A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 392

Elissa glanced at Frank, who was the first to decline. "No, that's alright. I should get going."

"Okay," Elissa nodded.

As she was about to step inside, Frank couldn't help but add, "Since you're pregnant, don't work too hard. As for meals, I'll have Edna prepare them and send them over from now on." It was a way to take care of her without being intrusive.

When he wanted to be, Frank had always been a thoughtful person. But she couldn't accept his kindness now, not with a clear conscience.

Before she could refuse, Frank anticipated her, a faint smile on his lips. "You used to call me ‘brother' all the time. You need someone to look after you now. Think of it as a small favor."

Elissa's lips thinned. "Then… thank you."

"Don't thank me. Consider it me paying a debt. Now, go inside. Don't stand for too long." With that, he turned toward the elevator, the smile instantly vanishing from his face, replaced by a profound sense of loss. He had been so afraid of losing his composure in front of her, only to find his eyes were just dry. Painfully dry.

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Preparations for the Murphy Group's drug launch press conference were in full swing.

Marcia was completely blindsided. She couldn't believe Elissa had the audacity to hold such a massive press conference for a drug with such mediocre effects, even claiming it was a breakthrough with zero side effects. This was going to blow up in her face and drag the entire Murphy Group down with her.

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