novelxo Chapter 114
Chapter 114
Chapter 114
After the successful hypnotic treatment, Elizabeth felt a wave of relaxation wash over her, but with it came a growling hunger in her stomach.
Elizabeth checked her watch and noticed it was already 1:30 in the afternoon. As Simon was about to leave, she quickly called out to him, “Wait! Thank you so much for your help!
“As we were busy treating Annie, you didn’t have lunch either. Let’s grab a meal together. We can invite Eva too, what do you think?”
Simon chuckled at her cautious words before asking. “Is treating someone to a meal your way of expressing gratitude?”
“I’ve got an ideal” Elizabeth exclaimed. “How about we increase your rate to show gratitude?
“Based on the previously agreed fee, are you proposing increasing it by one or twice? I can accept an increase of up to five times.”
Simon gazed at Elizabeth with a complex expression but soon realized that her face was filled with genuine sincerity and not a hint of jest.
He couldn’t help but smile again, “You’re really quite different.”
Elizabeth furrowed her brows as she tried to decipher what Simon meant.
“Then…” Elizabeth chuckled dryly. “Would you like to have a meal or get the bonus?”
“Let’s grab a bite to eat together,” Simon suggested, pulling out his phone. “I’ll make a reservation. Can you see if Eva is
available?”
In just a few sentences, Simon took control of the situation.
“Alright.” Elizabeth agreed as her opinions about him began to shift.
She thought, “Perhaps he wasn’t as refined and gentle as he seemed. Maybe he enjoyed the feeling of being in control.” Given that they were unfamiliar with each other’s food preferences, Simon selected a buffet at a well–known five–star hotel. in the city with more food options.
As they arrived a little late, there were fewer people, and the trio indulged in their meal to their heart’s content.
However, the buffet offered little opportunity for socializing and was simply a feast for the senses.
In the end, Elizabeth, who took the initiative to invite the guests, could not fully enjoy the buffet as she could not adequately express her gratitude to Simon. This made her feel even more uncomfortable, and she wondered if Simon had deliberately chosen this kind of buffet to reject her goodwill.
Elizabeth could not help but feel a wave of disappointment wash over her, and a heavy sigh escaped her lips.
Personally, she had hoped to bring Simon in as her colleague or partner.
After the meal, Eva left to retrieve the car while Simon bade farewell to Elizabeth outside the hotel.
As Simon bade farewell to Elizabeth outside the hotel, passers–by could not help but stare at Simon in amazement. Countless eyes were fixed on him, and some young girls even appeared eager to run over and snap a photo with him. Too many curious gazes were directed their way, but since they were not directed at her, Elizabeth did not pay much attention. Instead, she waited quietly for Eva to come back with the car.
Hence, Elizabeth did not notice Andrew watching her from a nearby car.
Andrew’s heart was Jeavy with bitterness as he watched Elizabeth interacting with another man.
The man was too dazzling, and he radiated a sense of danger that Andrew could not quite shake off.
Andrew’s frustration reached a boiling point. He flung open the car door and stepped out, only to quickly lean back in and slam the door shut. “Let’s go!” he barked at the driver.
“I can’t do that. If the other party is just a patient, my impulsive action of revealing my identity could leave a bad impression on Elizabeth,” he thought.
Despite his attempts to convince himself otherwise, Andrew could not shake off the incident from his mind. The memory lingered throughout the entire afternoon, causing him to become absent–minded and distracted. At one point, he even signed some documents in the wrong place without realizing it.
Andrew had reached his breaking point, and his assistant’s hesitant gaze was the final straw. With a furious sweep of his arm, he sent all the documents flying off his desk, then rose to his feet. Without a word, he stormed out of the company.
He needed to find out who the man was!
As Andrew hurried towards the psychology center, he caught sight of Elizabeth, who was just about to finish her shift.
Chapter 114
As soon as Andrew walked into Elizabeth’s office, she beamed with a bright smile and rushed over to hold his hand. Looking up at him, she asked eagerly, “Are you here to pick me up?”
Yes, Andrew hesitantly replied, swallowing his questions.
“Perfect timing. I was just about to leave. Great minds think alike, don’t they?” Elizabeth said. Her smile grew even brighter as she took Andrew’s hand and walked towards the door.
As Andrew’s gaze met Elizabeth’s, her beaming smile was infectious, and he could not help but nod in agreement. “Yes,” he replied obediently.
After they got into the car, Elizabeth’s smile remained radiant, and her joy was impossible to conceal.
Andrew’s heart began to ache again, and he couldn’t help but ask, “Did you meet someone? You seem particularly joyful.”
“That’s right!” Elizabeth’s eyes lit up as she spoke excitedly. “Eva introduced me to her friend who helped me treat Annie, and the treatment was so effectivel
Andrew waited in silence for Elizabeth to reveal the identity of her mysterious “friend.” But instead, she began to gush about Annie and the treatment she received.
However, despite not mentioning the ‘friend‘ again, Elizabeth’s words were filled with admiration for him.
Andrew couldn’t help feeling a pang of jealousy as he thought to himself, “It’s only natural to feel threatened when your wife has a male friend who is refined, gentle, and knowledgeable in his profession. And who knows what other qualities he might
possess…”
Andrew glanced at Elizabeth, who was still talking about Annie’s condition, and he felt a tinge of melancholy.
Their relationship was not as perfect as it may seem.
In fact, their relationship was as fragile as a soap bubble shimmering in the sun. With just a gust of wind, it could easily burst. Andrew understood this better than anyone else, he knew that any interference could lead to complications.
Andrew interrupted Elizabeth, looking at her with a serious expression. “Liz, the company has a new product launch this weekend. Can you accompany me?”
Andrew had made up his mind. He was determined to take Elizabeth’s hand and stand proudly before everyone, letting the world know she was his wife. He knew this was the only way to keep their relationship safe from potential interference. “Huh?” Elizabeth blinked in confusion. “It doesn’t seem appropriate for me to attend such an occasion, right?
“I’m not a researcher or an employee of the company.”
“But you’re my wife,” Andrew replied firmly. “I want you by my side for this. Can you spare some time?”
Elizabeth’s expression was conflicted as she gazed at Andrew. Knowing that there was no room for negotiation, she eventually relented. “Alright,” she said softly.
Andrew sensed Elizabeth was in a difficult position, so he diverted the conversation. “We got off work pretty early today. Shall we go see Grandpa?” Andrew asked.
“Sure,” Elizabeth agreed quickly, her face filled with anticipation. “The soup over at Grandpa’s is so delicious. I can’t wait to enjoy it.”
As soon as they arrived in their hometown, Mr. Hayes greeted them with a wide smile resembling that of a blooming chrysanthemum. He eagerly pulled them close, bombarding them with questions about when they would start a family. Since Elizabeth had already decided to have a child, when Mr. Hayes asked about their plans for starting a family, she naturally responded that they were working hard towards it.
This way, Mr. Hayes would be even more delighted.
This delighted Mr. Hayes, and he personally filled Elizabeth’s bowl with soup several times, urging her to drink.
Andrew observed the interaction between his grandfather and wife and felt a sense of warmth and comfort that could only be found at home. This lifted his spirits and improved his mood significantly.
Andrew knew that no matter what, Elizabeth was now his wife, and there was no going back on their marriage.
No one could ever take his woman away from him. Not now, not ever.
Despite Andrew’s efforts to conceal his emotions, Mr. Hayes still noticed something was amiss.
Chapter 115