Chapter: 617

Adrian mentally berated himself, regretting his provocation of Theodore once more.

Adopting a more submissive tone, he refilled Theodore’s cup with steaming tea.

“Perhaps they are just friends, you see. Doctor and patient. Let not your thoughts run wild. As for Ariana’s presence at the summit, perchance Mitchel brought her along to alleviate her boredom.”

“And is Mitchel so benevolent to all his patients?” Theodore retorted with a sneer, the bitterness seeping into his words.

“Well, are doctors not known for their compassion?” Adrian puffed on his cigarette, inhaling deeply. “I believe it would be wise for us to depart from here swiftly, lest Ariana chance upon our exit. There remain many unresolved matters between the two of you. If your true identity as Holden were to be exposed, I fear Ariana may not forgive you.”

The thought of his beloved

the

not too late to leave now. And, I shall assign someone to keep a vigilant eye on them. Should they venture astray,

grew even more fervent. “What do you mean should they venture astray? I cannot bear

Theodore? You may then take her without alerting anyone,” Adrian

momentary silence, deliberating on the potential efficacy of the

amiss. Madam has entered Doctor

the two of

swiftly from the sofa and bolted out of

within the lounge by a waiter. Closing the door behind her, she

room, only pants were available. As Ariana endeavored to remove her dress and don the pants, she found herself struggling to maintain balance on a single leg. In her attempt to steady herself, she reached for the wheelchair, neglecting to

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