Chapter 99

The revelation that Paisley was actually Charles' mentor hit like a bomb.

Even for these big shots who'd seen their share of shocking twists, this was too much to process. The room went dead silent as the news sank in.

"That's impossible." Marissa's perfectly composed mask finally cracked. Her face, usually the picture of grace and serenity, twisted with disbelief. "Mr. Hansen, you can't be serious. She's so young. There's no way she could be your mentor."

'This can't be real,' Marissa thought. 'Paisley as Mr. Hansen's mentor? Who does she think she is? What makes her so special? She's nobody, absolutely nobody.'

Marissa couldn't accept this.

Charles was seething. This was the second time Marissa had disrespected Paisley, and his patience was wearing thin. The first time had been bad enough, but at least Paisley hadn't been there to witness it. But now, Marissa was being rude right in front of both of them.

"You're completely out of line." Charles' voice trembled with anger, the warmth he'd shown Marissa earlier completely gone. "I only asked my mentor to come here because you seemed genuinely concerned and respectful. I wouldn't have bothered her otherwise."

for asking her to come. "And now that she's

lip, her face darkening. "Mr. Hansen, it's not that I don't believe you. It's just...this is completely

couldn't believe that Paisley

Charles' face darkened as he defended Paisley. "Ms. Sutton's medical skills surpass my

roof. She fidgeted uncomfortably, shooting an annoyed glare at

dealing with an urgent matter when Paisley arrived, and he'd come running the moment he finished. Like

Jonathan could even reach them, Reginald stepped in his path. "Mr. Walsh, didn't you mention

hadn't noticed Paisley at first. He nodded at Reginald's question.

you mind getting in touch with them?" He couldn't gamble with his

could have forced himself

typical housewife. The idea that she could transform into some medical genius in just four years was ridiculous. No one

you mean? Isn't Mr. Hansen's mentor already

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