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.”

escalated. He longed to leave with Ariana, disregarding all else. The thought of his beloved in the company of another man

the summit

replied, “It shall endure for a while longer. It is not too late to leave now.

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

as Theodore? You may then take her

a momentary silence, deliberating on the potential efficacy of the suggestion. Just then, one of his subordinates

is amiss. Madam has

just the two of

sofa and bolted out of the

to a private chamber within the lounge by a waiter. Closing the door behind her, she let out a sigh of relief, preparing to change her

on a single leg. In

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