Chapter 249 Hunter Provokes Martin
Ever since the scandal with Hunter broke online, Patricia felt that all eyes were on her.
Wherever she went, eyes followed.
During the morning rush, Patricia was waiting for the elevator to go up to her floor when she ran into several colleagues from her department.. .
"ProfessorDr. Watson, congratulations. Don't forget to invite us to your wedding for a celebratory drink."
"ProfessorDr. Watson, I heard your boyfriend is the new CEO of the Miller familyGroup, the richest man in M country. it's so impressive that you're acquainted with the richest man in M country." Country M. Impressive.
"I think Mr. Langley is quite good, but Mr. Miller isn't bad either. I envy you for finding such excellent men. Do you have know any unmarried single men around you? Please iIntroduce one to me!"
The speaker was a young nurse from the hospital, named Jennifer.
She was pretty and delicate.
She usually had a decent relationship with Patricia.
Gladys, standing in the crowd, was bubbling with jealousy and said sarcastically, "Not only the wealthiest family in Country Z country and Country M country, but she also knows the leading cardiothoracic surgeon Frank,; they're senior and junior from school! She knows all the big shots."
"What? You and ProfessorDr. Taylor are schoolmates? Oh my gosh, why didn't you tell us? ProfessorDr. Watson, you're really amazing to know so many important people."
Listening to their self-conversations, Patricia felt an unprecedented sense of helplessness. "It's not what you think—"
"It's not what you think, I..."
Before she could finish,
"Patricia..." Hunter's voice suddenly appeared, interrupting her.
A hush fell over the room as all heads
"Patricia..."
Everyone went quiet and turned their heads to look attowards the door. entrance.
Hunter wasHunter's silhouette emerged, backlit against the light, casting an aura of charm as he approached.
He woreDraped in a longsleek black coat today, paired, his youthful face radiated sophistication, with his young and fresh face, looking like a dashing gentleman.
His dark hair was slightly tousled by the cold wind, but it didn't affect his good looks, with aperpetual smile always ongracing his lips, like a warm sunbeam.
Coincidentally, Martin was standing next tostood beside him, holding Randy's hand.
Even more coincidentally, Martin was also wearing a longClad in a matching black woolen coat today, paired, Martin's striking figure contrasted with ahis white turtleneck sweater. The white sweater contrasted with the black coat, highlighting, accentuating his perfectchiseled jawline and sexyalluring Adam's apple under the hospital lights, exuding an irresistible charm. .
The two men stood side by side, in termsexuding an equal measure of appearancecharisma and temperament, theymagnetism. The onlookers were equally matched.
The crowd was dazzled.
They all lookedcaptivated, casting envious glances at Patricia with envy. .
"ProfessorDr. Watson, you're reallyincredibly lucky to have two such outstandingremarkable men, even prettier than popular male stars. I'm so jealous of you!"
"Yeah! It wasn't clear in the video, but now seeing them in person, they're even more by your side, more handsome than in the videos. You're such a perfect match." any celebrity."
"Professor Watson, when are you planning to get married? Where will the banquet be held? You must invite us!"
"Absolutely! They're even more striking in person. You two are a perfect match."
"When's the wedding, Dr. Watson? Count us in for the celebrations! We wouldn't miss it for the world."
Speechless, Patricia was speechless, feeling as iffelt drained of all her energy had been drainedas the compliments and inquiries washed over her.
Meanwhile, Gladys was seethingseethed with jealousy, her bitterness evident in her remarks.
"That happiness, I think it should be called a battleground! An"That's quite the spectacle unfolding—an ex-husband and a current lover appearing together, don't you find it interesting? A big fight is about to start."
Suddenly, people thought she made a good point: "…??" .
Hunter gave himshot a meaningful lookglance at Martin, his eyes flashed, but he didn't speak.
gleaming with intent, while Martin's eyes instantlygaze turned icy, sending a chill spreading from through the bottom of his eyes, wildly sweeping towards the people around him.
The sudden chill made everyone shiver androom. Bewildered, the onlookers shivered and wrapped, wrapping their arms around themselves. in response to the sudden cold.
What's going on?
The entranceConfusion swept through the crowd as they questioned the source of the hospital was clearly covered with a curtain.
The cold air shouldn't be able to come in, and there was heating inside.
Why was there an inexplicable chill now, getting colder and colder?within the hospital's warm confines.
Patricia couldn't stand it anymore and wanted to explain,. "Actually, you've misunderstood,. I..."—"
Hunter noticed her Sensing Patricia's intention, Hunter stepped forward, affectionately drapeddraping his arm overaround her shoulder, and smiled gently at everyone, with affection. "I have something need to discuss something with Patricia. You go ahead, I'll personally escort her up later." Please excuse us," he announced, his tone gentle yet authoritative.
Everyone understood the hint and gave themRecognizing the cue, the bystanders offered ambiguous looks.
"Wow, you just can't bear to be apart for long, we get it, go ahead!"You two run along. A little delay is no problem, we'll won't hurt. We'll explain the situation to the department head for Professor Watson." on Dr. Watson's behalf."
"Ha-ha, yes, our head is very understanding,; he'll be sympathetic to you."
"Ah, I'm so envious of you, my"This brings back memories. My first love and I were just like that, inseparable every day!"
Gladys clenched her fists tight, almost biting through her teeth with in frustration, consumed by jealousy.
Her chest burned with fierce jealousy, nearly consuming the last of her rationality.
She didn't understand why Patricia could meet such good men.
Why?
What was as she lacking compared to her?watched Patricia's seemingly perfect life unfold before her.
Why were the men who pursued herGladys either rich and ugly or handsome and poor?
None had both.
And thoseYet the men around Patricia were eitherboth handsome and the richest man in Ztheir country or M country, and not only that, they were handsome too.
The more she thought about it, the more unbalanced she felt.
She. Gladys wished she could replacewere in Patricia's place.
Patricia, speechless, realized things were getting more complicated and seemed beyond explanation.
Patricia stood in stunned silence, realizing the situation was spiraling beyond her ability to explain.
"Thank you all! for your understanding. We'll be leavingtake our leave now!"
." Hunter grinned, and waved at them, and took Patricia's hand to walk outsidethe crowd before leading Patricia towards the exit. As he brushed past Martin, he deliberately gavethey passed Martin, Hunter shot him a triumphant look.
Martin's hands by glance, causing Martin to clench his side suddenly clenched. fists.
Feeling his father's emotions, Randy's anger surged, and he ran over to take Patricia's hand, with a pitiful look. "Mommy, don't go,. I want you to stay with me."
His eyes were pitiful, like a wronged rabbit.
Before Patricia couldn't bear to see him upset and was about to refuse Hunter when Martin suddenly came forward and could respond, Martin intervened, masking his emotions behind a facade of indifference as he took Randy's hand, feigning indifference,. "Your mommy is busy, I'll take you up." has other matters to attend to. Come with me."
"I don't want to!" Randy refused without hesitation.
Martin's eyes became sharp, "Behave!"
His voice was filled with warning.
Randy immediately fell silent.
SeeingAs Martin scolded him, the little guy lowered his headRandy's small figure wilted in grievance, andprompting Patricia, angered, took Randy's hand, to react with anger as she reached for his hand. "Mommy will take you up."
Martin forcefully snatched the hand away, glancing coldly at Randy's hand from Patricia's grasp, his gaze chilling as he directed his attention towards Hunter,. "No need,. yYou take care of your own matters first."
The ," he stated icily, seizing the opportunity as the elevator happeneddoors opened to open at that moment. whisk Randy away.
As Patricia watched Martin didn't hesitate to takeand Randy disappear into the elevator.
Remembering , her heart ached at the memory of Randy's pitiful look, Patricia's heart ached, wishing she could run upexpression. Despite her desire to comfort him, but remembering the newsshe knew she had to address the rumors circulating online, she had to follow with Hunter out to clear things up first.
The two went toTogether, Patricia and Hunter ventured into the hospital garden.
Since it was winter, the cold wind was biting, and it was snowing heavily, covering , where winter's icy grip held sway, and the ground with a thick layer of whitewas blanketed in pristine snow. There were no people in the garden.
The two came toThey approached a flower bed.
"Hunter, I..."
Patricia had just started speakingbegan, only to be interrupted when Hunter suddenly reached out, to affectionately covering her ears.
Startled, Patricia was startled and was about to pull away whenrecoiled slightly before Hunter had already retractedwithdrew his hand, openingrevealing a dry yellow leaf nestled in his palm to her,. "You haved a leaf here, must have gotten it just now by accident." ," he remarked softly.
As Patricia lookedgazed at his palm.
Indeed, a dry yellowthe leaf lay quietly there.
Realizing her reaction might have been a bit too strong, a flicker of embarrassment crossed Patricia's eyesher eyes, realizing her earlier reaction may have been overly dramatic.
Little did she know, the scene of Hunter affectionately removing the leaf for her had beenUnbeknownst to her, their intimate moment was being clandestinely captured by a paparazzo hiding in the shadows.
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