2 months later.

"Nicholas, I think you should head home soon. You look really pale right now," Edward suggested. The two of them had just returned from a meeting outside the office.

Nicholas took a deep breath as he continued to massage his temples. For some reason, he had been feeling unwell since yesterday. Now, it felt even worse than before.

"I can't, Ed. I have to finish my assignment immediately. I still have a week left before I actually move from AlpaBeta and take care of Sanjaya Corp," Nicholas replied, still holding his forehead.

Edward shook his head hard. He was sure that his best friend's condition now was...