He was fuming inside, but given Abbey''s status, he kept a polite facade. The folks from the National Medical Department were visibly angry, but none dared to speak up. After all, they didn''t have the same standing. Elijah strutted past Mr. Tanner and his team, full of arrogance, as he escorted Abbey out of the airport. The moment they were gone, the National Medical Department folks couldn''t help but start whispering among themselves. "That Abbey, she''s really something else, isn''t she?"


    "Well, she''s got every reason to be. The only daughter of the White family from Lone Ind, and a medical prodigy to boot. If I were her, I''d be proud too."


    "A medical prodigy? Is she really that amazing? We have our own medical genius in Austenberg-Flora. She''s even beaten members of international medical organizations." "Come on, big brother. Flora and Ms. Abbey aren''t even in the same league. I hate to admit it, but Flora''s medical skills don''t hold a candle to Ms. Abbey''s."


    "But we have Joy too! Joy''s won the medical championship several times!"


    "... You must be new here. Joy''s not even on Flora''s level, let alone Ms. Abbey''s."


    Outside the airport, Elijah helped Abbey into the car. Once inside, she asked respectfully, "Miss, should we head straight to Mr. Connor''s ce now?"


    In Abbey''s presence, Elijah''s previous arrogance disappeared, reced with respect and a desire to please.


    "Mmhm," Abbey nodded, a flicker of emotion crossing her heart at the mention of ''Connor.''


    "Mr. Connor will be thrilled and surprised to see you, Miss. He''ll invite you in right away!" Elijah, who had been by Abbey''s side for years, knew exactly how to tter here You and Mr. Connor have always been the golden couple of Lone Ind, a match made in heaven."


    Abbey''s face lit up with a smile at thepliment, and Elijah continued, That Flora, you don''t need to worry about her at all. You''re the most distinguished woman of


    Lone nd, with unmatched A


    medical skills. Flora''s just a nobody from the countryside, not even worthparing to a single one of your fingers."


    Abbey''s expression soured, displeased by Elijah''sparison. "Are youparing me to her?"


    To her, it was an insult. That woman''s name wasn''t even worthy to be mentioned alongside hers.


    Seeing her displeasure, Elijah quickly tried to fix his mistake. "Of course not, Miss. That woman isn''t even worthy to carry your shoes. Online, they say she''s some kind of medical genius, but with your skills, you could easily crush her."


    "That little wretch must''ve used some underhanded tricks to win Mr. Connor''s heart. The moment you show up, Miss, Mr. Connor will kick her to the curb."


    Abbey sneered, not bothering to reply. What man doesn''t stray? To her, Flora was just a tool for Connor to satisfy his needs. Once he got bored, he''d discard her like trash.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    ...


    Shallow Bay.


    Moss and Beck were lounging on small stools at the entrance, casually ying cards with a couple of bodyguards. They had wanted to go with Connor to pick up Flora, but he had found them too much of a nuisance.


    Flora had mentioned craving sweet


    and sour pork ribs and braised fish,


    so Connor took her grocery shopping. Moss and Beck were used to this by now. Ever since their boss met Flora, he''d turned into quite the home chef, insisting on doin things


    like grocery shopping himself because he thought it was romantic.


    Going to the supermarket with the one you love felt wonderfully down-to-earth.