The cat didn’t move.
It sat upright, dignified, almost… serious. As if it belonged there.
This was Leo.
Victor Hale’s cat.
The staff knew the name well. The billionaire was famous for loving no one—not employees, not partners, not even family—the way he loved that cat. Leo traveled on private jets, had his own security clearance, and once delayed a board meeting because he refused to leave Victor’s side.
But after Victor collapsed, Leo had been kept away. “Hospital policy,” they said.
Apparently… Leo disagreed.
Emily rushed forward, terrified the cat would disturb the patient.
But before she could reach the bed—
The heart monitor changed.
The flat, steady rhythm jumped.
Beep.
Beep-beep.
Emily froze.
Her eyes darted to the screen.
Victor’s heart rate had increased.
“Impossible…” she whispered.
