Dave’s response was short but firm. “I understand. Find out the real cause of the accident. Also, Bianca’s business partners should stay stable. Keep their alliances quiet. My involvement should stay hidden.”

With that, Dave ended the call quickly, leaving Zane surprised.

His boss had changed since meeting Bianca. Even with the possibility of her betrayal, Dave remains surprisingly calm and is still concerned about her well-being.

Zane struggled with some uncomfortable truths, unsure if he should speak them aloud. But he couldn’t shake the feeling that Dave needed to know more, so he gathered information at the hospital and discovered something surprising.

The nurses there said Bianca had been...