A soft knock echoed through the hospital room, drawing Michael''s attention to the door.


    When he saw Edgar''s face peering through the small window, he quickly realized that Debra''s identity needed to remain concealed.


    He calmly called out, "Sorry, it''s not convenient to see visitors right now. Please wait for a moment."


    Michael''s refusal was direct, but Edgar merely nodded and took a seat in the corridor.


    Debra swiftly gathered the documents scattered across the table. She exchanged a nce with Michael, who gave her a subtle nod of understanding.


    Debra moved to the door and opened it, stepping out into the corridor to face Edgar." Mr. Odom, it''s quitete. What brings you here?"


    Edgar stood up, his tall frame towering over Debra. "I heard that Michael was injured,


    so I came to see him."


    Debra pulled away from him a bit and said, "Are you aware who caused the ident?


    Since Shelia was behind the ident, she must have someone backing her up.


    Edgar was silent for a moment before speaking. "I don''t want to hide anything from you, Ms. Frazier. I just learned that Jade was responsible for the ident. She didn''t get my approval before doing this. Had I known..." Debra interrupted him. "If you had known, you would have likely covered it up more thoroughly to protect Shelia."


    She knew Edgar''s devotion to Shelia was unwavering, his support for her unyielding. That was his persona.


    Edgar met her gaze, his expression serious. I will keep her in check. Even if it''s personal, she shouldn''t break thew."


    Debra scoffed, "Others might believe that, but I don''t trust iting from you. I''ll make sure Shelia pays for hurting Michael. If you truly think she''s at fault, please stay. out of it."


    "I..." Edgar opened his mouth to respond, but Michael''s voice echoed from inside the


    room.


    "How much longer will you be out there?"


    Debra pushed open the door and stepped back into the room, Edgar following close behind. His gaze instinctively fell on the spot where Debra had been sitting.N?velDrama.Org content rights.


    A thick stack of documentsy on the table, their contents hidden from view. Debra''s figure blocked his line of sight, so he shifted his focus back to Michael.


    He spoke earnestly. "Mr. Austin, my people are responsible for this ident. Please have your finance team prepare a detailed bill for the medical and other expenses, and I will cover everything." Michael chuckled, "I don''t think I''ve ever crossed paths with you, Mr. Odom."


    Edgar nced at Debra, the implication clear. Shelia''s attack on Michael was likely a warning to Debra.


    After all, everyone in Seamar City knew Michael was a cash cow for the Frazier family. If anything serious happened to him, the ie the McKinney Group


    received from the Frazier family would take a major hit.


    "Since Mr. Odom wants topensate, let''s ept it," Debra said, turning back to Edgar. "I assume you want us not to sue Shelia, right?"