Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 817 A Tentative Truce

Marcus immediately voiced his agreement with Barney's plan. “Of course. No problem at all.”

He desperately needed Barney, Sophie, and Arius' help with the virus that held Anglandur hostage.

At that point, he could agree to almost anything that helped to smooth over their ruffled feathers.

Alas, Barney's declaration did not sit well with the men pleading for mercy on the ground. Getting a spot in the International Medical Association had been a laborious feat.

If they were essentially fired from the association, their reputation in the medical field would be ruined.

They immediately launched into a fresh wave of pleas. “Dr. Smith, we've truly realized our mistakes. Please give us another chance!”

Marcus had heard enough. He piped up, “That's enough. Ms. Tanner and the others have been far too generous toward you. All you're good for is saying nonsense instead of curing diseases. I don't ever want to hear about you lot next time.”

He ordered his men to bring the disgraced former researchers away.

“Ms. Tanner, let me express my apologies once again. I personally invited you here, yet such an unforgivable act happened to you on our grounds.” Marcus continued, “Once we've overcome this virus, I will take you out for a meal and properly make things up to you.”

These three doctors were his only hope.

He could sacrifice every shred of his pride to ensure the security of his country and his position.

Sophie had had enough of dealing with the drama by then. She replied curtly, “Let's talk about it another time! Why don't both of you head back first, Dr. Smith? I'm going to have dinner with Tristan, so I'll make my way back later.”

Reminding herself that the virus was a matter of life and death was the only thing that boosted her patience.

“All right. Go on, then. Arius and I will return as well.”

Arius whined, “Let's eat out, Dr. Smith! I'm sick of all the dinners they serve us at the medical association!”

He was suddenly swamped by a longing for his life back in Chanaea. It had been so easy to get whatever he craved in Chanaea. In Anglandur, he had to suffer through countless fast-food meals.

Barney had no objections to his mentee's suggestion. “Works for me. I'm going back to my room. Come and get me when you're ready for dinner.”

they were tired of

Anglandur, and he was used to their culture and lifestyle.

Ms. Tanner isn't used to Anglanduran cuisine, can't you hire a chef

overlooking that, Mr. President. We

to Arius and Sophie and said, “Don't worry, Professor Gullifer

no expense or pride in ensuring their esteemed

enough time that day and declared, “All right, Mr. President. I'm heading back

had no interest in wasting more

already turned around and returned to her room to have dinner with

dropped his idea of dining with Sophie.

trailed

of Marcus' aides voiced his doubts about the situation. “Should we be waiting on them hand and foot, Mr. President? Even the International Medical Association

and replied, “Frankly, no one can guarantee a solution to this virus, but Sophie has the

a tough trial shortly

be no presidency to speak of if the country's citizens were obliterated by

you do your best to fulfill their requests. And I

pride as the president of Anglandur was the

his top priority. If Sophie managed to help him do it, he could even be compelled to kneel at her feet and express his everlasting gratitude for her

at her room

the International Medical Association immediately, but she could not bear to leave him alone in his battered state. She suggested, “Let's go! What

other plans. “Let's order delivery! I really don't want to go out looking like this.” I've got my pride

A laugh escaped Sophie.

her from behind and placed his

all. I must look a horror now, Sophie. Are you going to

be disgusted by you.” Her earnest reply was marred somewhat by

planted

after that did

Tristan was alone in

The latter two loudly proclaimed their shock at Tristan's