Ulterior Motives

Indeed, Declan was no fool.

As such, Valerie had no choice but to confess with a brown-nosing smile plastered on her face. “Actually, I do have a bit of medical expertise.”

“Just a bit?”

“Alright, alright. A lot,” Valerie replied, lowering her head, feeling guilty.

“So, are you really Orson's disciple?” Declan asked, while fixing his deep-set gaze on her.

Even though he already had the answer, he