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

slammed the table furiously. “I think you haven’t been abroad long. Ms. Taylor.

bow h

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

Alyssa

She quietly observed how

looked at her teasingly. “Phew, I almost fell for your trick, Ms.

Beckett is among the big businesses in the country. He is a household name.

you are

so-called principles. Don’t you think you’re being too pedantic and not keeping up with

herself with what she said. After being divorced for so long, she could

relationships aside, Jasper was excellent in management. If relationships weren’t the topic at

he was practically perfect.

have loved him for so many years without burning out.

never be able to turn away from a

these feelings for Jasper, so

is no

persuasion moved Julien. Yet,

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