat. "I'm counting on you to look after my little bro, Miss King."Helma stayed silent, though Ethan did not seem to mind. He stood up and strode out of the infirmary.Once the door clicked shut, Helma remained seated, taking
"Strategist!" Ethan glanced toward the door. "Monkey." Monkey stepped into the room promptly. "Strategist, your orders?" "Don't let her up to the third floor again without my permission." Monkey gave Ms. Shadow a gloating look and said, "Understood!" Ms. Shadow was escorted out of Ethan's offic