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!”

haven’t been abroad

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in Mosgravia. I am more famous than Dr. White. I have solved countless complicated medical cases and pulled people back

Alyssa

She quietly observed how he lost

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 your sleeves,

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

I’m sure you are no stranger

Don’t you think you’re being too pedantic and not keeping up with

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

aside, Jasper was excellent in management.

was practically

many years without burning out. After all, a

turn away from a man she respected and

these feelings for Jasper, so she stayed ignorant for

there is no point persuading

persuasion moved Julien. Yet, he was

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