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Chapter 182 The Good Doctor
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Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 183 Suthat
Callie interrupted with a reassuring smile. ‘I appreciate your concern, but trust me, I’m fine. Right now, your priority is to rest and recover.’After taking Suthat’s temperature, Callie checked the thermometer reading. ‘Your temperature is almost back to normal, at 37.9 degrees. You’re healing well. Another day or two, and you can be out of here.’Suthat’s smile was strained.‘Just lie back down. There’s a stack of old magazines over there if you are bored.’ Callie glanced around and sighed. ‘I guess there’s no TV here.’After Callie left, Suthat looked around.When he was certain no one was paying him any attention, he discreetly removed the IV needle from the back of his hand.***In the war room, Elias sat at the head of the long table, and Harriet worked the projector.‘Based on the latest intel,’ she reported, ‘the explosion that occurred at 4:35 yesterday was a government-initiated event within Kurtazagg. It was designed to wipe out a rebel faction. The blast claimed the lives
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 184 The Seed’s Planted
‘Are you taking meds for the pain?’ Elias asked.Callie shook her head. ‘Not pain meds, though I took a couple of tablets for anti-inflammation.’Elias sighed. ‘Callie, keeping things from me only makes me worry more about you.’Callie hung her head. ‘I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to—’Elias interrupted her gently, ‘Callie, what I want is not your apology.’He pulled her close, his grip firm.Callie buried her face in his chest, soothed by his strong, rhythmic heartbeat.‘The more you hide things from me, the guiltier I feel,’ Elias confessed, his voice a low murmur. ‘I know you’re strong and independent, but it’s my job to protect you, as your superior officer and your husband.’He continued, ‘If you’re hurt, let me know. If you’re in pain, let me know. If you’re unhappy or just need to vent, come to me.’Callie, touched, nodded. ‘I understand now.’She looked up at him. ‘I promise I won’t hide things from you in the future.’Elias raised an eyebrow, his voice low and seductive as he warn
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 185 They Are Married
Wendy and Elias exchanged knowing glances before the nurse sprinted away.As Callie approached Elias, she mumbled, ‘It’s still noon. Why are you looking for me?’Suddenly, Elias tightly grasped Callie’s small hand, and his dark, intense eyes held a hint of seriousness. ‘I’m here to check on your wound.’Callie found this unexpected.As a doctor, it was her role to examine patients, not the other way around.What caught her off guard even more was the flames of desire flickering in Elias’s eyes as he drew closer to her, his presence and scent enveloping her.Her cheeks flushed, and her heartbeat quickened.Elias noticed this and teased, ‘Why are you blushing?’Callie stammered, ‘I-I’m not...’Leaning down, Elias whispered in her ear, ‘Is there an empty ward nearby? Someplace private where I can conduct my examination…more thoroughly?’His suggestive words left Callie flustered, her heart racing.She replied breathlessly, ‘W-what examination?’Elias enjoyed her reaction, and his voice b
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 186 Fever
Jamison felt a pang of guilt for wrongly suspecting Callie.However, the image of Callie tenderly caring for Elias earlier that morning had reignited his anger.‘Dr Hawthorne,’ Jamison began, his eyes devoid of warmth, ‘even if your prescription is correct, there may still be issues elsewhere. However, since you are Suthat’s attending doctor, you must take responsibility for your patient. I won’t dwell on the process; what matters is his relapse and how to help him get better.’Callie met Jamison’s stern gaze. ‘Dr Garcia, are you accusing me of negligence?’Callie believed that doctors were only human, and she had followed her judgment in treating Suthat.She would not let her professional conduct be criticised like this.Callie stood her ground. ‘Dr Garcia, I’ll keep monitoring Suthat’s condition and dig into the cause of his relapse. But I have to defend myself here. I don’t believe I made any mistakes in fulfilling my duties. I simply did what a doctor should.’‘I hope your actions
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 187 A Woman of Contradictions
Wendy shot out an arm to help her up, but Callie was already on the ground.‘Callie!’ Wendy immediately crouched down. ‘Are you okay?’Jamison had been about to leave but turned around upon hearing Wendy’s voice.He saw Callie on the ground and a hint of panic flashed across his eyes.He tossed aside the file he held, bent down and carefully lifted her into his arms.Wendy looked at Jamison, her eyes filled with tears. ‘Dr Garcia, she—’‘Miss Goldman, you’re a nurse, aren’t you?’ Jamison didn’t look at her. ‘Do your job.’Wendy snapped back to her senses, her shock wearing off. ‘Oh, right. I’m on it.’She sprinted off in the direction of the pharmacy.Jamison carried Callie back into the infirmary and laid her gently down on an empty bed.Callie’s face was unnaturally pale, her red lips a stark contrast due to the fever.Her brow furrowed slightly as her long black hair covered her small face, giving her the appearance of a fragile, trembling creature.Jamison’s first instinct was to
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 188 His Confession
Callie remained unaware of Jamison’s presence.She continued to mutter, ‘Mummy, take me with you...’Her small hand, still connected to an IV needle, moved, clutching onto Jamison’s palm as if she had found solace at last.Jamison was surprised by Callie’s sudden move, but he allowed her to hold on.Her skin was soft and delicate, and he relished the sensation of her touch.It was as if his touch brought her comfort, for her frown smoothed, and the corners of her mouth lifted ever so slightly.As Jamison gazed at the vulnerable woman before him, a strange sensation welled up inside him—a sensation like a feathery tickle, gentle yet persistent.He couldn’t resist the pull, slowly leaning in, his breath growing hot as he drew closer to Callie’s lips.But at that critical moment, the door swung open.Elias, tall and imposing, strode in with a stormy expression.‘Dr Garcia,’ Elias said, his voice low and menacing as he leaned against the door frame, arms crossed. ‘What exactly were you ab
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 189 The Wolf and the Bunny
Elias briefly entertained the idea of sending Callie home, but knew she would never agree to it.Besides, there could be more admirers at Valour Ridge, and Elias wouldn’t be there to ward them off.Elias muttered a curse.Callie merely turned in her sleep, oblivious to her husband’s dilemma.In that moment, Elias found himself powerless when it came to Callie.Yet, as he contemplated the woman who was eight years his junior, he couldn’t shake off the jealousy that coursed through him.So many men were drawn to her, and Elias’s heart still burned with possessiveness.Unable to restrain himself, he bent down, his gaze fixed on Callie’s slumbering form.With an abrupt surge of passion, he kissed her fiercely, his lips domineering in their intensity.Fearful of waking her, he limited the kiss to a brief moment before pulling back and gripping her hand tightly.Callie, lost in a bizarre dream, felt a peculiar sensation.She dreamed of having rabbit ears and frolicking in the grass, waiting
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 190 His Soft Spot
Callie had grown up an orphan, accustomed to solitude.She faced every challenge alone, be it illness or injury.Despite a longing for familial care, no relatives ever stepped in.Over time, this solitude forged her into an independent and strong individual.She’d learned to rely solely on herself.‘Elias, you know,’ Callie’s eyes welled with tears as she spoke softly, ‘I can’t even remember what my parents looked like... Maybe that’s why Simon left me in the beginning. I’m not one for pampering or being pampered. I find it pointless. I’ve always kept my feelings to myself.’Simon used to mockingly say, ‘My girlfriend is so self-sufficient that I, as her boyfriend, don’t know what I can possibly do for her!’But what he truly meant was that he found her dull and uninteresting.Ultimately, he chose to betray her entirely, all for the sake of Abby.By then, Callie had become a fortress of independence.She was accustomed to picking herself up and facing life’s challenges head-on.Elias
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Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 306 Together
Callie, weakened but resilient, looked up as Elias entered the ward.A soft smile played on her lips despite the pain that lingered in her eyes. ‘I was wondering where you disappeared off to.’Elias took a moment to absorb the sight of her, the woman he loved, fighting her way back to health.The bandages on her abdomen marked the physical toll of the recent events, but the warmth in her eyes brought a sense of calm to Elias’s troubled soul.‘Hey, Bunny,’ Elias greeted, his smile genuine as he approached her bedside.He gently took her hand, mindful of her injuries. ‘How are you feeling?’Callie’s eyes sparkled with gratitude. ‘Getting there. The doctors say I’ll make a full recovery with time.’Elias nodded, his heart heavy with the weight of recent events. ‘There’s something I need to tell you.’As Elias shared the shocking truth about General Conway’s betrayal and the revelation about his parents’ deaths, Callie’s expression shifted from concern to disbelief and, ultimately, sorrow
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 305 Avenged
Callie felt herself falling into his trap, struggling to maintain a hardened heart as his doting gaze softened her resolve.‘Callie, you’re my wife. We are supposed to share a bed,’ his voice, deep and intoxicating, whispered in her ear.He embraced her tightly, a possessive need evident in his hold.‘Callie, I want you to love me like before. I lied to protect you. But now I realise I was wrong. I promise, no more lies. Please, at least don’t ignore me. It breaks me...’ His eyes, full of affection, revealed vulnerability.Elias, usually so strong, trembled in his plea.His voice carried a hint of regret. ‘I messed up, and damn it, I know it. Are you willing to forgive me?’Callie sighed. ‘Elias, just promise not to pull something like this again.’‘I won’t hurt you with lies anymore,’ he vowed.‘No more lies, Elias. Not even one,’ she declared.‘I swear.’ To seal his promise, he planted kisses on her forehead, eyes, and nose, soothing her turmoil.Dylan’s knock shattered Elias’s plan
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 304 Forgiven
Callie drifted in and out of a dream-laden slumber, the ebb and flow of consciousness gently pulling her into the waking world.The enticing fragrance of chicken soup teased her senses, coaxing her from the depths of sleep.Elias had returned, a culinary saviour armed with a thermos of steaming chicken soup. ‘I used the mess hall kitchen to make this for you,’ he announced with a quiet pride.Drawing in a deep breath, Callie’s stomach couldn’t contain its eagerness, emitting a low growl that echoed through the room.‘Callie, tell me, what’s that sound?’ His question, though not a direct accusation, draped her in a blanket of embarrassment.‘Ahem!’ Callie, determined to maintain her composure, responded with a feigned nonchalance.‘I didn’t hear any sound,’ she declared, though the rumblings from her stomach suggested otherwise.She fought to suppress the impending growl, hoping Elias wouldn’t witness this audible betrayal.‘No sound?’ Elias’s raised brow and assertive tone exposed her
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 303 Fear of Abandonment
Elias’s eyes snapped open the moment he heard someone coughing.He sat bolt upright in the chair and turned towards Callie.Her eyes were open.‘Callie! You are awake!’In a haze, Callie recognised Elias’s voice.Struggling, she forced her eyes open, greeted by the familiar sight of a white ceiling—a hospital room.Elias’s hand held hers, his calloused palm brushing against her skin.‘Elias,’ she whispered weakly, her eyes glistening with tears.Her voice, frail, held a hint of disbelief. ‘Am I still dreaming?’The last she knew, Elias was in custody.The Elias before her now felt like a dream, and she doubted her reality.Elias, red-eyed and exhausted, held her hands tightly, reassuring her, ‘Bunny, what are you talking about? Of course I’m real.’Callie sighed. ‘Good…’Relieved, she closed her eyes, slipping back into sleep.‘Callie!’ Elias’s heart skipped a beat, fear gnawing at him.He rushed outside, calling for Jamison and the medical team. ‘Quick, take a look at her. She woke u
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 302 Mastermind
The puzzle of Mindy’s escape persisted, leaving Dylan in the dark, grappling with the mystery that allowed her to slip away undetected.A knock came on the door.‘Come in.’Dwight entered, settling gracefully into a chair opposite Dylan.He produced a pack of cigarettes, extending it toward Dylan.Dylan accepted it, extracting a cigarette, igniting it with a flick of his lighter, and indulging in the smoke that soon enveloped the room.Dwight, sensing Dylan’s foul mood, asked, ‘General Sheppard, not in the best spirits today?’Dylan retorted, ‘Aren’t you in the same boat?’A subtle smile played on Dwight’s lips as he selected a cigarette from the pack.His slender fingers expertly lit it, the room filling with the fragrance of tobacco and a haze of smoke.‘Any updates on Mindy?’‘Not yet,’ Dylan replied after a brief pause. ‘Which is a problem for you. That woman is more cunning than her father. I think she’s the one behind your assassination plot, not Carl. By the way, when do you pl
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 301 Defeated
‘I planned everything single-handedly. This has nothing to do with my daughter Mindy,’ Carl pleaded. ‘I only had her run a few errands for me. She didn’t know what she was doing.’‘Do you think your excuse is convincing?’ Dwight retorted. ‘Mindy isn’t seven years old. She’s twenty-seven, an adult fully responsible for her own actions.’Dylan, acting on Dwight’s orders, directed his subordinates to arrest Mindy and release Elias.Carl, comprehending the depth of his miscalculations, lashed out at Dylan.He felt betrayed by the very person he trusted.‘Dylan, you ungrateful scoundrel! I trusted you so much, yet you did this to me! You even took advantage of my daughter. You are going to hell for this!’ Carl screamed, blaming Dylan for their downfall.Dylan was unfazed.Nothing Carl said mattered, not any more.Dylan exchanged a look with Dwight; there would be time to celebrate later.However, their joy was short-lived.About twenty minutes later, a soldier returned, reporting that they
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 300 The Witness
Inga was supposed to be dead, but Dylan assured him that he’d killed her, even brought back her charred corpse.And the witness secured by Mindy couldn’t be Inga.Dylan must have made the switch.Carl was right to suspect him; his protégé had betrayed him.Carl glared resentfully at Dylan, at the culprit who crushed his dream of presidency.Dylan leaned against the wall, hands in pockets, unfazed.‘Dylan!’ Carl bellowed.The general seemed to have aged in a matter of minutes.Dylan gave him a mischievous smile. ‘Did I do something wrong, General Conway?’‘You—’ Carl yelled, ready to tear into Dylan for the betrayal.But glancing around the room, he halted.Others were present—Harriet, Dwight, and the three cabinet ministers.To reprimand Dylan would be akin to admitting to his own crimes.Fury painted his face as he contemplated his next move.Dwight glanced at Carl.The situation resembled a chess game, with Carl in the inferior position.He should sense his disadvantage, understandi
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 299 The Trial
Carl waited in his office, too worked up to sit still.A knock on the door, and then Mindy entered. ‘Dad, it’s done. We have the witness and evidence. Everything will unfold just as you want.’Joy sparkled in Carl’s eyes, grateful for his daughter’s assistance. ‘Good, Mindy. Get Dylan here immediately. I want Elias’s trial to begin ASAP.’Mindy nodded, a wicked smile on her face, and left to find Dylan.She brought Natee along, with the woman’s face veiled to conceal her identity.Meeting Dylan, Mindy relayed Carl’s instructions.Dylan’s eyes lingered on her earlobes, adorned with the pink pearl earrings. ‘You did an excellent job. Your dad is right to be proud of you. I am, too.’Mindy shrugged. ‘It was easy.’Dylan shifted his focus to Natee. ‘Mindy, go get changed. I’ll handle your witness. We’ll gather everyone in half an hour.’‘Alright!’ Mindy nodded.***The Kurtazagg border weather was frigid, and the air threatened to freeze.Dwight, draped in a wool coat, moved towards the m
Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband Chapter 298 A Deal’s a Deal
But Dylan’s eyes remained ice-cold as he swiftly secured the earrings onto her earlobes. ‘Done.’Standing on her tiptoes, Mindy gave him a quick kiss on the lips. ‘Thank you.’Dylan didn’t reciprocate the kiss.He just looked at her with a smile, concealing the disgust he felt.Duty called, and Dylan left the dorm shortly after.Usually, Mindy would have been disappointed.But tonight, she had other plans—meeting the leader of Kurtazagg’s largest militant group and collecting the evidence framing Elias.Once the trial was over, Elias’s fate would be sealed, and her father would be one step closer to the presidency.Mindy shed her luxurious coat for a sleek black suit and donned a plain black mask.She examined her reflection in the mirror and noticed that the pink pearl earrings seemed a bit conspicuous.About to take them off, she remembered Dylan’s words and kept them on.These were Dylan’s gifts, and she’d wear them always.Ready, she stepped out of the dorm and found two men in bl
