Between Ruin And Resolve: My Ex-Husband’s Regret

Chapter 238

Chapter 238:

After she left, a subtle noise came from a hidden door within the room. Emerging from behind it was Jim, his height and gold-rimmed glasses lending him an authoritative air. His eyes, keen and observant behind the glass, missed nothing.

He had been sorting through documents and had inadvertently caught the exchange between Kyla and the doctor.

Walking up to the doctor with a composed demeanor, Jim said, “I believe I just caught a rather intriguing conversation.”

The doctor’s smile stiffened, and he glanced around anxiously, sweat beginning to bead on his brow.

He attempted to hide the envelope in a drawer, but Jim swiftly intervened, pinning his hand down. “And what might this be?” Jim held the envelope, noticing its weight and grasping its significance. The doctor looked uneasy, fumbling for words.

“It’s… it’s nothing. Just a small gift…”

“A small gift?” Jim scoffed coldly, tossing the envelope back onto the desk. “A small gift to skew medical opinions? What happened to your professional integrity?”

The doctor felt overwhelmed by Jim’s domineering stance, struggling to find his voice.

He got up hurriedly, trying to move past Jim to escape.

where you are!” Jim exclaimed, his voice stern and authoritative. Rooted to the spot, the doctor shuddered, unable

until he was backed against the

what do you want from

Kyla request

small token for my efforts, really. Dr. Archer, you’ve got

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again

caught his arm firmly, his hold

token for your efforts? Your definition

streamed down the doctor’s face, the chill from the air conditioning unit failing

forced chuckle, he tried to lighten the mood. “Oh, Dr. Archer, you

his efforts to free himself, Jim’s grip remained

saw the doctor’s

your career, you’ll tell me

the discomfort, the doctor drew a sharp breath. He was well aware that although Jim looked just like another doctor, his family actually owned the

was not to be

know, some women aim to seem frail to garner sympathy from men.