Marcus stood near the hospital corridor entrance. He held a sealed envelope tightly in his firm grip. Sophia walked out of the double doors with steady steps. Her face resembled a mask carved out of solid ice."Miss Sophia, please wait a moment." Marcus lowered his head respectfully."Get out of my way." Sophia kept her gaze fixed straight ahead. Her voice carried the freezing temperature of a winter blizzard. I do not have time for his annoying little games."My boss only wishes to ensure your absolute safety." Marcus stepped sideways to maintain a polite distance. "He asked me to deliver a crucial message regarding your daughter.""Your boss is a walking plague." Sophia crossed her arms over her chest defensively. "I do not want his messages or his fake concern. Both of you are nothing but bothersome flies buzzing around garbage. Leave us alone.""We are only trying to help your family recover." Marcus kept his tone completely even and strictly professional."Do not pretend you care

Marcus enters the sterile hospital waiting room with a leather folder in his hands.He approaches Sophia with slow and measured steps.The fluorescent lights overhead cast a pale glow across her exhausted but beautiful features."Miss Sophia, the transfer documents are fully prepared." Marcus holds out the thick stack of papers. "The restaurant is now entirely yours.""Put them on the chair and leave my sight." Sophia crosses her arms, her expression completely void of any warmth. "You and your boss are nothing but bothersome flies.""We only wish to provide you with stability." Marcus lowers his head respectfully."I do not want anything from a deceitful snake." Sophia glares at him with absolute indifference. "Do not speak to me. Just disappear from my presence immediately.""As you wish." Marcus places the folder down carefully and walks away. His ten word thought: She is as cold as a frozen winter mountain peak.Later in the morning, Monica is forcefully dragged back into the rest