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Francesca whispered, “Lauren, is everything okay? Did Kingsley do something to you?”
Lauren said with a playful smile, “Of course not! If anyone’s doing the bullying, it’ll be me bullying Dr. Baldwin!”
Francesca rolled her eyes and said, “Lame. Then why did you drag me over here? Just to flaunt your sweet, lovey-dovey moments and make me jealous?”
Lauren gave her a mock glare. “Francesca, we’ve known each other for years. When have I ever done something disloyal to you?”
Francesca thought for a moment and realized she was right. With a laugh, she said, “Okay, fine. What is it then? You’ve got that mischievous smile, so spill it already!”
Lauren stared at her intently, so long that Francesca started to feel uncomfortable. Finally, Lauren asked, “Fran, tell me the truth… do you like Kingsley?”
Francesca gasped, eyes wide as she quickly lowered her head. “I-I don’t know what you’re talking about. Of course not! I mean… obviously not!”
Lauren huffed in exasperation. “Fran, do you really think you can fool me? I know you like the back of my hand, so stop with the awkward cover-up. I’ve seen it for a while now-you like Kingsley. And guess what? I don’t mind. Not even a little bit.”
Francesca’s head snapped up in shock. “What? Lauren… you really don’t mind?”
Lauren gave a cold laugh. “Why would I mind? Don’t you remember when we were kids, we made a pact? We promised that no matter what happened, we’d never break each other’s hearts and that we’d stay best friends forever.”
Francesca felt a wave of emotion hit her. Her eyes turned misty as she nodded. “Of course, I remember. I still remember how you stood up for me when those kids bullied me. And I remember you sneaking over to my house to get patched up after that accident because you were scared to tell your mom.” “Exactly,” Lauren replied with a smile. “We’ve always had each other’s backs. Best friends forever, remember? And best friends share everything-even the good stuff.”
Francesca blushed and laughed, “Share everything, huh? Well, if Kingsley’s part of that ‘good stuff,’ then I guess he’s just a ‘thing’ to you now-a bad one, at that!”
Lauren chuckled softly. “Fran, you like Kingsley, and honestly, I’m happy for you. We’re best friends, and we’ve always been selfless with each other.”
“So, when I said you should go for it with Dr. Baldwin, I wasn’t joking. If you feel something there, then go for it! You’ve got my blessing, okay?”
Francesca’s heart raced, and her face turned hot. She hesitated, then muttered, “Okay… fine. I admit it. I do like Kingsley. I mean, how could I not? He’s the kind of infuriating et charming guy who gets under your skin. But you’re actually encouraging me to… you know… do that with him? Lauren, are you really that open-minded?”
Lauren gritted her teeth and said, “I’m not that open-minded, you idiot! If it were any other woman sniffing around my man, I’d burn her world to the ground ground and chase her out of his life forever. But you’re my best friend. Of course, I want you to be happy.”
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“Besides… there’s another reason.” Her voice softened as she continued. “Right now, I can’t… cross that line with him.”
Lauren’s cheeks turned pink as she trailed off, her sudden shyness making her look just as flustered as Francesca.
Francesca stared at her, completely dumbfounded. “Lauren, we’re both adults. We’re the same age! What do you mean you ‘can’t’? It’s not like you have a medical condition.”
Lauren rolled up her sleeve, revealing a delicate, pale wrist with a striking red mark. With a sigh, she said, “See this? My mom had it. applied by a spiritual practitioner. The moment I lose my virginity, it’ll vanish, and she’ll know.”
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She added, “And when that happens, my mom will go ballistic. She’ll blame Dr. Baldwin and make his life Francesca’s eyes narrowed in frustration. “Seriously? How could she be so harsh? You’re an adult. This isn’t some old-fashioned world anymore. And Kingsley’s perfect for you-why can’t she just accept that?”
Lauren sighed and said, “At the end of the day, it all comes down to my family’s alliance with the Driscoll family in Blumedale. Anyway, Fran, I can’t sleep with Dr. Baldwin right now. But you don’t have that restriction, so you can go ahead and give him what he needs.”
Francesca bit her lip, looking embarrassed. “Forget it. How could I take Kingsley before you do? I’d rather wait for you… maybe we can figure it out together.”
Lauren’s face turned bright red as she squirmed in her seat. “What? If we do it together, wouldn’t that mean all three of us in bed? Like… a threesome?”
Francesca’s cheeks flushed even deeper. “I-I don’t know either.”
She took a shaky breath and added, “But Lauren, since you’ve been so good to me, I should be honest, too. I need to tell you something… or else I’ll feel guilty.”
Lauren covered her mouth, stifling a laugh. “Don’t tell me… you’ve already slept with Dr. Baldwin?” Francesca’s face turned ghostly pale. Her eyes filled with guilt as she whispered, “Y-You guessed it. It was an accident, though! I was drugged with that… Enthralling Essence. If Kingsley hadn’t… balanced my energy, I would’ve died. So, don’t blame him. If you’re angry, blame me… he was just trying to save my life.”
Lauren shook her head with a sly smile. “I’m not mad at you or my Dr. Baldwin. In fact, Fran, I just have one question…”
“How was it?” she asked, eyes glinting. “Did you feel that… tremble? That electric rush through your whole body?”
Francesca’s hands twisted together nervously as she opened her mouth a few times, unsure how to respond. Finally, she stamped her foot and blurted out, “Ugh, I can’t explain it! It was just…”
“Just what?” Lauren giggled.
“Just… amazing. It felt so good,” Francesca admitted. “When you’re finally free from your mom’s control, you need to try it with Kingsley!”
Lauren chuckled. “Oh, I will! And when I do, the two of us will work together to drain him dry!”
“Lauren, what’s wrong with us? Ever since Kingsley showed up, we’ve both turned into total flirts. It’s so embarrassing!”
“No, Fran,” Lauren said with a smirk.
“You’ve turned into a shameless flirt. You sneaked a taste before me, didn’t you? I bet Kingsley’s squeezed I your soft little curves more times than you can count. Hmph, Iwant a turn too!”
Kingsley stood near the front desk, raising a brow when he heard the familiar giggles coming from around the corner. He shook his head, half-amused.
He said to Nyla, “Nyla, take the next few days off. Go home and get some proper rest before coming back.”
Nyla shifted awkwardly. “But I’m fine now. I want to be here and work.”
Kingsley shot her a sharp look. “No. Go home and rest. Your salary won’t be affected, and you’ll still get your bonus. Don’t worry about that.”
“Alright… I’ll listen to you,” Nyla mumbled, her tone reluctant. Then, after glancing toward the hallway, she leaned in and whispered, “Dr. Baldwin do you want to know what Ms. Rhodes and Dr. Aicker are talking about over there?”
Kingsley raised an eyebrow. “You know?”
Nyla stifled a giggle. “Come on, Dr. Baldwin. We’re all women-we can usually guess these things.” “Then tell me,” Kingsley said, his curiosity piqued.
“Listen to their giggles. That kind of squealing can only mean one thing… they’re talking about guys,” Nyla said with a mischievous grin. “Trust me, when girls get excited like that they’re usually swapping stories about… well… intimate stuff”
Kingsley hesitated, glancing toward the hallway again.
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Could Nyla be right? Were Lauren and Francesca really sitting there, laughing and gossiping about him?
Before long, Lauren and the proud, pouty Francesca stepped out from around the corner. Both of their faces were flushed pink, and Kingsley could not help but wonder what they had been whispering about. Francesca cast a shy, lingering glance at Kingsley, her eyes shimmering with a soft, embarrassed sparkle. “Well, Nyla, you be sure to rest up, okay? I’ll visit you again soon.”
Then, she turned to Kingsley, gave a small wave, and said, “Kingsley, I’m heading back to the hospital. Bye!”
With that, she swished her ponytail and walked off, leaving Kingsley to watch her retreating figure. He shifted his gaze toward Lauren and asked, “What were you two gossiping about back there?”
Lauren giggled. “Oh? Do you really want to know? Lean in.”
Kingsley bent down slightly, and Lauren cupped her hand beside his ear, whispering, “I was telling Fran to go ahead and give herself to you… so you can enjoy yourself.”
Kingsley’s expression froze as black lines practically formed across his forehead. “Excuse me, Ms. Rhodes? If anyone’s supposed to ‘give’ me anything, shouldn’t it be you?”
Lauren pouted playfully. “Well… I can’t right now. It’s complicated. But I already told Fran that if you need anything, she’s ready to step in.”
Kingsley groaned, rubbing his temple. “You two really think I’m that desperate?”
Lauren crossed her arms and smirked. “Oh really? If you’re not desperate, then why did you already have a wild night with Fran?”
Kingsley’s stomach sank. He immediately realized that Francesca must have told Lauren everything about what happened at the Aicker residence that night.
“If I told you that nothing actually happened between us, would you believe me?” he asked, spreading his hands in surrender.
Lauren’s eyes widened in surprise. “I trust you wouldn’t lie to me, but Fran was so sure you two… you know… did it.”
She narrowed her eyes suspiciously. “Dr. Baldwin, you’re not planning to just… use her and then walk away, are you?”
Kingsley let out a long sigh. “It’s not what you think. Come on, I’ll explain it on the way.”
He opened the car door, and Lauren hopped in. They drove toward Glorious Pharmaceuticals, where Stephen had called earlier, warning that someone was causing trouble and asking Kingsley to come by and handle it.
Kingsley was unsure who it was this time. However, if someone wanted to cause him problems, he was not about to back down.
Lauren sat there with her jaw hanging open. “Wait… so you’re saying you didn’t actually take Eran that night? You just… used an alternative method?”
Her cheeks turned crimson as she held up her index and middle finger in a suggestive gesture. Kingsley’s jaw tightened, and his eye twitched slightly. “What else did you think happened?”
“So, as I said, nothing really happened between me and Fran. Not the way you two imagined.” Lauren slapped her thigh and groaned. “Kingsley, you idiot! You had the perfect opportunity! Why didn’t you just… go for it?”
Kingsley’s face twitched again.
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“You’re absolutely right. I should’ve just thrown caution to the wind and gone all in with Francesca that night. Totally regret it now.”
Lauren burst out laughing. “You’re such a bad liar. I know you better than that. You’re too much of a gentleman.”
“But this complicates things,” she added, growing more serious. “You didn’t sleep with her, but Fran thinks you did. What are you going to do?”
Kingsley shrugged, keeping his eyes on the road. “Easy. I’ll just tell her the truth. It’s not like it’s a big deal.” Lauren immediately shook her head. “No way. You can’t tell her.”
Kingsley frowned. “Why not? What’s the big deal?”
Lauren gave an exasperated laugh. “Seriously? Why else? That girl’s already head over heels for you.”
She told me everything, Lauren said with a sly smile.
She was really happy about what you supposedly did to her.
But if she finds out it never actually happened, shell definitely feel disappointed.
Kingsleys eyes narrowed in suspicion.
Hold on a second.
The way you’re talking … it almost sounds like you’re trying to sell me off to your best friend.
You wouldnt actually do that… would you ? Lauren burst into laughter.
Wouldnt? I already did! Frans all yours whenever you want.
I wont mind.
But, she added with a teasing grin, you better make sure you treat us both equally.
No playing favorites! Kingsley slammed on the brakes in front of Glorious Pharmaceuticals and turned to Lauren .
Glad you’re both having fun … but has anyone thought about what this will de to my health? Lauren doubled over, laughing so hard she nearly choked
Kingsley sat there for a moment, sighing with a mixture of amusement and dread.
He wondered if he was really supposed to take responsibility for Francesca too.
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