Chapter: 689

Baylor's expression darkened. Norah had a boyfriend? Then why did she let him have that spot and flash him a charming smile? Was she stringing him along as a backup plan? He wasn't that kind of person!

However, the thought of Norah's exceptional medical prowess and her captivating figure made him pause and reconsider.

Perhaps a secret relationship wasn't entirely off the table.

The room lit up with teasing jabs from the doctors who heard their conversation.

"So, Dr. Wilson is off the market. We all thought she was single."

"It would be hard to believe someone as stunning as her isn't taken."

"Don't forget to bring your boyfriend to the next gathering. I'm dying to meet him."

Gossip filled the air.

"Dr. Padilla, do you have a hidden agenda for asking Dr. Wilson to lunch alone?”

"Please refrain from flirting with girls in a relationship. There is a boundary that should not be crossed."

In the depths of Baylor's heart, he entertained the idea of nurturing a discreet relationship with Norah, provided she felt the same.

However, their playful taunts caused a change in his expression.

“I just had a few questions for Dr. Wilson. You guys are reading too much into it."

“You can bring it up here. I treat everyone the same. Now, excuse me, I have surgery to attend to. See you later." With that, Norah brushed past Baylor, who wore a visible expression of dismay, heading off to her surgery.

Jolie quietly shook her head. Baylor seemed to let his desires cloud his judgment; he didn't seem to consider Norah's reputation as a formidable figure.

Should he offend her, the consequences could range from losing his job, at best, to jeopardizing his entire career, at worst.

After her two defeats Jolie decided to bide her time and strike when the moment presented itself.

She still harbored resentment towards Norah and would prefer if she left the hospital.

Despite sending a morning greeting to Norah, Sean found himself awaiting a response well past noon.

Throughout the meeting, he kept sneaking glances at his phone, anxious not to miss any messages from her.

Susanna had mentioned that women appreciated timely responses from men.

"Mr. Scott, this meeting holds significant importance."

The conference was indeed crucial. Phillip couldn't resist discreetly reminding Sean when he saw him check his phone for the umpteenth time.

The room was packed with high-profile figures from different companies, and even though his boss was the host, he shouldn't slack off, should he?