Chapter 239

A lingering warmth filled the office,still echoing the intimacy they'd just shared.

Verena's face glowed with a blush as she slipped away from Isaac's embrace, her hair slightly mussed and lending her an easy, captivating charm.

She spoke softly. "You go ahead and finish your work.I'll be over here reading a magazine, so you won't be distracted."

Though Isaac's eyes lingered on her with clear longing,considering her pregnancy, he knew he couldn't go any further now.

He gave a gentle nod."Alright."

Verena crossed to the sofa,picked up a magazine,and flipped through the pages in a relaxed way.

Isaac turned back to his paperwork, but every so often he looked over at her, watching the golden afternoon light surround her with a gentle glow.

Being quietly waited for brought a warmth he hadn't expected. That thought made him smile to himself, eyes soft with affection as he gazed at Verena.

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Later that evening, in one of Shoildon's upscale nightclubs, a hazy VIP room hummed with low lights and curling smoke.

Luis lounged on a plush leather sofa, dressed sharply in a black suit, exuding effortless ease as he leaned back.

His fingers tapped out a steady rhythm on the armrest while a heavyset, middle-aged man beside him launched into a desperate plea.

The man, all smiles and anxious bows, looked at Luis with hope and urgency. "Mr. Sampson, please. Only you have the power to help me."

His words dripped with both flattery and desperation,as if Luis was the only chance left.

Luis barely spared him a glance, his expression cold and uninterested, eyelids half-lowered in complete indifference.

He gently swirled his wine, watching the deep red shimmer beneath the soft light. His voice was ice-cold when he finally replied, "You want my help? What makes you think you deserve it?"

The man looked ready to plead further, but Luis ' phone buzzed before he could speak.

One glance at the screen, and Luis gestured to his security team.

Without wasting a second, they moved in and hauled the middle-aged man out with zero regard for formality.

Everyone else in the room got the message and slipped out in silence.

Left alone at last, Luis answered the call.

The voice on the line wasted no time with formalities."Mr. Sampson, our search revealed Simon recently returned from abroad and immediately took a job as a psychologist at Evelyn Model Hospital."

That caught Luis' interest. "Evelyn Model Hospital?What draws him to that place?"

A short pause, and then the report continued."It was considered the leading hospital in Clokron. The founder, Evelyn Rowe, gained fame for taking on tough surgeries at a young age and has built a reputation for medical breakthroughs. Most of the hospital's prestige is thanks to her. Powerful business leaders in Clokron hold her in high regard. The hospital only relocated to Akoitha not long ago.Since Simon studied medicine, it's possible he looks up to Evelyn. She's a big name in the industry, and admiration isn't out of the question."

Luis leaned back, quietly rubbing his chin as he mulled it over.

For all his experience reading people, Luis doubted someone as secretive and ruthless as Simon truly idolized anyone.

Wanting to get close to Evelyn had to mean Simon was chasing after something important.

The low light caught the glint in Luis' eyes as the thought struck him.

Was it possible Simon's real target was Evelyn herself?

With new suspicion, Luis asked, "Do you know what Evelyn looks like?"

His assistant answered right away, "You'll find plenty if you search 'Evelyn Rowe' online, sir. There are even clips of her speaking at press conferences."

Taking the advice, Luis hung up and looked up Evelyn's name. The results flooded in instantly, with article after article covering her story.

At the top, two videos stood out: one where Evelyn revealed her identity during the Fairclough family's press conference in Clokron, and the other showing her cutting the ribbon at her hospital's grand opening.

He clicked one of the videos at random,but what he saw made him freeze in surprise.

The woman on the screen was the same one who had given him a lift days before, and the same woman he'd seen at Isaac's office.

Luis muttered to himself, "Her again?"

It truly was a small world.

A moment later, a mysterious smile curled across his lips.

His eyes flicked to a search suggestion beneath the video: "Bennett Group CEO's Wife, Verena Wilis,Revealed as Dr. Evelyn Rowe,the Legendary Surgeon."

The name Verena caught his attention.

Luis narrowed his eyes, realizing the truth.

So she really was Isaac's wife. With that revelation, the puzzle pieces finally clicked into place.

Simon's complicated schemes to target lsaac had nothing to do with chasing power or wealth-they were all for this woman.

Verena. That was her name.

Luis let out a quiet, mocking laugh, his eyes growing cold as ice.

Simon had tried to use his sister to manipulate him into going against Bennett Group.

Now,Luis realized he could turn the tables, using Verena as leverage against Simon.

After all, Simon had it right-Luis was never one to back down when he set his sights on something.

With this new angle, Luis was certain he would find his sister soon.

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Inside Evelyn Model Hospital, the hallways remained calm as nurses and doctors quietly carried out their tasks.

But that calm didn't last-within moments, a sudden noise tore through the stillness. A towering figure swept into the hospital, his black trench coat trailing behind him and his eyes sharp with intensity.

It was none other than Luis.

He walked right up to the nurses' station, hands buried in his pockets and chin tilted up, barely sparing them a glance. "I'm not feeling well. Go fetch your top doctor-Evelyn. I want her to see me."

The nurses glanced nervously at eachother,unsettled by his intimidating aura but still mindful of their responsibilities.

One nurse stepped forward, her voice hesitant. "Sir,you'll need to fill out a registration form first and wait your turn..."

Luis' patience snapped. "Stop wasting time. Just get her."

The nurses fumbled for a response, never having dealt with anyone quite as stubborn or striking as this man.

Relief swept through them as Julianna came into view.

Quickly, they flagged her down and filled her in on the situation. After listening, Julianna recognized his type right away.People like this didn't respond to force, and strog-arming him would only make things worse