Chapter 637

The hospital corridor lights were harsh. Vivian Laurent and Fiona Grandelle sat on a bench, waiting for Ryan Fairsprene to finish his last surgery.

"Hungry?" Vivian checked her watch. "Ten more minutes. He should be out soon."

Fiona shook her head, fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her blouse. "I'm fine."

The operating room doors finally swung open. Ryan removed his mask with a tired smile. "Sorry for the wait."

They found a Japanese restaurant nearby. Emily Garnache joined them after receiving Vivian's call.

"The salmon here is exceptionally fresh." Emily placed a slice on her plate. "You have to try it."

Midway through dinner, Vivian glanced at the darkening sky outside. "Emily, I'll have Lucas pick you up."

Emily waved her hands. "No need. I can take a cab."

"Already called him." Vivian flashed her phone screen. "He'll be here soon."

Ten minutes later, Lucas Lefèvre pushed through the glass doors. He carried a beige trench coat. "It's windy outside."

Emily's ears turned pink as she accepted the coat with murmured thanks.

Lucas drove with steady precision. The heater hummed softly while a piano concerto played through the speakers.

"We're here." Lucas parked smoothly. "Need me to walk you in?"

Emily unbuckled her seatbelt. "No, thank you."

Meanwhile, Vivian brought Fiona back to the mansion. Finn Deross emerged from the kitchen biting into an apple.

"Well, well." His eyes lit up. "Who's this?"

Vivian stepped between them. "Don't even think about it. She's already taken."

Finn clutched his chest dramatically. "You wound me."

In her bedroom, Fiona chewed her lip. "I...I don't..."

"Not into Ryan?" Vivian arched an eyebrow. "Then why are you blushing?"

Fiona buried her face in a pillow. "Someone like him would never like someone like me..."

"Silly girl." Vivian ruffled her hair. "You're shopping with Emily tomorrow. Get some rest."

At dawn, Emily arrived buzzing with energy.

"Hot springs!" she announced the moment she entered. "We're going tomorrow!"

Vivian poured coffee. "This is sudden."

"I saw it on a show last night." Emily's eyes sparkled. "They have these amazing milk baths."

Fiona murmured, "I'm fine with anything."

En route to the mall, Vivian checked the rearview mirror. "Don't turn around. We're being followed."

"Should we call the police?" Emily tensed.

Vivian chuckled. "They're mine."