Chapter 348

The restaurant buzzed with tension as Felix Valdemar argued heatedly with Isabella Langley.

Their quarrel came to an abrupt halt.

Felix's attention snapped toward a commotion across the room.

"What's wrong, Sophia?" He strode over, barely stopping himself from calling her "goddess."

Isabella's piercing gaze made him inexplicably guilty.

Vivian Laurent smiled faintly. "Miss Sherwood insisted on finding me a job after learning I'm a doctor."

"What?" Felix's eyes widened.

He stared at Sophia Sherwood in disbelief.

This was the legendary Dr. Luna!

"I was just trying to help," Sophia said defensively. "How was I supposed to know she'd hide her credentials?"

Vivian arched an eyebrow. "I told you it wasn't necessary."

"I mentioned being a consultant specialist."

"You're the one who insisted on calling for verification."

Sophia fell silent, her nails digging into her palms.

Felix quickly intervened. "Dr. Laurent is quite accomplished."

"World-class," he added.

A flash of resentment crossed Sophia's eyes.

The waiter tactfully interrupted. "Would you like to dine together?"

"No!" Isabella and Felix shouted simultaneously.

They glared at each other.

"Copycat," Isabella sneered.

"You're the one copying me," Felix retorted.

Sophia smiled sweetly. "Why don't we all eat together?"

"Sure." Felix immediately changed his tune.

Isabella rolled her eyes. "Viv, let's go."

Vivian nodded. "We'll find another place."

"Wait!" Felix suddenly had a change of heart.

Sophia's smile froze.

This wasn't how she'd imagined things unfolding.

Little did she know, the real twist was yet to come.