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.”

were tired of Anglanduran

used to their culture and

roared at his subordinates, “What's wrong with you? Didn't I ask you to see after their needs? If Ms. Tanner isn't used to Anglanduran cuisine, can't you hire

overlooking that, Mr. President. We will arrange for a

Arius and Sophie and said, “Don't worry, Professor Gullifer and Ms. Tanner. We will hire

expense or pride in

to think they had wasted enough time that day and

interest

turned around and returned to her room to have dinner with

idea of dining with Sophie. The lovebirds hardly spent enough

trailed after

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 failed to

sighed and replied, “Frankly, no one can guarantee a solution to this virus, but Sophie has the advantage of experience, so she's our best bet

tough trial

presidency to speak of if the country's citizens were obliterated by a

your best to fulfill their requests. And I never want to hear any more of that nonsense about

as the president of

Sophie managed to help him do it, he could even be compelled to kneel at her feet

at her room just as Tristan finished

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

don't want to go out looking like this.” I've got my

A laugh escaped Sophie.

hugged her from behind and placed

This isn't funny at all. I must look a horror now, Sophie. Are you

disgusted by you.” Her earnest reply was marred

Tristan planted a

and tucked in. Only after that did Sophie set off for

Tristan was alone

night, he video-called Sean, Felix, and Charles. The latter two loudly proclaimed their shock at Tristan's