Chapter 1437

Thalassa squared her shoulders and looked at Dr. Funke sincerely. “Hertha’s tied the knot, Dr. Funke. She wasn’t around long enough to learn much from you. But if you’re serious about taking on an apprentice, I can recommend someone.”

Human desires are a tricky business, and even a man of Dr. Funke’s medical brilliance wasn’t immune. Hertha’s ruse of a confession to get close to the good doctor must have sent the wrong message his way, making him think she wanted to be more than just his student.

That simply wouldn’t do.

They couldn’t give in to Dr. Funke’s request, yet they couldn’t afford to rub him the wrong way either. They needed to play to his interests to coax him into treating Lysander.

“You’re offering me an apprentice, or something else?” Dr. Funke’s eyes narrowed as his smile faded into a serious expression.

“An apprentice. She’s sharp, a quick learner. And if you’re looking for a date, well, I can set that up too,” Thalassa replied with unwavering confidence.

She held his gaze without flinching.

Alaric followed Dr. Funke out, she suspected that Alaric had failed to persuade him to

too. She needed to meet his demands, to sweeten the deal so

let out a chuckle. “I’m not desperate for companionship. I’m picky. If I weren’t, would I still be

make sure you’re satisfied,”

Hertha exchanged surprised glances, both clearly

when did Thalassa have such resources for matchmaking? They

are they the same person?” Dr. Funke

is ex-military, trained to follow orders, and an eager learner. As for

said, I’m not just

someone who takes the initiative, right? There are plenty of women like that on dating sites. I’ll find someone to your liking, and all you’ll have

Dr. Funke. “You’re certain you can pull this off? What’s in it

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