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.

private dining area the whole time, and when Alaric followed Dr. Funke out,

too. She needed to meet his demands, to sweeten the deal so he’d have

second before he let out a chuckle. “I’m not desperate for companionship. I’m picky. If I weren’t, would

sure you’re satisfied,”

exchanged surprised

did Thalassa have such resources for

date, are they the

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

website?” Dr. Funke laughed. “As I said, I’m not just anyone’s cup of

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 to do

to sway Dr. Funke. “You’re certain you can pull this off?

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