League

Chapter 481

“Eli, you… Is everything at the company taken care of?” Joanna asked gently with a smile, her hands clasped behind her back.

However, Eli didn’t even spare her a glance. Instead, he approached the bed and greeted Winston respectfully, “Mr. Greer.”

Winston hummed in acknowledgment. Joanna, on the other hand, furrowed her brow, visibly nervous.

Why had Eli shown up now, of all times? He even locked the door. Was- he about to reveal everything? What should she do if he told Winston the truth?

Out of the corner of his eye, Winston noticed Joanna’s growing unease. She had been acting strangely ever since Eli had entered the ward.

Joanna bit her lip. If she were to confess to Winston now, would their years of friendship be enough to earn his forgiveness? The thought of it left her feeling deeply unsettled.

“Mr. Greer, I have something to report.” Eli’s tone was serious as he met Winston’s gaze.

Winston took a sip of water and gestured for him to proceed. He couldn’t help but feel grateful to have someone as capable as Eli supporting him. No matter what happened, Eli always had his back.

“Win,” Joanna began, interrupting Eli.

Eli glanced at her, and she responded with a strained smile. “Eli, Win just woke up. If this is about work, maybe-”

“It’s not work–related. It’s a personal matter,” Eli said with a smile, effectively silencing Joanna.

Joanna clenched her hands, and her eyelashes fluttered slightly.

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She tried to speak again, “If it’s personal, then…”

Winston asked, “Joanna, are you feeling unwell? If so, you should return to your ward and get some rest. Eli and I need to talk.”

Joanna’s expression stiffened. She couldn’t leave, not now.

She gave Winston a meaningful look. Her lips parted slightly as if to speak. However, she struggled to find the words.

Winston simply stared at her, patiently waiting for her to continue.

Right then, Eli slowly uttered, “Let me handle it.”

“No! Eli, you can’t!” Joanna suddenly lost her composure, and her voice took on a sharper edge.

Winston frowned deeply. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss. Were Eli and Joanna hiding something from him?

“What’s wrong? Did something happen?” Winston asked.

He suddenly felt concerned for Joanna. Although he hadn’t married her or given her an official status, she had saved his life. Hence, he couldn’t help but worry if she was hurt or unwell.

Eli arched his brow and asked, “Ms. Lowell, are you planning to explain it?”

“I…” Joanna’s breathing became rapid as her heart pounded violently.

It was all far too sudden. She hadn’t even figured out how to admit to Winston that she wasn’t the person who saved him. None of this was part of her plan. What was she supposed to do now?

What if Winston discovered that Joanna had claimed credit for Millie’s bravery, disrupting his life and leading to their breakup? Wouldn’t he hate Joanna for it?

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A wave of anxiety washed over Joanna, and she found herself unable to speak.

Eli stared at Joanna coldly, his expression somber. After all, this was Winston, his boss. And his employer had been deceived by a woman for so long.

Frustrated with the two of them, Winston put down what he was holding, glared at Eli, and demanded, “Just tell me already! Why are you dragging this out?”

But the more he pressed for answers, the more anxious and distressed Joanna became.

Was Eli really not going to give her any chance at all? She could offer him things he might never achieve in his lifetime.

“Eli, have you really thought this through?” Joanna moved closer to Eli and blocked him. “I can fulfill any of your demands. You… Just think it over!”