Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo

Chapter 2105 The Scheme

“What are you babbling about?” Francesca could not wrap her head around his words. “I understand if you revealed my true identity, as the king wouldn’t believe you if I were an ordinary doctor. But why did you bring up my relationship with Danrique?”

“I didn’t plan on mentioning it at first. But when His Majesty learned that you were Francesco, the miracle doctor, he insisted on seeing you. He wanted you to personally describe how you tested the poison and to show evidence of it. At the same time, he planned to send experts from the palace to validate your work…

“I remembered that before your arrival, His Highness had instructed me not to get you involved in politics no matter what. He said that you didn’t like socializing or showing yourself in public, let alone mingling with the royal and political circles of the nation.

“So, in a moment of desperation, I mentioned you were Danrique’s fiancée, hoping that His Majesty would change his mind. That way, he would show you more respect, or at the very least, not put you in a difficult spot by validating your work.”

After relating what happened in a single breath, the weakened Robin took a deep breath and continued, “Just as expected, His Majesty’s attitude toward you changed the moment he heard that you were Mr. Lindberg’s fiancée. Although he still wants to see you, it’s from the perspective of a guest instead of trying to interrogate you. Back then, I thought I had done the right thing, but I didn’t expect that…”

Robin sighed.

that moment, Francesca finally understood. “That Danrique would announce his engagement to Hazel, causing the king to think that William and you were lying. That’s why that old man invited William and

Majesty will not only not investigate the matter about the poisoning but also

“Ms. Felch, what in the world is going on? What happened between you

replying, Francesca dropped her medical kit and turned

“Ms. Felch, Ms. Felch!”

Robin failed to stop her. As he watched Francesca’s running silhouette disappear,

Nevertheless, they still had a chance of turning things around if

reach the car before it left so that she could travel to the

shock, Silas invited

on the road, William asked, “Francesca, what’s going on? Didn’t we agree that I’ll deal with it alone? Why did you change your mind and

allow you to face this alone.” Francesca was resolute. “Since I’m the one who detected the poison, I’m ready to answer the king if