She Made a Comeback as a Renowned Doctor

Chapter 116: Chapter 116 Jealous

“Pfft…” Valentina River couldn’t help but chuckle as soon as she arrived and saw Joy Ward and her little entourage embroiled in a fierce quarrel. She approached Hope Williams nonchalantly with a glass of wine in her hand and laughed, “Hope, how did you manage to make them fight like cats and dogs?”

Hope Williams shrugged slightly and smiled, “Just fighting fire with fire.”

Joy Ward pulled Valentina to the side and whispered something to her. Valentina’s eyes suddenly widened, but she quickly calmed down and obediently stood behind Joy, not daring to make another scene.

Hope Williams caught this scene and furrowed her brows in thought.

“Little Hope.”

A gentle, magnetic voice rang out. The man’s tall and imposing figure approached slowly, his light-colored suit more formal than his usual attire, accentuating his naturally gentle and refined demeanor.

Hope Williams looked at the approaching Benjamin Myers and smiled softly, “Benjamin.”

Benjamin Myers’ eyes, long and narrow, rested on Hope Williams as he handed her a pre-prepared gift, “Happy birthday.”

Hope Williams politely accepted it with both hands, “Thank you.”

“Hope, hurry up and see what it is.”

Aria Richardson curled her lips, naturally seeing Benjamin’s affection for Hope. As a good friend, she had to watch out for the good men around Hope and create opportunities for them when needed.

She thought highly of this Benjamin Myers, who seemed utterly devoted to Hope and was gentle and emotionally intelligent.

And importantly, he was really handsome!

Sorry, she was a sucker for good looks.

Benjamin Myers watched Hope Williams eagerly as she untied the ribbon and opened the box to reveal a heavy medical book, which looked quite old.

“A book?” Aria tugged at her lips.

Alright, she takes back her earlier praise for his emotional intelligence.

Aria stood beside, biting her lip, feeling a bit worried.

A typical big move by a straightforward guy, how could he think it’s a good idea to gift a book to a girl? Maybe he should have added a workbook and made it a complete set.

“How did you find this book?” Hope Williams couldn’t help flipping through it excitedly.

Benjamin Myers smiled gently, “I happened upon it at an auction. Knowing you’re interested in Silver Needle Acupuncture, I bid on it, hoping there would be a reason to give it to you someday.”

Alright, Aria had to retract her previous criticism again.

That was smooth.

He bought it because he knew she liked it, just to let Hope Williams know that he always had her interests at heart.

Aria tugged at Hope Williams’ sleeve. The man has his eyes all on you, waiting for some praise, you silly girl.

Hope Williams was already lost in the world of knowledge and couldn’t tear herself away.

She had been searching for this book while in Y country and couldn’t believe she found it through Benjamin Myers.

“Thank you, I really like it.”

Aria pulled at her mouth corner.

Benjamin Myers’ gentle smile responded, “I’m glad you like it.”

“Ahem…”

Aria pursed her lips speechlessly.

Fine, one wouldn’t say it directly, and the other was too oblivious to get it, let them be, as long as they’re happy.

“Aria, do you have a cold?” Hearing Aria cough, Hope Williams asked worriedly.

Aria waved a hand, “I’m fine.”

It was just a bit heartbreaking.

Never mind.

Let them be.

“But Hope, you’ve really outdone yourself with this setting, Emperor Perry’s top banquet hall for your birthday party. Tell me, which man is trying to win your favor with all this?”

“Man?” Benjamin Myers, standing beside her, slightly furrowed his brow, “Little Hope, do you have a boyfriend?”

Benjamin Myers stared at Hope Williams suddenly more seriously.

As soon as he said that, Hope Williams’ face changed, unsure how to explain the situation since she was also surprised.

Seeing Hope Williams’ silence, Benjamin Myers felt his guess might be confirmed. His gaze became colder and more melancholic. Staring deeply into her eyes, his voice was gentle as always, but with an added urgency, “Really?”

Hope Williams, “…No, I don’t know how to explain it to you guys, I thought it was just a private room too, but I realized it wasn’t just a simple birthday party when I arrived.”

She also found out only after arriving…

At that moment, some commotion arose at the entrance.

A man in a crisp, noble black suit whose perfect contours highlighted his tall and imposing figure entered.

The bright lights cast on his exceptionally handsome face, his thin lips slightly pursed, his deep eyes inscrutable.

With such an air of innate nobility coupled with a strong, indifferent menace.

It was Waylon Lewis!

Seeing him arrive, everyone naturally gathered around to offer their compliments. He responded indifferently, scanning the room as if looking for someone. Eventually, his gaze settled in a corner.

In an instant, his gaze hardened.

Under the bright lights, Benjamin Myers was gently looking down at the woman in front of him—who else but Hope Williams? They seemed to have exchanged a few words, and Benjamin Myers relieved, stood straight up, hooking his lips in a gentle smile, and Hope Williams too returned a soft smile.

Waylon Lewis’ handsome brows quickly clouded over with a layer of frost, the chill around him spreading instantly, intimidating those nearby not to approach further.

Waylon Lewis stepped forward and the crowd naturally parted for him.

As Hope Williams was laughing and talking with Benjamin Myers and Aria, she suddenly felt a tight grip on her lower back, an arm firmly encircling her waist.

Hope Williams was caught off guard.

She hadn’t turned around yet, but the dominant aura had already hinted at the answer.

Instinctively, she looked up and her gaze unintentionally met the man’s.

Although she had anticipated it, her heart skipped a beat when she saw Waylon Lewis.

The man’s tense, handsome face evidenced his displeasure. Seeing the surprised look in her eyes and the smile that faded from her face, Waylon Lewis grew even more irritated.

“What’s the matter? Not happy to see me?”

“Where am I not happy?” His comment reflexively made Hope Williams retort, immediately realizing the problem after speaking.

“So, you’re happy to see me? Why aren’t you smiling?” the man darkly asked.

Hope Williams, “…”

Just as she thought!

Enough already.

Hope’s bright, captivating eyes moved slightly, her lips curling upward at both corners, “Are you satisfied now?”

“Perfunctory,” he said, but the icy coldness around Waylon Lewis indeed dissipated a bit.