Love At The Wrong Table

Chapter 199

“Your medical skills are really remarkable when you know both traditional

and modern medicine, Dr. Lowe! Even many veteran doctors are not your

match! Why did you decide to be a gynecologist?”

In truth, Claudette had wanted to ask that question a long time ago.

Besides the fact that Emmanuel was tall, dark, and handsome, she found him

different from other men because he emanated a mysterious aura. Like a

storybook, he riveted her interest.

“You flatter me, Ms. Lenoir.”

Alas, Emmanuel merely brushed it off without replying to her question.

The reason had something to do with his retirement from the military in

Northern Region, but he did not want to tell anyone about it.

Perceiving that he did not want to answer, Claudette tactfully gave up

pursuing the matter further. Since she already had him look her over and had

no other business there, she could only get to her feet and leave.

When she reached the door, however, she could not help glancing back over

her shoulder. “Are you free this Saturday, Dr. Lowe?”

Frederick was right outside the door, pretending to be busy. In reality, he was

secretly watching Claudette pursue his best friend.

Tsk, tsk, I always thought that she was reserved. Unexpectedly, she’s so

blatant this time! Is she openly asking a married man out?

Ms. Lenoir, but I have a prior engagement this Saturday. I’m going for

laser tag game.”

“Oh, I see.”

feigned disappointment despite actually

“I also love playing such a

along, Dr.

I’ve got to ask

“Sure. Thank you!”

“No problem!”

Finally, Claudette left.

texted Beatrix, asking whether he

Naturally, his request

Beatrix furtively

really daring! She knows full well

like a moth to a flame. While she

and shy, she’s surprisingly

give the matter much

man, he never bothered

intentions. Of course, his wife

off work at the hospital, he went to Terence

headquarters as usual.

a social event that night and

so he went home alone when he finished

a permanent employee of Terence Group yet. As

office. Part–timers usually worked

resident staff. Thus,

during working

an intersection, his Maserati was abruptly

Land Rover.

somewhat familiar. Doesn’t it belong to

he seek me out for something or other? But on second thought,

bike back then. Hence, it makes no sense

is mine.

for you for an eternity, Ms. Quillen!

event, but…”

Rover with a

that he had successfully intercepted his