Chapter 157

Mackenzie’s gaze visibly chilled at the sight of Claudette approaching her

husband.

Even Frederick sensed the antagonism rolling off Mackenzie. I can’t help you

with this, man!

He shrugged and turned back toward the clinics.

“Well, are you done with your consultation?” asked Mackenzie frostily.

“Yes, I’m done.”

Claudette was no fool. She could already guess the nature of Emmanuel and

Mackenzie’s relationship based on the latter’s behavior, though she could

hardly believe it herself.

She had once asked Emmanuel if he had a girlfriend, and he had somewhat

implied that he was attached. Is his girlfriend the heiress of the Quillen

family? Is he such an excellent catch? But I thought Mackenzie suffered from

misandry!

Mackenzie’s words cut through Claudette’s thoughts. “Good. Then I’m taking

Emmanuel with me!”

She would have dragged Emmanuel away a lot sooner had she not been

enough to

Ms. Quillen! Don’t pull so

wife’s behavior.

sake. I

it seem as if she

remained stunned

to question if

for jealousy? No! I’m definitely

solve his

him by his shirt and only released her grip once they were

the parking lot.

out of the lot and even

passenger seat door for his

ask, “Why did you suddenly come to visit me, Ms.

saw the trending headlines, so I thought I’d

air of indifference as she added, “I suppose my worries

the bandwidth to hit on some random hottie.”

Emmanuel’s befuddlement was short–lived.

concern, but Ms. Lenoir

patient. Are you

the cr*p! As if I know

coldly and ducked into

all because of that stupid agreement! It’s depriving me of

How can I not

of twisted logic is

by then

Ms. Quillen?”

dismissively, she replied, “Yes. You’re famous

may recognize you if we loiter in public. You’ll

reputation too.”

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