Chapter 46

"M-Mr. Beaver… You… and her…" Jesse stammered, his gaze darting nervously around the room as he quickly closed the medical room door. It was as though he was afraid someone might see the scene inside. Zachary's cold stare cut through him. "What are you thinking? She was treating my wound." Oh. Was that all? Jesse exhaled in relief. He had been imagining something else. "Liam has been dealt with. He won't have the chance to escape again. As for today's witnesses, everything has been taken care of. Not a word of it will spread," Jesse reported. Zachary's piercing eyes locked onto Jesse with a frigid intensity. "It better not. You know the consequences if it does." "Yes, Mr. Beaver. If anything else goes wrong, I'll resign voluntarily." Jesse's tone was resolute, his words carrying an unshakable determination. Zachary's icy demeanor softened slightly. "Bring me a fresh pair of pants." Jesse complied immediately, handing over a clean pair of slacks. As Zachary dressed, Jesse hesita