Chapter 1796

Karina froze for a moment, watching as Wilfred walked through the crowd toward her.
He wasn’t wearing his white coat but casual clothes-a khaki turtleneck sweater that softened the sharp angles of his features, paired with tailored pants. The outfit gave off a relaxed, homely vibe, yet the air of aloofness surrounding him remained untouched. If anything, that distance only added to his allure, intensifying the crowd’s fascination and desire to get closer.
Wilfred extended a hand to the hospital director. “Dr. Lincoln, thank you for personally greeting me.”
“No need for thanks, Dr. Wilfred,” the director said with a chuckle. “It’s a privilege to have someone of your stature visit our hospital. As the director, it’s my duty to show the proper respect.”
Their handshake was brief, followed by the usual pleasantries.
Karina kept her gaze down, avoiding any indication of familiarity with Wilfred. She guessed he would prefer it that way, and her suspicion was confirmed when he barely glanced at her before following the director inside.
Accompanying Wilfred were several seasoned doctors from Birkham Central Hospital, all prominent figures in the medical field. Among a group of accomplished professionals in their forties, Wilfred, barely in his late twenties, stood out like a beacon.
As the group disappeared into the hospital, the buzz among the remaining staff only grew.
“He’s so handsome. I’m still swooning!”
“Twenty-seven, with dual PhDs! Young and brilliant! I can’t even imagine. And did you hear? Apparently, he’s single.”
That last comment set the single women in the room abuzz with excitement, their imaginations running wild.
Karina stood up to leave.
“Dr. Norman, where are you headed?” someone asked.
“I need to see the director. The project I’m working on has made some progress, and I need to report it to him.”
Her explanation raised no eyebrows.
After all, only the director knew Karina’s connection to Wilfred. The others were entirely unaware.
Karina arrived at the director’s office and knocked on the door. “Dr. Lincoln, may I come in? I have a project update to share.” The door opened immediately.
“Come in, come in! No need to knock. Just come straight in next time. No need for so many formalities,” the director said warmly. Karina stepped inside.
Wilfred was seated on the sofa, a cup of tea in front of him. His neatly cropped hair framed his face, and as he lifted his eyes slightly, the depth of his dark gaze seemed to draw her in.
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“Dr. Wilfred,” she greeted.
Wilfred frowned slightly. “No need for that. It’s just us here.”
Karina smiled lightly. “Got it.”
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She sat down beside him.
The moment she did, the coldness on Wilfred’s face softened a bit, and the edge in his tone diminished noticeably.
The director’s gaze shifted between the two, a knowing smile spreading across his face. “So, Dr. Wilfred, how long will you be staying with us this time? A single day isn’t enough for your lectures, is it?” FindNovel
“Three days,” Wilfred replied. “In addition to the lecture, I’m here to discuss a collaboration.” He handed over a document.
The director eagerly flipped through the pages, his eyes lighting up with each turn.
“You’re really willing to share this medical equipment with us?” he asked, barely containing his excitement.
The stark difference between the hospitals in Atlantis and Birkham lay in the quality of medical equipment. While Birkham boasted the latest, state-of-the-art imported technology, Atlantis lagged behind.
If they could access this level of equipment, it would be a game-changer!