The Runaway Groom
Chapter 516

Chapter 516

Dr. Kramer asked, "What is it, Dr. Tanner?"

Irene gathered herself and said, "It's nothing."

Dr. Pitt returned just then, and as she sat down, she asked, "Why aren'teither of you eating?"

"We were waiting for you," Dr. Kramer said.

"Eat already," Dr. Pitt said as she picked up a pair of uniquely shapedcutlery.

"You know how to use that?" Dr. Kramer asked.

“It's not that difficult,” Dr. Pitt smiled. "And as the saying goes, when inRome, do as the Romans do."

A waitress arrived with two coffees and a glass of milk just then, leavingDr. Kramer perplexed. "We didn't order that.”

"I did,” Dr. Pitt said, and passed Irene the milk. "You shouldn't drinkcoffee while pregnant, so I ordered this for you."

"Thanks, chief," Dr. Kramer said, and picked up his cup of coffee.Irene took her milk and thanked Dr. Pitt too, taking a sip since she wasfeeling thirsty.

As they ate, Irene started to feel a little dizzy.

Noticing that, Dr. Kramer asked, "What's wrong, Dr. Tanner?"

Irene shook her head. "I'm fine... I think I'm just tired.”

Dr. Pitt said, "Then you should get some rest.”

"Yeah." Irene got to her feet. "I think I'll return to my room."

That was when her eyes lingered on the glass of milk and she came toa realization. “Is that milk... spiked?"

Why else would she suddenly feel enfeebled out of the blue?

Dr. Pitt gave her a look then.

“You catch on quick. Yes, I spiked it-the caller just now insisted that Ibring you in. The investigation concluded that you were the one whostole our data, and if I don't bring you in, my whole career would beover. This is my only option if I don't want to be fired before myretirement.”

Dr. Kramer did not move an inch from surprise-Dr. Pitt's composure andcunningness certainly shocked him.

At the same time, Irene’s fingers were digging into her chair while herconsciousness began to blur.

"Give up already,” Dr. Pitt said. “I knew you're sharp, so I kept thedosage at a level where you'd never notice until you lost consciousnesscompletely.”

Irene knew that she must not fall at this stage of pregnancy, or her babywould be in danger. As her body started to turn to jelly, she slowlycrouched, reducing the impact of the fall as she eventually blacked outand dropped to the floor.

The waitress noticed and came to help, but Dr. Pitt gestured for Dr.Kramer to carry Irene while telling the waitress, "We're taking her to thehospital.”

As they left the restaurant, Dr. Kramer asked, "Where are we going?""Anywhere but here. They have a chopper waiting for US."

Dr. Kramer nodded-they were Minervans, and naturally prioritized theirown nation.

Meanwhile, Isaac had summoned Zachary Slate to his office.

He had an idea on how to replace Lulu, and that means starting work onEmber Lindt-the prime suspect of Lulu's disappearance.

"Why did you call me here?" Zachary was clearly moody after thatdisgruntling lunch with Isaac and Irene.

Isaac, however, was staring daggers at him too. "Did you think I wouldget involved with your mess if not for Irene?"

“What do you mean, my mess?" Zachary asked, even though he clearly lacked theconfidence.

“Irene asked me to replace Lulu, and we both think that Ember Lindt was involved-"

"No way. She's the victim," Zachary said, cutting Isaac short before he could finish.

isaac looked at him as if he was an idiot just then, his impatience building!

Beside them, James said, "We will test her to see if that's true.”

zahcary asked, "How?"

“Just watch."

James then whipped out his phone and texted Ember!