Chapter 23

The hospital corridor was eerily quiet in the dead of night.

Ethan Roscente strode back to Vivian Laurent's office with test results in hand. When he pushed the door open, only a solitary desk lamp greeted him.

"Where's Dr. Laurent?" His voice was icy.

"She's already left for the day," the nurse stammered.

Ethan's gaze lingered on the empty chair, a glint of amusement flashing in his eyes.

This woman dared to play games with him.

His long fingers tapped the desk rhythmically as a dangerous smirk curved his lips.

Vivian, do you really think you can run?

The next morning, Ethan was the first to arrive at the outpatient clinic.

He leaned against the wall, eyes fixed on the elevator doors.

When a nurse finally unlocked the clinic, he learned Vivian wasn't scheduled for consultations today.

"Hiding from me?" Ethan scoffed before heading straight to the General Surgery Department.

Inside her office, Vivian was engrossed in her computer screen.

"Vivian!"

Her fingers stilled at the sudden interruption.

She looked up calmly. "Can I help you, Mr. Roscente?"

"If you weren't guilty, why avoid me?" He stepped closer to her desk.

Vivian gestured to the duty roster on the wall. "As you can see, I'm not assigned to outpatient services today."

She took the test results he tossed at her and skimmed through them.

"All your vitals are normal. You're free to go."

Before Ethan could respond, Nathan Clementson burst in.

"Dr. Laurent!"

He froze upon seeing Ethan.

"Emergency surgery. Now." Nathan grabbed Vivian's arm and pulled her out.

In the hallway, he whispered urgently, "Does he recognize you?"

"Just suspicions." Vivian quickened her pace. "Don't worry. I can handle him."

As the operating room light flickered red, Ethan stood outside the VIP ward.

"Frequent visitor lately, Mr. Roscente." A jovial voice greeted him.

Ethan cut straight to the point. "That new doctor, Vivian Laurent. She resembles Night."

"Night? Working as a resident?" The man feigned surprise. "Renowned physicians like her don't just settle in hospitals."

Ethan swirled his tea absently when realization struck.

Night was legendary for one thing—her unparalleled racing skills.

He set the cup down, eyes sharpening.

Time to put this theory to the test.