Chapter 9 The Affection of That Night"Not seeing anyone," Shane said as he pushed open the office door. "Get me a cup of coffee."
With that, he walked towards his desk.
"President Ortiz said if you don't see him, he won't leave today."
Shane glanced back at his secretary.
The secretary immediately lowered her head.
"Bring him in," he said as he sat down and unbuttoned his suit jacket.
Soon, the secretary came in with a cup of coffee, followed by Kane.
Kane wore a face full of resentment as he started questioning, "That woman, where did you find her?"
Shane picked up his coffee and gestured for the secretary to leave. Only then did he look up at Kane.
"Look at what she did to me!" Kane pointed at his neck, where a visible scar lay, and his wrist was wrapped in bandages. "She nearly severed my tendons."
Shane's gaze briefly lingered on Kane's injuries, feeling a strange sense of satisfaction.
Feigning ignorance, he asked, "How did it happen?"
Kane, still shaken, replied, "That woman had a knife! Her skills were so precise it was astonishing. When I went to the hospital, the doctor said she was just a hair away from cutting my artery. I didn't get to enjoy the beauty, and I almost lost my life. I just want to know, where did you find that woman?"
Shane's mood lifted when he heard that Kane hadn't managed to take advantage of Callie. Leaning back in his chair, his expression remained as cold as ever. "Why are you looking for her?"
"Revenge, of course."
When had Kane ever taken such a hit?
He didn't know much about Callie's work or life, so he was genuinely clueless.
"If you want revenge, find her yourself."
Kane was speechless, "..."
"Fine, I'll figure it out myself. Once I find her, I'll break her hand. Let's see if she dares to come at me with a knife again!"
He said with a hateful tone.
Meanwhile, at the hospital, Callie Norris stepped out of the examination room and shivered, feeling an inexplicable chill.
Was someone cursing her?
"Dr. Norris, don't forget about Dr. Ayers' farewell party tonight at 8 PM, Crestview Hotels, Block B."
A colleague reminded her as they passed by.
Callie responded with a noncommittal "Mm" while her hands were stuffed in the pockets of her white coat. She was extremely reluctant to go.
She couldn't help but think about Belinda and her relationship with Shane.
A chill ran down her spine.
At 8 PM, Callie arrived at the farewell party venue.
Just as she was about to enter, she saw a car pull up at the entrance.
Belinda stepped out of the car, followed closely by Shane.
Callie quickly hid behind a pillar.
Peeking out, she saw the two standing together, looking quite compatible. It seemed Shane really liked Belinda, considering he was willing to attend such an event.
Tonight's farewell party would probably see almost everyone from the hospital in attendance.
"Thank you for coming tonight," Belinda said, her makeup meticulously done and her elegant dress highlighting her grace. There was a hint of shyness in her voice.
Shane replied, "We're friends."
The only reason he agreed to come was because of the bond they had formed that night.
Belinda wanted to get closer to him, but the words she had spoken before now stood as a barrier between them. She could only maintain her composure. "Let's go inside."
After they walked in, Callie emerged from behind the pillar.
The thought of facing Shane made her feel uneasy. After much deliberation, she decided to call Belinda and explain that she had an urgent matter and couldn't make it.
She took out her phone and was about to dial a number when a colleague approached and called out, "Dr. Norris."
Belinda turned around.
Callie's hand stiffened as she held her phone, accidentally pressing the call button. By the time she realized it, Belinda's phone was already ringing.
She quickly hung up and forced a smile. "Sorry, I dialed the wrong number."
The voice seemed somewhat familiar. Shane turned around and saw Callie standing not far away, holding her phone in a somewhat awkward manner.
He raised an eyebrow.
Is this woman also a doctor at Renai Hospital?
Belinda gave a gentle smile. "I didn't mind."
As she spoke, she moved a bit closer to Shane.
Following Shane's request not to acknowledge their relationship publicly, Callie pretended not to know him.
"Is this your boyfriend?" she asked with a bright smile, her eyes clear and sparkling like a Pristine lake.
Belinda didn't explain, letting people assume it was true.
Shane didn't deny it either, seemingly curious to see Callie's reaction. His gaze lingered on her.
Callie laughed lightly and praised, "You two are a perfect match, a couple made in heaven."
For some reason, Shane felt an intense urge to tear that smile off her face.
Knowing Shane's malicious tendencies, Callie quickly made her escape. "I won't disturb you any longer, I'll be going now."
She linked arms with the colleague who had just called her and hurried inside.
After they had put some distance between themselves and Shane, the colleague whispered, "That man, the CEO of Skyreach Corporation, is so young and capable. Dr. Ayers is really lucky to be with someone like him."
Callie didn't respond.
The colleague continued, "How can there be such a perfect man in this world? He's rich, handsome, and has a great body..."
"How do you know he's perfect? For all we know, he could be a total creep." Callie couldn't hold back, recalling the time he almost strangled her. Calling him a creep was practically a compliment.
The colleague couldn't help but laugh.
Belinda certainly had a lot of influence. Even the hospital director showed up, and the entire staff from top to bottom attended. The whole B-section was reserved for the event.
"Dr. Norris, why don't you sit at this table?"
Callie was about to head to the farthest corner table when the dean called out to her.
She turned around and saw Shane looking at her.
She quickly smiled at the dean, "I..."
"Come on," the dean said, pulling her to sit down.
Reluctantly, she stayed at the table, feeling extremely uncomfortable.
She didn't even dare to lift her head.
"Dr. Norris and Dr. Ayers were classmates and are now colleagues. Dr. Ayers is about to transfer to the Second Military District General Hospital, so you should toast to her," the dean nudged Callie.
"She doesn't drink."
Shane suddenly spoke up.
Everyone was stunned. How did Shane know whether she drank or not?
Callie was equally surprised. When she looked up, she met Shane's eyes, which were filled with a teasing smile.
Her hands clenched tightly under the table.
What is he up to now!?
Belinda sensed something unusual but didn't take it to heart, thinking she might have misheard.
"In our profession, it's not advisable to drink. Dr. Norris and I have always had a good relationship. Even after I leave, I'll still think of her," Belinda said with a gentle smile, maintaining her graceful and composed demeanor throughout.
Shane's phone suddenly rang. He answered it.
Whatever was said on the other end, he only responded with a brief "I understand," before hanging up.
Just as he put his phone down, Callie's phone rang as well. She pressed the answer button, and Butler Imani's voice came through, "Madam, please come to the old mansion. The master wants to see you, now."
Callie replied, "Okay."
After hanging up, she turned to Belinda and said, "I have an urgent matter to attend to, so I need to leave. I'll toast with tea instead of wine and wish you all the best."
With that, she picked up the tea on the table and drank it.
As she stood up, Shane's gaze fell on her, a playful smirk on his lips. "What a coincidence, I have something to do as well. Shall we go together?"
Callie was speechless, "..."
For some reason, seeing Callie pretend not to know him irritated him.
He was
curious to see how long she could keep up the act.
Everyone's eyes were now on Callie.
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