“El, help me find a job,” Anna said as she called Elena. The moment the line connected, she dropped back onto her bed, staring up at the ceiling with an empty, distant gaze.
“Are you short on money?” Elena asked.
“No, Elena. I’m just bored staying at home,” Anna answered honestly. “Help me out, will you?”
“I heard yesterday that Seraphim Hospital is opening new positions. You should try applying there.”
“Seraphim?” Anna pushed herself up slightly. “Isn’t that owned by the Alonzo Group?”
“Yes, it is. Why?”
Anna fell silent. Something stirred in her mind, tightening her chest.
“Are you still scared because of what happened at the club back then?” Elena asked, her voice calm but pressing. “Come on, we’ve been fine all this time. And besides, even if the hospital belongs to the Alonzo G
