The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 229

Mr. Burton raised an eyebrow, a hint of mischief in his voice. "You didn't pick up the phone. How do you know they didn't have something important to say?"

Jasper frowned, clearly irritated. "Old man, we're here for your medical opinion, not for a chit-chat."

Mr. Burton raised an eyebrow. "Help with what? Foolishness, stupidity, or are you just imagining problems?"

Rachel's eyelashes fluttered, and she took a sharp breath, visibly flustered.

Mr. Burton seemed to take note, his gaze settling on her. "Young lady, your breathing is a bit rapid, heart rate's up... Feeling a tad nervous, are we?"

Rachel forced a smile, her voice a little shaky. "I just... feel a bit stuffy, not quite myself."

Mr. Burton adjusted his reading glasses, scrutinizing her with an amused air. "Not quite yourself? Well, you look perfectly healthy to me. Glowing, even."

He surveyed the three of them, suspicion etched on his face. "So, which one of you is here for a diagnosis?"

even tell who's got a serious condition? You

breath,

leisurely tone, "Currently, you have mild dysfunction. If untreated,

your future wife might find herself...

playboy, was known for his roguish charm. While not as classically handsome as Haynes, his rebellious allure

his life, Jasper switched girlfriends faster than he changed his designer suits. But since meeting her, he hadn't

countless beauties throwing themselves at him,

had her back,

shining armor, and Rachel herself had her ego thoroughly

plan if things didn't pan out with Haynes. Unlike Haynes, Jasper wasn't one to

and far easier to manipulate than

flaw. Her instinctive step back spoke volumes, and her eyes flickered with a

be that his relentless pursuit was due to his condition? Were the other high society women aware of this, leaving him no