Mistaken Marriage, Unexpected Love

Chapter 24

“That man,” the colleague whispered when they had put some distance between themselves and the couple.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

“That’s the boss of Paramount Corporation. He is young and successful, and still holds so much promise. | really envy Dr. Griffith. She’s so Lucky to have scored such a man.”

Camila didn’t respond.

The colleague continued to prattle on. “How can someone be so perfect? Not only is he rich and good at business, he is also handsome and charming-”

“How do you know he’s all that?” Camila finally interrupted. “For all we know, he might be a pervert.” She thought back to last night, and the way he had strangled her and thrown the most vile insults at her. The word pervert wouldn’t even begin to cover what he was.

Her colleague burst out Laughing.

It went without saying that Debora had risen among the ranks by virtue of her association with Isaac. Everyone who worked in the hospital attended her farewell party, and all the tables in Section B were occupied.

Camila and her colleague entered the function hall. They were about to head toward the table in the far corner when the hospital director raised his hand and stopped her. “Camila! Please come and sit with us.”

Camila turned to find Isaac staring straight at her. She fixed a polite smile on her face and made to decline the director’s offer. “I'm sorry, Sir, |-”

“Come on.” The director easily brushed aside her refusal and pulled her to an empty chair. She had no choice but to join them in their table, though she made sure to keep her head down. The director wasn’t done yet, however. He leaned close and nudged Camila with his elbow.

“You and Debora go all the way back to university, right? Now that she is off to the Military Central Hospital, you should offer her a toast.”

“She doesn’t drink,” Isaac cut in without warning.

A hush fell over the table as they glanced between Isaac and Camila. How did he know that she didn’t drink?

Camila herself was taken aback. She finally raised her eyes and met Isaac’s teasing gaze.

Her hands balled into fists under the table.

What was the bastard up to now?

Debora sensed that something was amiss, but she decided to ignore her hunch. She told herself that she must have misunderstood Isaac’s meaning.

“Well, as doctors, it isn’t good for us to indulge in alcohol. Our patients’ lives rest in our hands, after all.” Debora had a demure smile as she Looked at Camila. “Camila and | have always shared a good relationship. | will surely miss her when | leave.” Just then, Isaac’s phone rang. He didn’t bother excusing himself and just answered it at the table.

The caller said something, to which he replied that he understood before promptly hanging up.

As soon as he put his phone away, Camila’s phone rang. She glanced at the other guests and pressed the answer key. It was Stevie Cooper, the trusted butler that served Isaac’s grandfather.

“Good evening, Young Madam. Please come to the Johnston mansion right away. Mr. Johnston wants to see you.”

“| see. Okay.”