Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 159 I Do Not Live Just To Please You

work, Arius was confident that one day she would willingly join him.“Good job. You may leave the rest to them,” he said.The doctors and nurses came in in scrubs after Arius spoke. When they saw how the surgery was done, they could not help but marvel at the fine work.When they looked back at Sophie, they could not see any expression on her face because she was still wearing a face mask and surgical cap. All they could see was a pair of cold eyes above the mask.She walked out with Arius and went on to clean and tidy herself up. When she came back in a new set of clothes, she saw that the director was amazed by how well the surgery was done.Sophie was not surprised to see the man’s expression. When people in Horington realized her talent, people from different sectors marveled at her ability and wanted her to join them as well.The director walked toward her nervously, rubbing his hands together. He was thinking about how he could persuade the girl to apply for medical school and work for his hospital.“Hi, um, Ms. Tanner. I believe you already know who I am. You see…”Arius saw Sophie listening uninterestedly to the director when he came back out again.He almost laughed at the sight because it reminded him of the past.“Come on, you’re making her feel intimidated. She’s only in her senior year!” Although Arius dissuaded the director, he knew in his heart that Sophie would be a renowned doctor if she set her heart on studying medicine, but despite how much potential Sophie had, Arius still thought the man was being too pushy.He would only scare her away.The director pursed his lips and cleared his throat uneasily.He’s right. I sound too desperate.“What about this?” the director asked after a slight pause. “Come again tomorrow and we will talk about this after your grandpa’s surgery. Is that okay?”Arius was left speechless. You still seem too desperate. Her grandfather has major surgery tomorrow and you’re talking about sending her to study. This is ridiculous. You’re only interested in getting her to work for you.“Well… I’m really tired after this whole day. I think I could use some rest,” Sophie finally said.Indeed, Sophie was spent. Although she was skilled, she was still inexperienced. Besides, she did not manage to have a good night’s rest before the surgery, so it went without saying that she was exhausted.Arius felt bad for her seeing how worn out she was.Being a doctor, especially a surgeon, was a taxing job. Every surgery was a test of one’s stamina.“All right. All this can wait. Let’s go back and rest first. We’ll go see your grandpa later,” Arius interrupted.“Arius, I don’t care if you leave for the medical association on your own, but she has to stay.”Arius looked at the stern man and shrugged.“You speak as if she belongs to me, but she doesn’t. Yes, it is true that she needs to learn under someone, but I’m sure that will be at the medical association. That’s the best for her.”“But—” the director wanted to speak up and keep Sophie at his hospital, but he knew what Arius said was true.“She will be Dr. Smith’s successor,” Arius cut him short. That was what Barney wanted. Despite how good Arius was, he would only remain a