Chapter 2194

After ten grueling floors, Troy was gasping for air, his shirt soaked with sweat. It had taken him nearly half an hour to reach the top, and he immediately collapsed next to the wheelchair, panting heavily. Mavis and Dylan waited patiently at the apartment door on the tenth floor. Dylan clicked his tongue, shaking his head. "Nathaniel, you're so cruel even to your own men. Couldn't you have walked a bit or let Troy support you?" He turned to Troy and asked, "I remember last time we came back, you and Nathaniel were already at the door. Why weren't you this sweaty back then?" Troy lied, "Maybe… I'm just a bit out of shape lately. I need to build up my strength." Mavis felt sorry for Troy and handed him a glass of water. "Here, drink this. I've put Dylan in the next apartment. You can shower there later. Stay for dinner if you'd like. Thank you." She had hoped Nathaniel would give up the act and walk, but he was committed to the charade. If she had not learned the tru