Chapter 157

Mackenzie’s gaze visibly chilled at the sight of Claudette approaching her

husband.

Even Frederick sensed the antagonism rolling off Mackenzie. I can’t help you

with this, man!

He shrugged and turned back toward the clinics.

“Well, are you done with your consultation?” asked Mackenzie frostily.

“Yes, I’m done.”

Claudette was no fool. She could already guess the nature of Emmanuel and

Mackenzie’s relationship based on the latter’s behavior, though she could

hardly believe it herself.

She had once asked Emmanuel if he had a girlfriend, and he had somewhat

implied that he was attached. Is his girlfriend the heiress of the Quillen

family? Is he such an excellent catch? But I thought Mackenzie suffered from

misandry!

Mackenzie’s words cut through Claudette’s thoughts. “Good. Then I’m taking

Emmanuel with me!”

She would have dragged Emmanuel away a lot sooner had she not been

enough to spare Claudette’s pride.

hard!” Emmanuel hissed,

wife’s behavior.

goodness sake. I was just checking a female

she make it seem as if

departure, Claudette remained stunned in

to question if she had been too agitated. What if

my response for jealousy? No!

his troubles

his shirt and only released her

the parking lot.

reversed his Maserati out of the lot and

seat door for his wife. Only

you suddenly come to

I thought I’d check on you.” Mackenzie

air of indifference as she added, “I suppose my worries were unfounded,

still had the bandwidth

Emmanuel’s befuddlement was short–lived. He

your concern, but Ms. Lenoir explained

patient. Are you

cr*p! As if I know what jealousy is!”

coldly and ducked into the passenger seat.

all because of that stupid agreement! It’s depriving me of my

rights as a wife! How can I not be jealous when

What kind of

by then and asked, “Shall we

Ms. Quillen?”

replied,

may recognize you if we loiter in public. You’ll affect

reputation too.”

would p*ss him off,

“I’m sorry for causing you trouble, Ms. Quillen. Did you

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