Chapter 1978

Back To His Old Ways “I’m really sorry. Something urgent came up. Can I come by a little later?” Denise asked.

“How much longer? We’re off duty after five,” the nurse replied. “We don’t control payments, I hope you understand.”

Denise gripped the phone tighter. “I understand. I’ll be there before five.”

“All right.” After hanging up, Denise had no time to wallow in frustration. With Magnus gone, she had no choice but to go back and ask the manager for help.

Unfortunately, he couldn’t do much either. “I already had finance give you a hundred thousand in advance. I really can’t bend the rules again.”

The manager was just an employee too.

The light in Denise’s eyes faded.