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.

a joke!”

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

bow h

back from the clutches of

Alyssa

quietly observed how

was as if Julien had an epiphany. He got up, leaned back, and squinted his eyes. 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

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 to doing philanthropy

charity fund. work. I’m sure you are no stranger

Don’t you think you’re

divorced for so long,

management. If relationships

he was practically perfect.

him for so many years without burning out. After all,

away from a man she

these feelings for Jasper, so she stayed ignorant for 13 years.

there is no

Julien. Yet, he was

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