Upon entering William’s suite, Simone could see at once that he appeared to be sleeping soundly — too soundly. Knowing that he was a light sleeper made it even more worrisome. “Mr Stone is burning up,” Rafael declared at the sight of her. “I have already called for an ambulance.” “I’ll go with him,” she said, tears gathering in her eyes, as she thought of the worst. Rafael merely nodded in understanding. The manager, who trailed behind, appeared so conflicted at the sight of his precious guest in such a state. “The woman who came, claiming she’s his girlfriend,” Simone let out as she angrily wiped her errand tears, and approached the bed on barely steady steps. Rafael looked at her intently, his eyebrow rising being the sole indication that this was something that didn’t sit well with

