Chapter 279

When Liam walked in, his face still carried the disappointment from just leaving Gregory's office. The moment he saw James, his expression turned cold. "This is an exam room," Liam said sharply. "And it's not open for consultations today. Mr. Frank, your presence here is inappropriate." James met his stare with equal frost. The two men stood facing each other, with Wendy caught between them. The moment James saw Liam, all traces of the gentleness he'd shown earlier vanished. "I'm here to see my wife," he said coolly. "What business is that of yours?" Wendy frowned and shot him a look. "James, you can leave now." That was enough. It made it clear where she stood. James wasn't happy about it, but Liam had already stepped aside and flung the door wide open. "Mr. Frank, don't let the door hit you on the way out." There was nothing James could say to that. Ever since he started realizing just how much Wendy meant to him, it felt like he couldn't win with her anymore. Still, he was