Soon after, Kyle sent a copy of the security footage to Matteo.

Matteo posed another question, "Has it been challenging attending to Miss Murray lately?"

Kyle dismissed the concern.

“No, it's nothing major. I'm here to lighten the load for the CEO."

Matteo gave a nod.

"Mr. Dixon instructed that you're no longer bound by Miss Murray's commands. You can continue working at the company.”

“Why's that?" Kyle inquired immediately.

“Have you changed your mind about returning to the company?" Matteo's eyebrows knitted together.

“Absolutely not," Kyle hastily reassured.

“It just took me by surprise. That's all."

"I just thought you had some sort of attachment to Miss Murray,"

Matteo hinted slyly.

“Attachment? To her? Not even likely. She's got a terrible temper. I can't wait to get back to the company and escape her wrath," Kyle retorted.

Matteo continued, "Well, anyway, Miss Murray is no longer our concern.

Mr. Dixon has made that clear."

"Understood, Matteo."

After Kyle took his leave, Matteo glanced at Kyle's meticulously styled hair, paused briefly, and then headed to his office.

At the hospital, later in the day, Raegan took a ten-minute stroll, courtesy of the nurse's approval.

She unexpectedly bumped into Henley.

Wearing a black sweater and khaki slacks, his good looks resembled those of a college student.