CHAPTER 12: CHAPTER 12: HOLDING HER HAND, COMPLETELY NATURAL

Donovan Xavier lifted his gaze, looking at her indignant, slender back, and unconsciously curled his lips.

It was rare for her to be angry with him.

The director spoke, "Mr. Xavier, Dr. Quinn is young and impulsive, don’t blame her."

"Maybe I could replace her with Dr. Zhang for your treatment, his skills are not inferior to Dr. Quinn..."

Before he could finish, Donovan Xavier interrupted in a deep voice, "No need, Dr. Quinn’s skills are very good, I’m very satisfied."

Meanwhile.

Chloe Preston wore a stern, pretty face all the way back to the office.

It was obvious to anyone with eyes that she wasn’t too happy.

Colleague Aiden Jenson came over and asked, "Chloe, what’s wrong?"

Chloe Preston, "Nothing."

Then, Aiden Jenson took a cup of hot cocoa from the table and gave it to her, "Here, I made this especially for you."

Chloe Preston paused for a moment, took it, "Thank you, Dr. Jenson."

The other colleagues around just smiled without saying a word; everyone in the department knew Aiden Jenson had a crush on Chloe Preston.

Aiden Jenson looked at her, lightly pressed his lips together, "Chloe, if you’re free after work, let me treat you to dinner?"

Chloe Preston was about to refuse instinctively.

She’s not foolish; she can see Aiden Jenson likes her, but she only sees him as a colleague.

Other colleagues started teasing, "Quinn, just say yes!"

"Yeah, Dr. Jenson is dying to have dinner with you!"

For a moment, Chloe Preston found herself in a difficult position.

"She’s not free!"

A deep and powerful voice came from behind.

This voice was all too familiar to Chloe Preston.

She turned her head, and Donovan Xavier just stood not far away, tall and upright, with piercing, cold black eyes, and a handsome, cool demeanor.

The office suddenly quieted for a few seconds.

The next moment, two female colleagues whispered, "Wow, who’s that? He’s so handsome!"

"A new doctor? Doesn’t quite look like one..."

Donovan Xavier walked forward, directly to Chloe Preston’s side.

He reached out and held her cold little hand, the two were very close, appearing very intimate.

Chloe Preston’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, her spine stiffened.

She didn’t make a sound, quietly trying to use force, wanting to break away from him.

Doing this, people would misunderstand their relationship!

But Donovan Xavier held tightly, not giving her any chance to break free.

Aiden Jenson lowered his eyes, glanced at their tightly clasped hands, and spoke, "Chloe, who is he...?"

Chloe Preston, "A friend."

Hearing this, Donovan Xavier let out a cold chuckle from the corner of his lips.

He turned his head, gave her a sidelong glance, "Are you sure we’re just friends?"

He deliberately spoke in a way that implied more, and those around them listened, all curious about their relationship.

Chloe Preston couldn’t help but cough lightly, momentarily speechless.

She met his gaze, lightly glared at him, signaling him to let go.

Donovan Xavier just feigned ignorance, lifted his gaze, and looked at Aiden Jenson in front of him, "You said you wanted to take her to dinner just now?"

Aiden Jenson, "Yes."

Donovan Xavier, "Sorry, she already has plans with me."

Hearing this, Chloe Preston frowned and looked at him.

When did she agree to plans with him, this man, why does he speak so nonchalantly!

Aiden Jenson, "Chloe, is that true?"

Chloe Preston, "I... I..."

The next second, Donovan Xavier squeezed her hand, slightly pinching her fingertips.

Chloe Preston knew he was reminding her.

She knew his temper; if she didn’t go along with him, he would surely do something outrageous afterward.

Then, Chloe Preston looked at Aiden Jenson, "Yes, I already have plans with him, sorry Dr. Jenson."

Aiden Jenson smiled, shook his head, "It’s okay, we can arrange another time!"

Donovan Xavier heard this, his dark eyes narrowed slightly, and the aura around him subconsciously chilled a few degrees.

He still plans to make another arrangement with her?

Heh!

What does he think he is!

Donovan Xavier turned his head, glanced at the woman, his voice deep and cold, "Come with me."

Chloe Preston, "No, I haven’t finished work yet!"

Donovan Xavier, "I just asked your director for leave, you can go."

He said, pulling her to leave.

Aiden Jenson stepped forward, couldn’t help but ask, "Are you Chloe’s boyfriend?"

Donovan Xavier stopped his steps, looked at him, smiled very coldly, "What do you think?"

He left this ambiguous sentence, turned around, and took the woman out.

In the corridor, passersby looked towards them.

Donovan Xavier still held her hand, smiling lightly, very naturally.

Chloe Preston pursed her lips slightly, feeling uncomfortable.

They were no longer boyfriend and girlfriend, so what was this intimate hand-holding supposed to mean.

Suddenly, Donovan Xavier spoke, "The doctor just now looked at you in a peculiar way."

"A suitor?"

Chloe Preston pouted, "So what, is it not allowed?"

Donovan Xavier, "Are you interested in him?"

Chloe Preston’s eyes held a playful smile, "Take a guess?"

Donovan Xavier slightly raised his eyebrow, smirked, and chuckled amusingly, "I guess you’re interested in me."

Chloe Preston, "..."

Outside the hospital, with the piercing cold wind, a black Rolls-Royce Phantom was parked on the side.

Donovan Xavier took her into the car, closed the door, his voice deep, "I don’t like that doctor, in the future, don’t interact with him."

Chloe Preston listened, lowered her head, and muttered softly, "We broke up and you’re still controlling me..."

Why was he so domineering, saying he disliked it, and then she had to cut off contact.

Who was she to him now! Why did he have to control her!

Suddenly, Donovan Xavier took out his phone, tapped it, and handed it to her.

Chloe Preston was startled for a second.

Donovan Xavier, "Phone number, so I can contact you."

Chloe Preston frowned.

Didn’t she leave him her number before she left? Didn’t he see it?

Donovan Xavier saw her not moving, frowned, "Unwilling?"

Chloe Preston, "No."

She took the phone and entered her number.

Would he still plan to contact her?

Then what kind of relationship would they have if they continued such an entanglement?

Perhaps, he was just in it because of the novelty, wanting to toy with her for a few days.

The next moment, Donovan Xavier abruptly pulled her arm, bringing her onto his strong lap.

Chloe Preston’s eyes flustered for two seconds, reaching to gently press against his chest, "What are you doing!"

Donovan Xavier’s gaze was intriguing, "You guess too?"

He tilted his head, deliberately moved close to her ear, and blew a warm breath.

It was ticklish, and tingling.

Chloe Preston’s whole body stiffened, her face instantly reddened, "You’re crazy, this is a hospital!"

Donovan Xavier leaned back on the seat, posture lazy, teasing her on purpose, "So what, inside the car, outsiders can’t see."

Chloe Preston was momentarily too embarrassed to speak.

She reached out, using all her strength to push him away.

Donovan Xavier looked at her, laughed lowly, with a hint of indulgence.

Chloe Preston struggled, her hair was a bit messy, she was anxious to no end.

The next moment, she reached out and pinched his arm.

Donovan Xavier felt a slight pain, frowned, "Bold, dare to pinch me?"

Chloe Preston turned her head, with a stern, pretty face, her lips drawn down, feeling upset inside.

She just pinched him, who told him to always be so domineering and overbearing with her!

Donovan Xavier liked this side of her and wouldn’t hold it against her.

He leaned in, approached her neckline, and gently kissed it with his cold, thin lips.

Chloe Preston felt a warmth in her heart, her breathing caught slightly, "Donovan Xavier, are you going to feel uncomfortable all over if you don’t touch a woman for a day?"

"Are you really that desperate?"

Donovan Xavier, "Yes!"

He admitted it openly, not shy at all.

With that said, Chloe Preston opened her mouth, for a moment unable to refute.

Donovan Xavier stopped teasing her, reached out, took a box from the side, and handed it to her.

Chloe Preston took it, "What is it?"

Donovan Xavier, "A gift."

"Happy birthday, Chloe Preston..."