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?

a prior engagement this Saturday. I’m

laser tag game.”

“Oh, I see.”

feigned disappointment despite actually having

also love playing such a recreational game.

me along,

ask the person organizing things

“Sure. Thank you!”

“No problem!”

Finally, Claudette left.

texted Beatrix, asking whether he could

Naturally, his

Beatrix furtively

Claudette is really daring! She knows full well that Manuel is

him like a

and shy, she’s surprisingly bold

Emmanuel did not give the matter much thought after

man, he never bothered to postulate

his wife was the exception to

at the hospital, he

headquarters as usual.

social event that

home alone when

not a permanent employee of Terence Group

office.

with resident staff. Thus,

wife during

intersection, his

Land Rover.

this Land Rover looks somewhat familiar. Doesn’t

or other?

back then. Hence, it makes no sense for him to

is mine.

for an eternity, Ms.

event, but…”

the Land Rover with a

he had successfully