The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 99

Zoey's shy turn completely baffled both Caspian and me.

He gave me a helpless look before explaining, "You misunderstand, Dr. Zeller. Dr. Hayes and I were just discussing work."

Hearing this, she turned back around. Her eyes landed on where Caspian was holding my wrist as she said playfully, "Is that so?"

I calmly pulled my hand away, thanked Caspian, and said earnestly, "I'll seriously consider your offer, Dr. Cross."

Zoey's eyes widened in curiosity. "What offer, Selena? Can Ferris and I hear about it?"

She had a lively personality and was the youngest among us. Normally, I wouldn't have stooped to her level, but at that moment, a flicker of irritation inevitably flared up in my chest.

"The wind is too strong. I'm going back inside."

Caspian immediately followed. "Alright, I'll go with you."

Just before entering the cabin, I faintly heard Zoey's self-reproachful voice. "Did I ask something I shouldn't have?"

She was likely saying it for Ferris to hear.

But I hadn't made up an excuse to go inside. I had been feeling unwell all day, and now that sour feeling in my stomach was rising again. Not wanting to make a fool of myself once more, I quietly headed to the restroom.

There was a lot of chatter outside, so I guessed the light show was about to start.

After steadying myself, I hurried out of the restroom, only to bump into Ferris a few steps later.

He was on the phone.

I planned to casually walk past him, but just as I passed by, I heard a cold scoff from his lips. "It seems I really underestimated you."

I stopped instantly. As my eyes swept over his chiseled profile, I heard him add, "In Port Capital, you were busy buddying up with my old classmate. And now in Skye City, you've hooked up with the star of another hospital. You really keep yourself busy all day, don't you, Dr. Hayes?"

Hooked up? Busy?

I silently stared at Ferris as the anger I had suppressed for the past few days instantly boiled over.

I had held my tongue time and time again because we were on a business trip. Did he really think I had no temper at all?

I caught the mockery in his tone, but kept my composure. "I just don't want to delay you from pursuing your true love, Dr. Sterling."

He frowned slightly at my words. Scoffing coldly, he turned around, only to look back at me two seconds later. In a frigid voice, he warned, "Selena, you'd better not pull any tricks."

I stared at his straight back as he walked away, leaning against the wall until I eventually collapsed.

By the time we flew back to Port Capital, it was already noon the next day. I had barely landed when I received a call from Vivian.

"We're having a welcome home dinner. Come to the estate later."

Her tone was rather blunt.

I guessed my in-laws were throwing a welcome dinner for Ferris, while taking the opportunity to teach me a lesson.

Duty called. Even though I felt resistant, I hailed a cab and headed over.

By the time I arrived, Ferris was already seated at the dining table. Vivian and her husband were seated at the head. Seeing me enter, Vivian immediately ordered the maids to serve the food, unable to resist grumbling, "You were on the same flight. Why are you so late?"