Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 618 The Beauty Store Buzz

Cherise strolled through the mall, her gaze fixed on clothing with price tags far beyond her means. “When did I become Isaac’s rival?” she wondered.

Hadn’t they always been allies?

Isaac had even once referred to her as his mentor!

“Since when were we not rivals?”

Lucy alternated between selecting bracelets and giving Cherise a sympathetic look. “You were so engrossed in your research that you didn’t notice the rumors, right?”

Cherise paused, then nodded.

She had no idea how she and Isaac had become rivals.

“Isaac was once Ms. Lane’s most promising protégé.”

Lucy gestured toward the bracelets in the display case, casually glancing at Cherise, who was scanning the surroundings. “Weren’t you the one who received the only chance for a study abroad program from our hospital?” Lucy confirmed.

“If it hadn’t been for you, Isaac would have had that opportunity.”

“Your emergence was unexpected, and the fact that you could guide Isaac in surgery sets you apart. You’re not on the same level, so it was rightfully given to you.”

Cherise paused.

when she first arrived at Lermille Hospital.

rivals just like that?”

and scoffed, “Of

factors at play. The young quota in our hospital’s cardiac surgery

seen Ms. Lane passionately advocating for Isaac, even clashing with the Dean to

weren’t for your presence, Isaac might

Cherise paused.

had been oblivious to all these

since she brought it

and Isaac had indeed been in a competitive position at certain

because they had always collaborated and

mentioned it, it all came back

Ms. Lane had been harboring resentment against her for a long time.

had come to this point, she could

Cherise to the mall for

find anything she liked. Lucy grew weary after aimlessly

Cherise and pleaded, “Shall we head

felt exhausted,