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

and raised in Anglandur, and he was used to their culture and lifestyle. However, it was surely a culture

suddenly 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 a chef to make Chanaean cuisine

President. We

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

no expense or pride in

to think they had wasted enough time that day and declared, “All

had no interest in wasting more

had already turned around and returned to her room

of dining with Sophie. The lovebirds hardly spent enough time

trailed after

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

a solution to this virus, but Sophie has

such a tough trial shortly

if the country's citizens were obliterated

continued, “Right. Make sure you do your best to fulfill their requests. And I never

president of Anglandur

of this virus was his top priority. If Sophie managed to help him do it, he could even be compelled to kneel at

arrived at her room just as Tristan finished

International Medical Association immediately, but she could not bear to leave him alone in

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

A laugh escaped Sophie.

hugged her from behind and placed his chin on her

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

would never be disgusted by you.” Her earnest reply was marred somewhat by the amused smirk

Tristan planted a kiss on

Only after that did Sophie set off for the International

was

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