had a hectic morning. She finally reached the cafeteria, only to have Loule Ramirez block her way. “Hey, Dr. here for lunch? What do you want? It’s on me,” Louie said. Sofia glanced at him, a annoyed, but still polite. “No thanks, Dr. I surgery this afternoon. grabbing something quick. “You need to eat when busy. Don’t shy. paella today is great. You should try it. ” Louie insisted. Sofia frowned, thinking how annoying he was. She for paella, but standing there ruined appetite. Sofia “Really, no need, Dr. I’m in a rush. She then toward sandwich counter, cursing Louie in her mind while eyeing the paella. Louie didn’t her little glances. just watched her walk buy a sandwich and juice, and leave. A nearby colleague patted Louie’s shoulder and said, “Dr. is the ice queen of our hospital. If want to win her over, you’ve got try harder. Louie smirked said, “Jonathan be honest. I not good–looking? Or is my technique Other doctors and nurses to but she ignores me. replied, “Dr. Schneider indeed quite unique. At least, among the doctors and he knew, he seen anyone like her. She incredibly hardworking and dedicated to her patients. by She Was Really Arany With her dedication, skills have have Improved rapidly, and should have advanced in rank long ago. But despite her efforts, she hadn’t surgeries as the lead surgeon. She participated in major surgeries, but that was mainly due mentor. Jonathan said, “Honestly, don’t think Dr. Schneider is suited to doctor. glanced at him, not displeased by words but seemingly quite in agreement. For doctors like them, who were naturally talented, Sofia’s hard made her different them. Yet Sofia’s beautiful face had captivated from moment saw her. though she was covered in and face was smeared with it, didn’t diminish her beauty. In fact, it made her even attractive. From first Louie decided that wanted her. But who would have thought that even after at Cleveland Hospital for over year, hadn’t made headway with Sofia. They had exchanged a few words. Lately, Sofia had clear impatience with his to strike up conversation. Her looks gave him chills. Louie didn’t in giving up. He never failed with women before. For Sofia, he was determined to succeed. had idea was thinking as she left. She back with her sandwich orange juice her phone rang. It was special notification sound. Shapter Was Really Any Sofla stopped and pulled out her phone. It was a special they used contact each other for matters, to the of them. Normally, used WhatsApp to communicate to accommodate Sofia. special sound been heard in a long time. Hearing it now shocked Sofia. could have happened? But when she read the message, she out loud anger. “Sofia, Mr. Hart’s people us. They want us investigate someone. Sofia sense sender’s gloating through the screen. Because following that message was own name. Oh great, they wanted her to investigate herself. How amusing. Sofia pursed lips and asked, “What’s the offer?” now, our rate, ninety million,” the reply. pouted in dissatisfaction. Just ninety to investigate her? How naive! “Well? Reject The asked before Sofia could respond. Sofia and replied, refuse? This is great to make a lot of money. you stupid?” The person quickly responded, “You mean…” enough so we won’t said. In other words, long as the money right, everything was negotiable. 23 She Really truny much money was enough up her. “Got it. Don’t worry, I’ll handle it,” person replied. Sofia the app, no concerned with the matter. Her expression grew increasingly complex. Nathaniel suspicious of her now, even going so far to contact the Nightfall to investigate her. It she had indeed exposed herself. Sofia annoyed. She had been so careful! Where had she slipped up Nathaniel investigating her? The she thought about it, the believed it have been last night when she was discovered. But that jerk, had watched her night without saying a word. was infuriating! Sofia even considered returning to Hart family to confront Nathaniel about what going head and could he an asshole! She didn’t want to him anymore, fearing would be more healed. bit into her viciously, as if she were biting into Nathaniel’s flesh. Jerk, jerk, jerk! She really angry!