Chapter 1445

"Once it's done, pay me 50 thousand dollars," the man added. Stephen, who valued money above all else, hesitated upon hearing the amount. The man chuckled. "You can back out if you want, but without these items I'm giving you, there's absolutely no chance between you and that young woman. "Her family is far from ordinary, and she has a very capable elder brother who will stand in the way of your relationship." Hearing this, Stephen no longer hesitated. "Alright! I agree!" … Gloria's condition had improved slightly in the past few days under Skylar and Joe's care. She could now get out of bed and move around a little, even though she was still weak. Skylar would help her walk from upstairs to downstairs. Her favorite activity was sitting together with Skylar to watch TV. The duo would chat about the characters on screen, sharing lighthearted moments. Though she still struggled to eat—managing only a few spoonfuls of oatmeal—she relied on nutritional supplements to maintain her