"Darling, let me remind you. Wherever you go, I'll find you. And I won't even have to lift a finger; I can have someone bring you back here and lock you up. Don't make things harder on yourself." Easton did not actually want to use those kinds of threats. He was just trying to scare Ellis. He attempted to keep her confined with force, but she, in her desperation to escape, had no protection, climbing down from a high place to the ground, scaring him half to death. At the same time, he knew that these tactics were useless with her. The only thing they achieved was making her dislike him more.. He would never put her in any dangerous situation again, especially if it risked her life. To hell with you!" Ellis, having experienced firsthand just how capable Easton was of such things, snapped, "You sleep, sleep all you want!" She sarcastically said this to him, and without looking back, she walked out. Easton watched her retreating figure, a smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth. All that cold water he had endured yesterday and the high fever he had suffered through all night, it had been worth it. Now, he was finally staying here. Thanks to his mother's suggestion! The strategy of pretending to suffer had worked! The next day, Ellis had to go to work as she had not taken the day off. So, she woke up at her usual time. On her way out, she passed by the master bedroom but did not even glance in. The door was open, but she did not care whether Easton was inside or what he was doing. Nothing could get in the way of her work! However, just as she arrived at the company's entrance, Easton called "Darling, have you gone to work?" His question was as pointless as ever. If she were not at work, what would she be doing? "Get to the point, no more nonsense!" Ellis stepped into the elevator, seeing Maxwell inside. Her annoyed expression quickly. turned into a professional smile. "Good morning, Mr. Maxwell." Easton heard the 'Good morning, Mr. Maxwell, and immediately knew who she was speaking to. Ellis had not shown any affection for any man other than him. In fact, she had not shown any interest in men at all, which reassured him. He was not concerned anymore, unlike when he first found out she had joined Fox Group. He no longer worried about Maxwell. He ignored who she was talking to and just asked directly, "Can you take the day off today? Come with me to the hospital to get some medicine." What medicine? Have someone deliver it to you!" Ellis did not believe for a second that Easton needed to go to the hospital for something so trivial. There were plenty of people who would do such things for him. "I want to see a doctor and pick up some medicine. I think I still have a bit of a fever." Easton acted pitiful. Ellis reacted almost immediately.... You go on your own. I can't take the day off; I have too much work." Arguing with Easton on the phone in front of her boss was embarrassing and exposed too much of her personal life. Ellis had no patience for it and abruptly ended the call. Ellis's smile froze awkwardly. The 'affair' she was talking about was dealing with a troublesome ex-husband, something she could not resolve. Her boss, being kind, gave her an extra day off, but she did not need it! "No need to rush. I'll handle it over the weekend." She offered a vague excuse, but when she thought about it, it was not entirely a lie. By the weekend, she would definitely kick Easton out, just like he once kicked her out. "If you have any problems, let me know. I'll see if I can help Maxwell advised "Thank you, Mr. Maxwell." Ellis replied politely. Was there anyone in the world who could help her deal with Easton? She did not think so. 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