Capturing the Young Doctor's Heart: Mr. Big Shot Won't Let Me Go-Chapter 138: Love Yourself

Later, a friend from across the table saw Yvonne Lancaster diligently serving Claire Prescott tea and couldn’t help but ask, "Do you know each other?"

The person had been silent, seemingly becoming one with the air, unnoticed by anyone.

And at that moment, all eyes fell on Yvonne.

Among a group of strangers, she naturally wasn’t fazed.

Before Claire could speak, Yvonne jumped in, "Of course we know each other, we’re family friends."

Upon hearing ’family friends,’ the person on Yvonne’s other side changed their expression, eyes showing a bit of shock, "Family friends?"

Yvonne nodded, ready to speak, but Claire covered her mouth with her hand, "Shut up."

Yvonne widened her eyes, resting her head on Claire’s arm, looking somewhat innocent and confused.

Seeing her calm down, Claire explained, "Some time ago, someone in her family got sick, and I cured them; we’re not family friends, not even really friends."

The person still hadn’t fully recovered.

Yvonne had insisted on coming along in the afternoon, claiming she was friends with Claire, though Claire was quite resistant at the time, eventually giving in reluctantly because of a superior’s relative.

She was afraid they would feel awkward upon hearing Yvonne’s identity, so she deliberately hid it, saying she was a cousin’s sister.

Having just heard they were family friends was somewhat shocking again.

To be family friends with the Lancasters, what an extraordinary status one must have.

At this moment.

Claire released Yvonne and looked at her over Yvonne’s shoulder, changing the subject, "Why did you start working at the Lancasters?"

"Internship during summer break."

"Which department?"

"Secretarial department."

Another person sighed, "Getting an internship at the Lancaster Group is already impressive, their doors aren’t easy to open."

"We’re just like cattle, there’s no difference, people at the bottom have no choice."

"..."

Seeing the conversation finally shift, Claire gradually breathed a sigh of relief.

She didn’t want to mention the Prescott Family in front of them, truly feeling like she only belonged at Sinclair Apothecary, and she didn’t want her background to alter how they viewed her.

Yvonne had noticed her expression and gesture just now, and quietly asked, "Do they not know about you?"

Claire did not respond. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Yvonne smiled, "Am I the one who knows you best among your friends?"

"..." Claire asked coolly, "Where did you learn that?"

"Learn what?"

"Self-delusion."

Under the light, her face shone with a pure glow, urging no one to stay mad at her, making Yvonne give up, sipping her drink sullenly.

The chef served all the dishes.

Some regretted Zara Leighton hadn’t come, and as they mentioned it, a figure suddenly appeared at the doorway.

The celebrity wore a casual white T-shirt paired with an A-line skirt, appearing low-key before them.

The person facing the door immediately saw her, "Here she comes."

As the words came out, except for Claire, everyone’s gaze froze at the door.

Someone enthusiastically called out, "Just missing you, superstar."

Zara’s gaze landed straight on that pale green figure, she clenched her fists and walked toward it.

Then, she squeezed between Claire and Yvonne, facing Yvonne, speaking as a boss would, "Move over."

This person, she hadn’t seen, nor did she know.

She just wanted to sit next to Claire.

Yvonne was immediately displeased, "Who are you? I want to sit next to Claire."

Seeing her refuse to budge, Zara decided not to cause a scene, helpless, she walked over to Iris Yates.

Before she could ask to move, Iris spoke steadily, "I’m a guest of honor today, is it appropriate to ask me to make room?"

Actually, her relationship with Iris wasn’t good.

Because Zara used to constantly trouble Claire, Iris always looked down on her. Later, their relationship slowly warmed, but it was lukewarm at best.

She knew, for this gathering tonight, Claire was definitely going to be there.

Afraid Claire would leave if she knew Zara was coming, she didn’t dare respond to messages, rushing over after work.

Helpless, Zara had to go toward an empty seat, giving them sidelong glances.

Someone nearby tried to lighten the mood, "Since we’re all here, let’s eat."

At this moment.

Zara met Yvonne’s gaze and asked, "Who are you? Why haven’t I seen you before?"

Yvonne responded arrogantly, "I’m Claire’s new friend."

New friend.....

Zara silently scoffed, feeling as if she’d been benched, and Claire swiftly found new company.

The person sat quietly, though their demeanor was relaxed, there was an underlying elegance and grace, like the bright moon.

No.

Like a master.

Someone on the left served her food, someone on the right poured her a drink.

But she didn’t drink the beverage Yvonne poured for her.

As conversations sparked, the subtle tension dissipated fast, and no one mentioned anything about their relationship.

So, throughout the meal, Zara ate particularly frustrated.

And after dinner.

Claire headed to the bathroom, and Zara quietly followed, hoping to talk to her alone.

Zara leaned against the doorway, arms crossed, waiting for her to come out.

As their eyes met, Zara urgently said, "The Rivers Family and Thorne Family’s engagement has been called off, it was proposed by the Rivers Family."

Claire paused her step, quietly looking at the radiant face.

When nobody spoke, a cold layer seemed to settle in the air.

Zara’s heart felt uneasy.

After a while.

Claire’s voice was cool, "Does it have anything to do with me?"

"Yes. It’s because of my situation with Milton Rivers that you’re ignoring me, now that he’s single again, shouldn’t we go back to how things were, still best friends?"

Claire’s eyes shook slightly, afraid to meet her gaze, somewhat ridiculing her plea for reconciliation.

Actually.

She knew about the Rivers Family breaking off the engagement, Keane Lowell told her.

Because of Shelby Thorne’s situation, the Rivers Family feared trouble, unwilling to form relations with such a Thorne Family, hence they actively proposed cancelling the engagement.

However, the Rivers Family was already seeking a new match for Milton.

Even without the Thorne Family, there will be other families stepping up, if Milton wants control over the Rivers Family, he must comply with their arrangements.

When love and career cannot coexist, Milton already gave up Zara once, would he decisively choose Zara next time?

She was unsure.

But.

She now understood what loving someone felt like, why Zara insisted on Milton, even if it cost her dearly.

"Zara, I still hope you can love yourself a bit more, think more about your future."

Claire left these words, then stepped away.