Chapter 13 Jensina walked towards the boarding gate and spotted Eduardo right away . Clad in a casual yet sharp outfit , his tall , lean figure exuded a quiet confidence , his handsome features undeniable . He , too , was looking for Jensina , and their eyes locked the moment they saw each other . Menu Even after all these years , seeing Jensina without any makeup still left him awestruck . He quickly walked up to her and took her bag from her shoulder . As he looked her over , his professional instincts kicked in . " Haven't slept well these past few days , have you ? " he remarked . " Just a little , " she replied . A few days ago , a lady had been admitted to the ward after a fall . She was extremely kind , but her snoring was loud . When Jensina boarded the plane , she was surprised to find her seat had been upgraded to first class . Eduardo noticed her confusion and raised an eyebrow , saying , " I thought you might appreciate a good rest . After all , this is a business trip on my dime . At least let me make sure you're well - rested . " He handed her a calming pouch . Jensina took it , smiling playfully . " Do you think Pierre will reimburse you for this ? " she teased . " Don't worry . I can afford it , " Eduardo replied with a grin . " Well … thank you , Eduardo . " She didn't indulge in unnecessary pleasantries . To be fair , Eduardo wasn't hurting for money . His family owned a prominent pharmaceutical group , and his clinic was more of a personal hobby . Jensina never expected that the traditional medicine they developed together would bring such fame to his clinic , with patients constantly flooding in . Their flight landed in Los Angeles , where the sun was shining brightly . The Traditional Medicine Research Institute had sent someone to pick them up and take them to their hotel . Eduardo escorted Jensina to her room and paused when he noticed her bare ring finger . " Isn't this your favorite wedding ring ? Why aren't you wearing it this time ? " " I dumped it , " she replied with a shrug . " I'm getting a divorce . " Eduardo blinked in surprise , then raised an eyebrow , a smile dancing in his eyes . " Looks like Pierre was right , huh ? Coleman never deserved you . " Jensina saw the amusement in his eyes and asked , " Am I to understand you're enjoying this ? " " I'm not enjoying it . I'm just happy for you , " he said , chuckling . He helped her carry her luggage into the room . " Get some rest . I'll pick you up for dinner tonight . " " Okay . " After a quick shower , Jensina rummaged through her bag and powered up her phone . Messages began popping up - one from Coleman in particular stood out . He said , " Sina , something came up . I won't be able to join you when you're discharged . " " Don't worry , I'll definitely be back tonight to open the gifts with you . " A sarcastic smile tugged at Jensina's lips . 10.25 - Admissions Open MBA Fall 2025 Dow University of Health . Apply now 50 % < Chapter 13 She thought , " Is it he who had something to do , or is it Juanita ? " She couldn't be bothered to reply , so she opened Gertrude's conversation instead , letting her know she was safe . Seeing she had some free time and had already caught up on sleep during the flight , Jensina decided to go for a walk . Gertrude , busy in a meeting when the message arrived , didn't respond immediately . Menu After finishing her work , she called , cutting straight to the point . " Has Coleman seen the divorce papers yet ? Did he give you a definite answer ? " By this time , it was already the middle of the night in America . If Coleman hadn't broken his promise again , he should have opened the gifts by now and seen the divorce papers . Perhaps he had already grown accustomed to the idea that she would obediently wait for him night after night in that empty mansion . Jensina didn't care to guess . Standing under the towering sculptures in Berlin Cathedral , she answered casually , " I don't know . I haven't heard from him yet . " Her tone was simple and direct . Gertrude , who was growing anxious , shot back , " Aren't you even a little bit worried ? " " No matter what happens , the result won't change , " Jensina replied in a calm , almost detached voice . " Why should I worry ? " " Fine , " Gertrude said , understanding that Jensina wasn't the type to panic . " If only all my clients could be as calm as you , I'd have a lot less to stress about . " " That's not going to happen , " Jensina joked . " A part of my salary is for dealing with the mental toll . " After she left Berlin Cathedral , the sky had begun to darken . Jensina glanced at the time and grabbed a cab back to the hotel . But she unexpectedly bumped into Eduardo again in the elevator . Together , they headed to the restaurant the representative had booked for them for a welcoming dinner . Pierre , a highly respected figure in traditional medicine , was the one behind the dinner arrangements , so it was no surprise that everything was well taken care of . The representative from the Institute was an American and warmly greeted them . " Mr. Faulkner , Ms. Warren , thank you for coming all the way . Please , have a seat , " the representative said . Eduardo , a master of social interactions , smoothly took charge of the evening . Jensina didn't need to do much except enjoy the meal . Occasionally , Eduardo would notice dishes that suited her taste and would serve her . For instance , vegan cheese -a dish Coleman never touched , so the Hardwick family never had it on their table . But Jensina liked it . She glanced at Eduardo , her eyes softening in gratitude . He understood , and with a gentle pat on her head , he said , " Eat while it's hot . Pierre insisted that I take care of you . " Meanwhile , the door to the opposite private room opened . A man in his late forties stepped out , flanked by several well - dressed subordinates . His aura screamed success - a high - ranking corporate executive . He stepped aside , smiling broadly , and spoke in fluent German , " Mr. Herring , the deal is done . I'll bring the contract to the hotel tomorrow for signing . " " Great . " A younger man emerged behind him , with a detached attitude , dressed in a bespoke black shirt and pants , a jacket casually draped over his arm . His sharp features exuded an aura of effortless authority . His assistant , noticing the young man's brief pause , turned to him and said , " Boss , the CEO of Tolbis Bio is waiting for us at the hotel . The foreign man immediately sensed the situation and offered , " Let me walk you out . " 10:25 Admissions Fall 20 … DUHS.EDU.PK Apply now 5.0 % < Chapter 13 As they passed by , the young man's eyes casually scanned the room . Jensina , in a soft pink knitted top and well - fitted jeans , smiled at the man who patted her head , her expression full of contentment . She was being so obedient . The assistant , noticing the man's pause , followed his gaze . " Boss , why is Mr. Warren here in Germany ? " Mery He paused , then turned to Stanley , a puzzled look on her face . " Who is this man ? Has she divorced Coleman and moved on to someone new " Just then , a waiter opened the door and blocked their view . Stanley , irritated by the question , loosened his tie , his voice low as he said , " Am I supposed to be a fortune teller ? " Jensina adjusted to the bed without any trouble . She didn't even need to deal with jet lag . She woke up on her own , well before the alarm could ring . The ribbon - cutting ceremony was set for exactly . It was clearly a time carefully chosen . The location of the research institute was excellent , This time , the ceremony was attended by the top figures in the field of traditional medicine . If it weren't for attending on behalf of Pierre , Jensina's cautious nature would have kept her from even getting close . There were very few young women who had made it to the top of this industry . Naturally , her and Eduardo's entrance drew a lot of attention . They were both successful , young , and beautiful . Everyone would want to steal a glance . Once it became known that she was a student of Pierre , people couldn't help but approach and strike up conversations , eager to discuss their self - developed traditional medicines . One pharmaceutical company even offered a high price to buy the formula . After exchanging a brief glance with Jensina , Eduardo politely declined , " Sorry , our focus has always been on healing . We still have many patients who need this medicine . " This wasn't the first time they had been approached like this . The offers were always high , and while Jensina wasn't without temptation , she knew that once they sold to a pharmaceutical company , they'd lose control over the price of the medicine . Many patients at the clinic had exhausted all their resources in the search for a cure . Jensina didn't want to be the one to push them further into despair . After stepping into the restroom , Jensina was stopped by a man from the pharmaceutical company . He handed her his business card with a friendly smile , saying , " If you ever decide to explore other opportunities , my door is always open . Before coming , he had done his research . He knew Jensina wasn't simple . She had immense talent in traditional medicine . The success of Eduardo's clinic wasn't just due to Pierre . She , too , had played a significant role . Jensina gave her usual smile . " Okay , I'll consider it . " After a few polite words , she turned to leave . But as she did , her smile faltered for a split second . For a moment , her mind went blank . In the three years since , she had never imagined that she would run into Stanley again , probably at business gatherings , at Coleman's friends events , or even in some building in Los Angeles . Yet , he had never appeared . 10.25 Admissions Open MBA Fall 2025 Dow Apply now 50 % < Chapter 13 But here he was , appearing unexpectedly , in a place and time she hadn't thought possible . Adm