Novel Drama
Chapter 31 Becoming His Private Doctor
Chapter 31 Becoming His Private Doctor
Chapter 31 Becoming His Private Doctor
Bethany's medical accident caused a sensation. Even if she was Raymond’s woman, Mr. Hoover could
not cover it up. Consequently, he deducted Bethany's bonus for the whole year and circulated a notice
of criticism to her publicly. Moreover, Bethany had to pay half of the compensation to the patient’s
family.
"Mr. Hoover, I’m sorry for making trouble for the hospital." After crying her eyes out before, Bethany
went to the hospital to see Mr. Hoover instead of keeping staying hidden in depression.
Mr. Hoover pulled a long face as well. Since Bethany began working at the hospital, it seemed that all
kinds of problems ensued.
"You should have already known the punishments. I know you did that as a doctor, but rules are rules."
"I know. I am willing to accept any punishment. As for the compensation, I will find a way to return it to
the hospital as soon as possible."
Finally, the hospital needed to compensate the patient’s family 150,000 dollars, so it meant Bethany
had to give 75,000 dollars, which made her situation worse. However, she could do nothing but accept
it, to her surprise…
"Mr. Zavala has already settled all the compensation."
Raymond?
Was this man so kind? Was it… true?
"Your mood must also be affected by such an accident. You’re allowed to have a few days off. Come
back to work when you are emotionally stable."
"OK, thank you, Mr. Hoover."
Bethany walked out of the hospital dejectedly. Raymond secretly paying the compensation for her took
her by surprise.
However, she didn’t think he did that out of kindness. She decided to get it straight and made a beeline
for Raymond’s company.
After getting there, she was told that Raymond was meeting with an important client. Bethany had no
choice but to wait in the reception room for the entire morning.
Finally, her patience ran thin, so she made up her mind to ask Raymond’s assistant, Morgan Cooper,
outside the office. Unexpectedly, right when she arrived at the office door, the door was suddenly
opened.
Raymond was the first to step out. Next to him was the important client whom Morgan mentioned.
Seeing them, Morgan respectfully uttered, "Mr. Zavala, Mr. Wilson."
Morgan’s greeting naturally attracted others’ eyes. It seemed that everyone’s gaze fell on Bethany,
which made her awkward to the core. Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.
"Mr. Zavala, is this pretty girl a staff in your company, too?" The female employees in Zavala Group
were all in suits, but she was not. That was why Erick Wilson would ask out of curiosity.
"Nope, she's my fiancee, Bethany Caldwell," Raymond said naturally.
Bethany felt so…
"So she turns out to be the future Mrs. Zavala. Sure enough, she indeed has a distinctive temperament
and looks gorgeous."
"I’m flattered, Mr. Wilson." Bethany smiled shyly.
"Now that Mr. Zavala's fiancee is here, I won’t impose myself on you any longer," Erick said knowingly.
Morgan was clever enough to walk Erick out hurriedly. After all the others left, Raymond looked at her.
Bethany dropped her head slightly and uttered, "I hope I didn’t affect your work by coming here without
notice."
Hearing her words, Raymond snorted lightly and said in a sarcastic tone, "Why are you so polite now?
You’re completely different from what you were a few days ago."
With that being said, Raymond turned and went back to his office. Bethany, who followed in his wake,
scolded silently to herself, "He is so arrogant all because of his wealth and power.
"Had it not been for him paying 75,000 dollars for me, I wouldn’t have to be so humble!"
"Mr. Hoover told me that you had paid the compensation for me?” Before getting a reply from the man,
Bethany immediately added, "Don't worry, I'll give you an IOU. I'll return it to you."
Raymond still kept silent. He leaned against the window and looked at her while leisurely drinking
coffee. Bethany walked to his desk and wrote an IOU on a piece of note paper with his pen.
"I, the undersigned, Bethany Caldwell, do hereby acknowledge myself to be indebted to Raymond
Zavala in the sum of USD 75,000 and will return the money together with interest to him in the future."
Raymond took the IOU and read it before looking up at her, saying, "No due date?"
Due date?
When she was still Melisa Hamilton, 75,000 was simply pocket money to her, but since she became
Bethany Caldwell, she had to raise two kids and pay Ainsley with her fixed salary every month. 75,000
was indeed a lot to her.
"Within three years, how does that sound to you?" Bethany bit the bullet to say that. In fact, she was
not sure whether she could make it.
"What if you fail to do it in three years?"
Bethany was rendered wordless. She felt so embarrassed at the moment. Borrowing money from
someone had always been an issue that embarrassed borrowers to the core. "What do you mean by
that?" Bethany asked.
The next second, Raymond directly tore up the IOU. Bethany was taken aback and asked at once,
"What are you doing?"
"You don't need to return it to me."
What? No need to return it?
Was he…?
Bethany was alert as she took a step back. She hurriedly emphasized, "What are you trying to do? You
said we were just faking a relationship. You can't be a man without the spirit of the agreement!"
Raymond was amused by her action, but there was more or less mockery in his smile.
"How confident you are! So you think I will be interested in your unattractive body?"
Motherf*cker!
"So tell me, what do you want?"
Raymond stepped away from the window and sat down on the sofa, saying without haste, "Few people
know about my physical condition. I have read your resume, and your medical skills are absolutely
average to good. You can continue to work in Humanity Hospital. You can also quit it, but no matter
what you choose, you are my private doctor. You gotta be on call 24/7."
His private doctor?
"If I become your private doctor, I don't have to pay back the money?"
"Of course."
After a second thought, Bethany concluded that it was a good deal. She was indeed a doctor, and
Raymond was indeed seriously ill.
"Okay." Bethany continued, "Now that I’m your private doctor, I have the right to ask you in detail about
your physical condition. What illness are you suffering from? You must come clean with me."
"I'm not ill." Raymond was honest. "I used to be a soldier and was seriously injured when countering
terrorists. Doctors said it was a miracle that I survived. However, others have no idea that the injury has
caused strong sequelae, and you saw me when I had an attack last time."
It turned out that he was seriously injured in the military operation. After knowing that, Bethany was in
awe of him. That meant he almost lost his life for the country. How great soldiers were!
"Do you often suffer the attack?"
"I did at the very beginning, and I have been taking medicine and treatments all along. I’ve got much
better during the past two years," Raymond said.
"Then could I have a look at your previous medical records?"
"Sure." Raymond said, "I'll let Morgan give it to you later."
With that, Raymond picked up his coffee to drink again but was immediately stopped by Bethany as
she said, "Since you suffer from a mental health condition, it is best not to drink coffee."
"Mental health condition?" Raymond was vexed. She was the one who had a mental health condition!
"The sequelae obviously takes its toll not only on your body but also on your mental health." Bethany
poured out Raymond's coffee without hesitation. "Since you let me be your private doctor, I should be
responsible for your physical condition. From now on, you’re no longer allowed to drink coffee, and I
will make plans for your recuperation."