Chapter 52

　Patrick held Gloria's hand. His anger was soothed, and he became calm.

　　For some reason, he felt warm.

　　He didn't know how long had passed. Finally, she coughed a few times.

　　As she spat out water, she coughed again.

　　Gloria opened her eyes, which were both sore and painful. Her vision was blurry, and she couldn't see the face of the person in front of her.

　　She moved her lips and said, "Money."

　　Patrick looked indescribably excited. Seeing her lips move, he quickly asked, "What did you say?"

　　Gloria's pale lips moved slightly. She said with difficulty, "Mr. Terry, my money."

　　All of a sudden, the air froze.

　　It was as if someone hit the pause button.

　　The excitement in Patrick's eyes vanished in an instant, replaced by indifference. He said, "How much?"

　　His voice regained its usual coldness.

　　"Mr. Terry, you promised that you would pay me 400 thousand dollars for my performance."

　　Gloria did not see the person in front of her clearly. Yet, the sense of being near him s