The atmosphere immediately became tense.


    Arnold’s eyes widened, as if he had heard something extremely


    hurtful to his self-esteem. His face flushed with anger, and it took


    him a moment to respond. “Huh?”


    “Dr. Larson, have you been in Meridan for too long that your English has regressed? Do you want me


    to trante that into French for you?”


    Be’s beautiful eyes hid a hint of cunning, and her smile carried an


    invisible pressure, suppressing Arnold’s free-spirited soul. Few


    women could pull off such amanding smile.


    Arnold asked through gritted teeth. “Are you saying that I didn’t


    ept him as a patient because I couldn’t cure Justin’s illness? Is that what you’re implying?”


    “Is there any other exnation?” Be shrugged.


    “What a joke!” Arnold mmed the table in frustration. “Ms.


    Thompson, have you been out of the country for too long? Don’t you


    know that my reputation in Meridan is even greater than that of Dr


    Brown? I have solved countless difficult andplicated cases in my medical career, and I lost count


    of how many people I have saved


    from the brink of death. Even the Grim Reaper takes a backseat when


    I’m on duty. Saying my medical skills are not up to par is simply


    insulting!”


    Be smiled without saying a word, quietly watching him get angry.


    Suddenly, Arnold seemed to catch on. He leaned back, squinting at


    her yfully. “Nice try, Ms. Thompson. That’s a nice trick, but I’m not buying it. I won’t fall for your


    schemes.”


    “You know, Dr. Larson, I always thought you were more open-


    minded.” Be’s tone held a mix of surprise and disappointment. “I mean, despite iming that you


    don’t treat the rich, you should know


    that Mr. Salvador isn’t just some rich guy. He’s a well-known figure among the country’s top


    entrepreneurs, and he has done a ton of charity work since taking over as the President of Salvador


    Corporation. He has helped countless people through his foundation.


    Surely, you’ve heard about all that, right?”


    Be added, “And yet, despite knowing all this, you still stick to your so


    -called ‘principles’. Don’t you think you’re being a bit too rigid and


    inflexible?”


    Even as she spoke, Be couldn’t help but be surprised by her own


    words. It had been years since their divorce, yet she found herself defending Justin without hesitation.


    Setting aside her emotions, it was a fact that Justin was undeniably


    skilled. If one were to look past his emotional ws, he could be said


    to be almost perfect.


    Otherwise, Be wouldn’t have silently loved him for so many year


    without growing tired. When a woman feels both gratitude and


    admiration for a man, there’s no easy way out. Unfortunately for


    Be, she felt both for Justin.


    That’s why she has been obsessed for thirteen years.


    “Ms. Thompson, it’s pointless no matter what you say,” Arnold insisted, though he seemed to be


    swayed by her words. “No matter


    what you say, I won’t give in. Just the fact that you used your brother to kidnap me back from abroad


    says it all. There is nothing to talk


    about between us. You rely on your wealth and power and don’t even


    have the most basic respect for other people. I’m booking a ticket


    back immediately, and if you dare to stop me, I’ll call the police!”


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    Just as Arnold was about to leave, Be calmly took a sip of tea and


    sighed softly, “Even Dr. Brown couldn’t solve the problem. I thought


    you were our only hope, but now…”


    Arnold froze in his tracks, his eyes widening in shock. “Who? Who are you talking about?!”


    “Dr Brown.”


    “You mean, Dr. Brown is treating Justin? That old doc is so unwise!” Arnold couldn’t help but sigh.


    Be, who was usually calm and collected, couldn’t contain her


    excitement. She pped the table suddenly and said, “Hey, don’t


    insult her like that. Dr. Brown is not old at all!”


    “I’m being respectful! Dr. Brown is my idol!” Arnold eximed with


    admiration. “Although I haven’t seen her in person, in my mind, she’s


    perfect in every way.”


    Be remained silent, listening intently.


    “In our field, achieving Dr. Brown’s level of expertise and performing numerous high-profile surgeries


    would take at least thirty years! So what’s wrong with calling her an old doctor?”