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“Where can we find Michael?” Edgar asked.

The nurse looked at him quizzically. “Are you a family member or a colleague of Michael?”

Edgar’s bodyguard, growing impatient, interjected, “Our boss is here to visit Michael on behalf of the company. Just lead the way.”

Fearing Edgar’s displeasure, the nurse quickly complied and led them to Michael’s room.

Meanwhile, Debra had already arrived. Due to Michael’s specialized profession, his room was guarded. Even so, the hospital wasn't entirely secure, and it had been decided that Michael would be taken home the following day to recover.

Michael lay in bed, his face pale, his body clad in a hospital gown. His head was swathed in bandages, evidence of his serious injuries.

When he saw Debra, he instinctively tried to sit up.

“Don’t move,” Debra said.

Michael complied, sinking back into the bed. Debra took a seat nearby and turned to the director. “Didn’t you say it wasn’t serious?”

“Well…” the director faltered.

Michael offered a weak smile. “I had him tell you that. The life of a trainee is tough, and I didn’t want to worry you.”

Debra raised an eyebrow. “Thanks to you, I’m here now.”

Ben entered, his arms laden with documents. “Madam, since you’re here, you might as well work from here. Many documents await your signature.”

“Okay,” Debra nodded, settling onto a nearby sofa as Ben placed the documents down.

She instructed Ben, “Go get some fruit for Michael.”

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The room was already filled with fruit and flower baskets.

Debra glanced around and said thoughtfully, “You’re right.”

Ben asked, “Should I wash an apple then?”

Without looking up from the documents, Debra replied, “Go ahead.”

Michael teased her, “You said you came to visit me, but it seems like you’re just working in a different place.”

Debra responded, “You’re my gem, and I’m waiting for you to make money for me. You can’t fall, and I’ve come to ensure that.”

Just then, the nurse led Edgar to the door. “Mr. Odom, this is the room.”

Edgar peered through the glass, his gaze falling on Debra. She sat on the sofa, her hair tucked behind her ear, completely engrossed in the documents.

He lingered, his curiosity piqued. ‘What is it about this woman that makes Juan and Marion fight over her?’

Ben, returning with the apple, noticed Edgar outside and instinctively retreated to a corner. He worked as Debra’s secretary, a fact well-known in certain circles. However, Debra had officially left the McKinney Group, and with the Frazier Group's bankruptcy and Frazier Entertainment's merger into the McKinney Group, Debra no longer held any position.

If Edgar discovered he was still working with Debra, it might raise questions about her connection to the McKinney Group.

Thinking quickly, he texted Debra: [Edgar is outside the door.]

She saw the message and planned to hide the documents when a knock sounded at the door.