Chapter 818

"Mrs. Kane, I had the door open while I was cleaning just now. I didn't notice this gentleman coming in. Do you know him? If not, I'll just—" "I know him," Giselle said to the cleaner. "He's someone I know. Please step out for now, we have something to discuss." "Oh, alright." Once the room was empty, Giselle looked at Chris, who radiated a tense, almost threatening energy. "Why are you here again? Didn't we agree to handle this over the phone?" "I'm running out of time." He stepped closer to her bed, looming over her as he met her gaze, his words tinged with hidden pain. "Transfer the money to me, and everything ends between us. You don't need to worry about revenge. If possible, I'll pay you back…" He had always been a gloomy, withdrawn man of few words, almost emotionless in any situation. Yet today, he had completely changed. He was saying so much, his tone pleading. Giselle couldn't help but feel baffled. "I can give you the money." She lowered her voice. "But you have t