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The next day, Danika and Eustace went to see his grandfather in the old mansion. Then, they parted ways. Although they were now officially boyfriend and girlfriend, Danika didn’t seem to think there was a difference.
“I’ve been having headaches, Dr. Zellweger. Could you treat it?” Someone pushed open the door to her office. His voice sounded familiar.
Danika was about to refer him to the clinic because she was only in charge of surgeries and wasn’t open to visits, but then she looked up and saw that the person was someone she knew. She put away the document in her hands.
He sat in front of her. “Can you tell me what illness it is, Dr. Zellweger?”
“I’m a doctor, not a prophet,” Danika said. If she could tell from a glance, the hospital wouldn’t even need CT scanners. They’d just need her. What was more, this man didn’t even look sick.
“You’re underestimating yourself, Dr. Zelliot. Everyone in Parrington knows your skills are top- notch,” he said, smiling.
Danika didn’t want to play along with him. “What are you here for? Haven’t you returned to Bardoff City?” Christopher wasn’t on close terms with her. They would, at most, exchange pleasantries. “I’m here because I missed you, of course.” Christopher wagged an eyebrow at her. His gaze was deep, seemingly seeing right through her.
you
Danika shivered. Goosebumps appeared on her flesh. “Watch your mouth. I’ll kick you out if keep doing that.” Christopher had become cornier in the time they hadn’t met, and she was uncomfortable with it.
She couldn’t understand why a perfectly good man like him would turn out so corny.
“Please don’t.” Christopher waved his arms around quickly. Then, he was back to normal. He coughed and attempted to ease the awkwardness. “Are you free tonight? I’ll take you out to dinner.”
“I’m not,” Danika said, rejecting him. “What do you want? Just say it.”
“It’s nothing much. I honestly just came here to find you.” Christopher smiled. He seemed serious. Danika was surprised. She observed him for a bit and asked, “What for?”
“I thought long and hard in Bardoff City. Then I realized you’re the most special woman I’ve ever met. So…” He smiled at Danika. “I’ve decided to pursue you.”
Danika coughed. She had no reaction to it at all. “You should stop wasting your time. I’m not interested in you.”
“Feelings take time to develop. Once you get to know me, you’ll know how great I am.” Christopher didn’t think he would do too badly. He was sure that he could move her heart.
Danika didn’t string him along. “You’re too late. I already have a boyfriend.”
Christopher jumped from his chair. “What? You have a boyfriend? Who is that bastard?”
Someone had gotten to her faster than he had. If he couldn’t pursue her, the Spades would lose their chances at becoming one of the most influential families in Bardoff City. How could he stand that?
“It’s me.” Eustace pushed the door open and walked in, looking at Christopher. “Danika is now my girlfriend. Please don’t bother her anymore.”
“You?” Christopher frowned when he saw Eustace. He turned to Danika and asked, “Isn’t this your ex- husband? Are you getting back together with your ex?” He knew about it since he had researched Danika and Eustace’s history together.
“I thought it wouldn’t be such a bad thing after all.” Danika smiled dryly. She didn’t think there would be a day that she and Eustace would be together. So this was what eating her own words felt like.
Christopher was angry. It was all too sudden for him to accept. He took a deep breath and tried hard not to show it. “Think about it, Danika. This man has hurt you before. Are you sure that you want to be with him?”
“Save your breath. Danika agreed to be my girlfriend just yesterday. You won’t stand a chance.” Eustace cut him off mercilessly.
Eustace’s words drew a knife over Christopher’s heart, and he was about to burst.
Just yesterday?
He had originally planned to fly over yesterday, but because his friend had invited him for some drinks, he had pushed it off until today. Regret washed over him. If he had known it earlier, he’d have come yesterday. He might have been able to stop them from getting together. But now…
He wanted to say something else, but he swallowed his words when he saw the couple in their honeymoon phase. It seemed he would have no chance of bringing the Spades to prominence. “Alright, Eustace. You’re a lucky man.” He pointed at Eustace unwillingly. He was prepared to leave but stopped, remembering his grandfather’s words. He began looking at Eustace differently and event began to pity Danika. “Eustace, I know what your motive is. Although we share it, I hope you’ll treat her well.” Christopher left after saying that. It was not within his control whether Eustace heard him or not. His last words left Eustace and Danika bewildered. Motive? What motive could he possibly have? Eustace was sweating. He looked at Danika, wanting to speak, but her gaze had already shifted. “Don’t listen to his nonsense, Danika. My only motive is for you to stay by my side forever.” Eustace couldn’t help feeling bitter. Were the words from Christopher enough to derail everything he had done?
Danika retracted her gaze. She was just curious to know why Christopher and Eustace would like her and refuse to give up on her. Christopher could have his own motives, but what about Eustace? Was he really all that different from Christopher? But when she looked at Eustace, who looked sincere and indignant, she decided to believe him. “Why are you so nervous? Are you feeling guilty?”
“No.” Eustace smiled bitterly.
“Alright. I didn’t mean anything. I was just curious. Danika looked in the direction where Christopher had left. “What do you think his motive is?”
“I’ll get someone to check that out.” Eustace grew serious when she mentioned it. He didn’t want any unknown variables around Danika.
Danika nodded. An investigation was needed. They stopped talking about Christopher, and she looked at Eustace. “Is the work at Quincey Group finished?”
“Yeah. I delegated it to my workers. I don’t have to handle everything.” He used to manage everything before, but now he wanted to be with Danika a little bit more.
A trace of happiness bloomed in Danika’s heart, but she didn’t let it show. “Don’t let our relationship affect your work. What if Grandpa blames me for it?”
“Don’t worry. He won’t. You saw how happy he was when he learned we were together.” Eustace thought that his grandfather would sooner blame him than he would Danika.
Christopher had no idea about Danika and Eustace’s conversation. He walked out of the hospital dejectedly. When he got back to his car, he called his grandfather. “I’ve lost my chance, Grandpa.” He told him about Eustace and Danika getting together, emphasizing that they had only gotten together yesterday and were in the honeymoon phase.
Harvey Spade sighed and said, “Are you planning to give up this quickly?”
“What else am I going to do?” Christopher was prepared to buy a ticket to Bardoff City. He didn’t want to stay in Parrington any longer.
Harvey scolded him on the other end. “You’re giving up because of one obstacle? What does it matter if she has a boyfriend? Don’t you know how to win her over? The Quinceys are only powerful in Parrington, but can they compare to us? Eustace doesn’t hold a candle to you. You’re even more powerful than he is. What’s there to worry about?”
Christopher came to his senses. “That can’t be a great idea.” He’d become the other lover. How would he dare to show his face again if anyone found out?
“Oh, Christopher. You can’t soar like an eagle with the mindset of a turkey. Think of this as a test.” Harvey was attempting to manipulate him.
Christopher thought his words made sense but felt like something was off.
“Don’t worry about it. Eustace is so set on Danika because he has the same motives. He must know of her identity, which is why he refuses to let her go. You wouldn’t be breaking them up if you stole her from him. Eustace’s feelings for Danika are definitely not genuine. We’d treat her well if you married her. And Eustace, well, you know what he did.
The more Christopher listened, the more he thought it was likely. Eustace had ignored and divorced Danika because he hadn’t known about her identity. Now that he knew, he clung to her like a gnat. What a bastard!
He was now completely swayed by his grandfather’s words. “Alright, Grandpa. I won’t give up.” “Good.” Harvey nodded in approval and ended the call.
Christopher didn’t go to the airport; instead, he stayed at the hospital to wait for Eustace and Danika. He didn’t wait long since the couple walked out of the hospital soon after, looking like they were going out to eat. Christopher tagged along hurriedly in his car. He wouldn’t let them develop their feelings further.
Eustace and Danika were talking merrily in the car. But then, Eustace’s face shifted, and Danika sensed it at once. “What’s wrong?” she asked.
“Someone’s following us.” Eustace noticed the car following behind them through his rearview mirror. He wasn’t sure of it before, but now he was.
Danika noticed the same car and frowned. “Who could it be? Do you think they’re targeting you or me?”
“I’m not too sure. Hold on tight.” Eustace footed the pedal, and the car shot through the road, distancing them from the pursuer, but the driver didn’t give up and caught up quickly. Eustace called Vincent for backup. He wanted to know who would have the balls to follow him.
Not long after, the car stopped in front of the restaurant. Vincent had long been waiting with some other people. Unexpectedly, the pursuer’s car stopped as well, and right next to Eustace’s car.
With a wave of Eustace’s hand, Vincent brought his men to surround the car, not giving the pursuer a chance to escape.
Christopher was speechless. Was Eustace prepared to attack him because he knew that he was here. to steal Danika away from him? What a bold man! Didn’t he know who Christopher was?
Christopher got down the car. He wanted to see for himself what Eustace was about to do.
Eustace was shocked to see him. He frowned, but before he could say anything, Christopher spoke first. “What are you going to do to me, Eustace? Do you dare to attack me?”