Chapter 145: You’re Not Leaving
“You’re thinking of moving out?”
The warmths in Cassius’s eyes faded.
te was replaced by a chilling intensity that felt like a suffocating weight pressing
galown, making it hard to even breathe.
His voue was low, almost menacing.
“What about the poison”
“You’re leaving before the treatment is even Fished?”
“As a doctor, aren’t you being irresponsible?”
Gemma blinked.
Was it just her imagination…
Or did all his complaints boil down to one thing. You’re not allowed to leave.
“Ahem, what I meant was..
“Mr. Cassiust”
Brooke appeared out of nowhere, as if he’d been hiding in the shadows the whole time.
Cassius’s expression turned even colder.
“Speak”
His voice was like a biting winter wind, sharp enough to cut through skin
Brooke quickly lowered his head and began his report.
“The Ravens haven’t retracted their earlier
sement. They’re still planning to strip you of your position Land shares in
in the campury
Not that Castian cared about some insignificant family like the Ravens.
Brooke and the others hadn’t even bothered to take it seriously.
“Now, they’re trying to audit everything you’ve ever handled. It’s clear they’re just looking for excuses to put something on your,”
If they wanted to franse him, they’d find a way, no matter what
Brooke couldn’t help but think to himself
They’re really overestimating themselves.
Cass gaze darkened, and he suddenly tuned to
“What do you think?”
Gemma was caught off guard.
“Me!”
She thought she must have misheard
After all, this was confidential business–something she should probably stay out of
Plus, she was a doctor, not a business strategist
She had no advice to offer.
“I’m not sure,” she said, standing up.
“You guys discuss it. 11 go check on Noah”
But Cassius reached out and grabbed her wrist.
His hand was cool, his grip firm
The commanding aura he exuded wrapped around her like a vine, taking it impossible for her to move
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“Just say what comes to mind. No pressure,” Cassius said, his tone casual, as if they were discussing the weather,
“Lalon’t know much about business,” Gemma began hesitantly, “but when it comes to treating an illness, the goal is to eliminate the root cause
You don’t just treat the symptoms- you make sure it can’t come back.”
Casson’s expression softened noticeably.
“Exactly what I was thinking ”
He glanced at Brooke, who immedunely underwood..
“Til handle it,” Brooke said before disappearing into the crowd.
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Grinnur stood there, still held in place by Cassius’s gripi.
He stood up too, but he dabn’t let go of her wrist.
His voice, low and intimate, brushed against her car, semaling slavers down her spine.
“Do you really have to leave!”
Gemma shook her head instinctively.
“Not really just feel like Eve been truling for too longTM
“So you think we’re the ones intruding on YOUR life!”
“No, not at all!” Gemma quickly denied, her cheeks flushing. “Tjusi…”
Casanis’s tone softened as he saw her flustered expressioni
“Hit’s not a linther, then say?”
Grma blankri “Italy”
When she looked up and
saleep, in
mesmerizing gaze, she felt as if she’d been hypnotized. Withone thinking, she woubled
Cassius smiled Eainly. “My wishraibe true.
Gemma was confused. “What wish
“The one Latuite,” lie added.
What did far say!
It took her immer in reale v Tir
Back on the Ferris wheel, at the highest point, he’d wished for her in stay at the estate.
“What a waste of a wish,” she thought..
Honestly, as long as the pay was good, she’d have no problemsticking around as his personal doctor.
As if reading her mind, Cassius added. “The wish also included paying your fees.”
Dars he have to lie so blunt?
What’s the point of embarrassing me like thảo
Not far bell them, Alijah stepped off the Ferris wheel and spotted Gemma
He paused, frowning.
His assistant noticed and asked cautiously, “Young master, is something wrong?*
Alijah looked conflicted.
He’d noticed that Mabel hadn’t been as affectionate toward his lacely-
At first, he thought it was because he wasn’t as likable anymore. With that thought, he felt much better anal ran off toward the other rides, But now he was told that it was because Gemma had threatened Mabel
He wanted to stand up for Mabel, bus cemara was surrounded by people, and he only had his assistant.
“Forget it,” he thought.
“I’m not risking it.”
“I just tell Grandma when t
“She’ll make Mom apologize to Mabel”
With that thought, he instantly had nothing to stress about and ran towards the other rides.
After lunch, Gemina and the others returned in the hospital.
They were supposed to head straight back to the estate, but Gemma had promised Elizabeth she’d pick up some things first. Authe car pulled into the garage, Gemma noticed someone standing at the hospital entrance.
That person looks famdiar.
Wast, let me take a closer look
“Do you guys sell standing roomarkers at this hospital?” Shawn joked. Gemina quickly booked away
Honestly, that figure was way too familiar just a few more seconds of starin
she’d probably have nightstiares.
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Cassius glanced at Shawn, who was driving
Shawn stiffened
Last night, he didn’t want to kill him, but he definitely made sure Marcus couldn’t get up,
How was he already back on his feet?
Shawn forced a laugh.
“Maybe it’s a… unique bobby? Not my place to judge.”
Gemma.
Keep talking. Shawn. You’re on a roll,
“Doesn’t this hum the hospital’s image!” she asked.
As soon as she said that, the tension in the car seemed to case.
Shawn chuckled
“Gem, you’ve got a way with words.”
Genna
“Don’t worry,
I make sure someone handles it. Our hospital’s reputation isn’t going down on my watch.”
Gemma nodded in agreement.
Even though she had no feelings lett for Marcus, just seeing him made her stomach tum.
Getting nd of him was definitely the right trave.
She didn’t even care why he was standing there.
She just wanted peace,
But as they walked out of the parking lot, her phone rang. It was an unknown number.
“Gemma, it’s me.”
It was Mabel’s voice
Gemma’s expression darkened. “What do you want?”
“Did you know Marcus filed an appeal!”
Gemma, **
No. I didn’t.
Marcus had always spouted nonsense whenever he came to see her, and she’d learned to tune him out.
Otherwise, she’d have gone mad by now.
When Mabel didn’t get a response, she laughed softly.
“The court summons were sent to me.”
“Do you know what he’s asking for
A sinking feeling seuled in Gemma’s chest. Something told her she wasn’t going to like the answer.