Can’t Win Me Back

The atmosphere turned awkward all of a sudden. There was a subtle yet palpable hint of tension.

Julien’s eyes gradually widened, as if he had heard something that wounded his ego deeply. His face

contorted and flushed red. After a prolonged pause, he finally exclaimed, “Huh?”

“I think you’ve stayed too long in Mosgravia, Dr. Lovelace. It must be difficult for you to understand

Solanian now. Do you want me to explain it in Grunslandish for you?”

A sharp glint flashed in Alyssa’s eyes, her smile carrying a sense of subtle pressure.

Women hardly displayed such a smile.

It exuded the arrogance of a person of great power and the unyielding confidence of a man. The sheer Intimidation of it weighed so heavily that it shackled Julien’s carefree spirit like a ball and chain.

“Are you saying I didn’t want to take Jasper as a patient because I can’t heal him? Is that what you’re

implying?” Julien retorted through gritted teeth.

“I don’t see any other explanation.” Alyssa shrugged.

What a joke!”

table furiously. “I think you haven’t been abroad long. Ms. Taylor. You have no ideal

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am more famous than Dr. White. I have solved countless complicated medical cases and pulled people back from the clutches of death. Even Hades owes me a drink by now. How dare you question my

Alyssa

quietly observed how he

looked at her teasingly. “Phew, I almost fell for your trick, Ms. Alyssa. I must give it up to you. You have some tricks up your sleeves, but I am

a perceptive man, Dr. Lovelace. You may proudly say you don’t provide services for tycoons. Yet, you must know how reputable Mr. Beckett is among the big businesses in the country. He is a household name. He went from being the president of a big corporation

work. I’m sure you are no stranger to the dozens of people he

you still choose to stand by your so-called principles. Don’t you think you’re being too pedantic

divorced for so long, she could still praise

excellent in management.

was

loved him for so many years without burning out. After

a man she

for Jasper, so she stayed

no point persuading me.”

Julien. Yet,