Chapter 1403


    Thssa stood in the bustling lobby of the Starhaven International Hotel, feeling a tidal wave of embarrassment crashing over


    her. She and Hertha had bolted across town to confront Dr. Funke, yet neither of them could pick the man out of a lineup.


    Just as Thssa was about to chalk this up as a lost cause, Hertha — with herrger-than-life personality and a knack for bold


    moves — leaned in and whispered, "Don’t be disappointed. Watch this."


    Before Thssa could even wonder what Hertha had up her sleeve, Hertha cleared her throat and called out with the confidence


    of a rockstar, "Dr. Funke, I''ve admired you for years. I''d love to finally meet you in person, please give me this chance!"


    Thssa''s jaw dropped.


    The entire room seemed to freeze, every pair of eyes suddenly fixed on them. Thssa’s heart raced, and she reached out to


    silence Hertha, but it was toote.


    Feeling the weight of the stares from a group of distinguished elder doctors who had been heading towards the elevator,


    Thssa forced a smile and chuckled awkwardly. "Sorry, sorry..."


    Hertha, oblivious to the social faux pas she had justmitted, continued unabashedly, "| admire Dr. Funke for his exceptional


    talent, hismanding presence, and his... his dashing looks!"


    Her tribute was cut short by a rich, heartyugh from behind them.


    "That''s the first time I''ve received such ttering public praise," said a voice filled with mirth.


    Both Thssa and Hertha turned to see a gentleman approaching. He was around five feet five, with salt-and-pepper hair and a


    bit of a paunch. While others sported sharp suits, he wore a simple navy tunic that hinted at ssical charm — a stark contrast to


    the rest of the crowd.


    Beside him stood a tall, rakishly handsome man with an air of roguish charm.


    It was ric Falconer!


    At the sight of ric, Hertha''s usually unshakeable confidence wavered, her gaze darting away as she instinctively shuffled


    behind Thssa for cover.


    Dr. Funke, now standing before them, regarded Hertha with a twinkle in his eye. "Singing my praises behind my back, and now


    shy when | show up? How curious."


    Hertha tugged at Thssa''s sleeve, silently pleading for her to take over.


    Having sessfully lured Dr. Funke into the open with her unconventional strategy, it was now Thssa’s turn to shine.


    It wasn''t Dr. Funke she was avoiding — it was the man by his side, ric!


    What were the odds of running into him here?


    "Dr. Funke, | hold you in high esteem


    as well," Thssa quickly interjected,


    "for your medical e extise thao l''


    pyre atithra admiration.


    ere''s a patient I''d like you to have a


    look at. May we have a moment of


    your time to discuss this privately?"


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    Her plea was as much an attempt to rescue Hertha from the awkward situation as it was an acknowledgment of Dr. Funke''s


    skills.


    Dr. Funke''s gaze shifted to Thssa,


    sizing her up before speakin ian)


    tone that was beth tidnd gentle,


    YON ALLE ‘ve done your homework


    beforeing. Come back when


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    With that, he made his way to the elevator, effectively dismissing Thssa''s request before it even took off.


    Desperate, Thssa moved to follow,


    but ric was already at Dr. Funke''s


    side, proposing, "Dr. poe linsry\


    pperie thaGastits of the


    cofnterence. On behalf of the Falconer


    Group, I''d like to extend a formal offer


    of coboration. Let''s find a quiet


    ce to talk, shall we?" Please read


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