Chapter 56 When Skyler entered, he noticed Davis chatting with Jim. Lexie was surprised to see them.
âYou guys know each other?â Jim was delighted. âWe not only know each other, but weâre also old pals!â
A look of surprise flashed across Lexieâs cool face.
At that moment, Davis noticed Skyler who had come in and immediately stood up. âPresident Moore!â
Skyler looked at him indifferently. âWeâre in a private setting, thereâs no need to be so formal!â
Jocelyn came in carrying the food. She walked past Skyler deliberately, keeping a certain distance from him as if he was some harmful gas.
Skyler noticed her behavior, his gaze sunk but he said nothing. Jocelyn opened up the box. âLexie, Davis, come eat!â Jim smiled as he opened his own. âSkyler, let us eat too!â
The corners of Jocelynâs lips twitched. She somehow found this scene a little weird. Instantly, the fragrance of the food wafted and filled the entire ward. Jim smiled as he looked at Davis. âDirector Lang, I didnât think that youâd be a senior of Xixi and designer White!â Lexie heard what Jim said and subconsciously looked toward Davis, all of a sudden panicked.â Who the heck is Xie, quit calling me names!â
Jim blinked. âYouâre named Lexie, so why not Xixi!â
He had clearly seen how Lexieâs gaze changed just now. He inadvertently glanced toward Davis, his gaze dimming slightly.
Jocelyn saw it clearly. Lexie was afraid that Davis might misunderstand that she was with Jim and could not help but frown.
Skyler looked like he was eating but was actually paying attention to Jocelynâs reaction.
He noticed her frown and felt discomfort. His expression sunk a little. âCan you not run your mouth while we eat? If you donât want to eat you can go back next door!â Jim immediately replied, âOK, Iâll zip it!â After dinner, Davis bid his goodbye, adding that he would come back some other day to visit Lexie.
Jocelyn went to send him off.
Skyler popped a mint into his mouth. He stood in front of the corridor and looked down at Davis and Jocelyn who were beside the lawn of the inpatient department. His expression was sullen, his thoughts unfathomable.
In the ward, as soon as Davis left, Lexie instantly looked as if she had been hollowed out, wilted.
What kind of person was Jim Rand that he walked amidst thousands of flowers but none had ever caught his eye; it did not matter who the woman was, he could see through them with a single glance.
Lexieâs loss was obvious in her expression. His eyes shone, the smile not reaching his eyes as he looked at Lexie. âXixi, whatâs your relationship with Director Lang?â Lexie frowned. âIf youâre gonna talk to me, use my name, if not, donât!â She paused, then explained. âDavis is my senior!â Jim raised his eyebrows and pondered. âReally now? Why donât I feel like thatâs not the case?â Lexie was afraid that the other would see through her feelings for Davis and immediately answered, âHe saved my life before!â Jim did not expect that there would be such a story. He had been inexplicably interested in Lexie at first sight. He could not help but say, âIn ancient times, if a beautiful woman was saved by a man and if the other looked good, the beautiful woman would say that the young man was her saving grace and that she could never repay him, adding that the only way would be for her to devote herself to him!â
Lexie frowned and looked at him without saying anything. Jim stared at her face and continued, âIf the other was ugly, the beautiful woman would say that while the man was her saving grace, she had nothing to offer him in return other than offering herself for mule work to repay his saving grace!â Lexieâs mouth twitched twice. âWhat are you trying to say?â
Jimâs expression was a rare seriousness. âSo, what is your approach to Davis?â Lexieâs expression instantly changed. Just then, the door of the ward opened. Jocelyn came in. She saw Jim and could not help frowning. âMr. Rand, why are you still here? Lexie needs to rest!â
Jim looked at Lexieâs haunted appearance, and then looked casually at Jocelyn. âAlright, Iâll leave then!â
Saying this, he then got up and walked out toward the door. He could not hold himself back from saying to Lexie, âDonât forget, you still havenât answered my question yet!â
The moment Jim left, he saw Skyler standing there with a heavy look.
He smiled. âIsnât your relationship with designer White something on a marriage certificate? Why didnât you say a single word to her when you saw each other?!â
Expression cold, Skyler turned around and walked back to the ward. âOur relationship is just on paper!â
Jim followed up and looked at Skylerâs back with amusement. âI think⦠youâre treating her quite special!
Could it be that youâre secretly taken with her but are holding it in your heart with a tight lid on top!â
Skylerâs voice was indifferent. âYouâre thinking too much, Iâm not interested in her!â He just liked her talent for design! If he was interested, he was only interested in Jocelyn because he wondered how she could cure his insomnia, allowing him to fall asleep easily. Jim looked unimpressed. âDonât be stubborn. Careful it doesnât come back to bite you one day!
Skyler snorted and said in a definitive tone, âYou donât have to worry, there will never be such a day! Stay here yourself, Iâll be going now!â Skyler left without looking back. Jim blinked. He was that confident, eh?