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.”

else. The thought of his beloved in the

does the summit

while longer. It is not too late to leave now. And,

do you mean should they venture astray? I cannot bear

may then take her without alerting anyone,” Adrian pondered, trying to keep

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

is amiss. Madam has entered Doctor Chadwick’s private

just the two

from the sofa and bolted

waiter. Closing the door behind her, she let out a sigh of relief,

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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