Chapter 48

Dressed to the nines, Sanford Hamilton was the picture of meticulous grooming and self–discipline. He appeared far more serious than Howard, yet there was none of that bone–deep coldness about him.

“Hmph.” Jeannie scoffed, “Can’t seem to get away from that family,”

Sanford paused when he saw them, but instead of keeping his distance, he approached. Jeannie tensed, her gaze wary as she watched him.

“How’s Howard doing?” Sanford asked, his voice smooth and clear. His features were broad and refined, like polished marble, and he looked vaguely familiar.

“Don’t play the good Samaritan with me. Howard’s taken on an apprentice from a prestigious medical school, and he’ll be back on his feet in no time. The Hamiltons would do well to keep their distance from him.”

“That’s good to hear.”

Sanford nodded, his peripheral vision catching a glimpse of Gwendolyn, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

“What are you staring at my sister–in–law for?” Jeannie stepped in front of Gwendolyn, nervously defensive, afraid Sanford might stir up unease with imprudent remarks.

“Nothing, just thinking Howard is quite the devoted man, “Sanford spoke indifferently, “I gotta

go.”

he turned

curious, asked, “Who was that?”

Hamilton, an annoying guy. His family’s big in pharmaceuticals. The Hamiltons and the

also happened to be the honorary director of

way, don’t bring up

must be some bad blood between

for that soup,” Jeannie urged,

looked back to see Sanford in the distance, seemingly watching her.

next morning, Gwendolyn packed her things and turned to the man at the breakfast table, “Mr. Chadwick, I’ll be interning at

Charter 48

be on my

“Do you need a

head, whispering, “Mr. Chadwick, could we keep our relationship a secret from my

work after her internship, she didn’t want

look, “Am

agreement. I don’t want any

after all heading towards a

cooled as

food is terrible. I’ve made you a lunch. Don’t overwork yourself, and if

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