Chapter 199

“Your medical skills are really remarkable when you know both traditional

and modern medicine, Dr. Lowe! Even many veteran doctors are not your

match! Why did you decide to be a gynecologist?”

In truth, Claudette had wanted to ask that question a long time ago.

Besides the fact that Emmanuel was tall, dark, and handsome, she found him

different from other men because he emanated a mysterious aura. Like a

storybook, he riveted her interest.

“You flatter me, Ms. Lenoir.”

Alas, Emmanuel merely brushed it off without replying to her question.

The reason had something to do with his retirement from the military in

Northern Region, but he did not want to tell anyone about it.

Perceiving that he did not want to answer, Claudette tactfully gave up

pursuing the matter further. Since she already had him look her over and had

no other business there, she could only get to her feet and leave.

When she reached the door, however, she could not help glancing back over

her shoulder. “Are you free this Saturday, Dr. Lowe?”

Frederick was right outside the door, pretending to be busy. In reality, he was

secretly watching Claudette pursue his best friend.

Tsk, tsk, I always thought that she was reserved. Unexpectedly, she’s so

blatant this time! Is she openly asking a married man out?

prior engagement this Saturday. I’m going for

laser tag game.”

“Oh, I see.”

feigned disappointment despite actually having known about

then added, “I also love playing such a recreational game. Do you

me along, Dr. Lowe?”

ask the

“Sure. Thank you!”

“No problem!”

Finally, Claudette left.

asking whether he

Naturally, his request

fact, Beatrix furtively snickered.

is really daring! She knows full well that Manuel

still throwing herself at him like a moth to a flame. While she

surprisingly bold in

did not give the matter much

dense man, he never bothered to

wife

off work at the hospital,

headquarters as usual.

had to attend a social event that

up, so he went home alone when he

permanent employee of Terence

to enter the office. Part–timers usually worked at night without

opportunity to interact with resident staff. Thus, he had no way of

wife during working

he drove past an intersection, his Maserati was abruptly stopped by a

Land Rover.

looks somewhat familiar. Doesn’t it belong to Quintus?

he seek me out for something or other? But on second thought, I rode an

makes no sense for

is mine.

eternity, Ms.

event, but…”

of the Land Rover with a smug expression on his

that he had successfully intercepted

Mackenzie.

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