Chapter 816

　　Third person's POV 　　"Simple doctor-patient relationship," Tabitha said coldly, dismissing their history with a wave of her hand. 　　"As for tonight, I apologize for my brother's behavior. Since you're unharmed, consider it even—a life for a life." 　　"Does Jasper mean more to you than I do?" Derek blurted out. 　　Tabitha regarded him sharply. "You knew it was Jasper?" 　　If he'd guessed earlier, he would have known who she was. Why pretend not to recognize her? 　　Perhaps Jasper had set a trap, and Derek had seen through it. 　　Tabitha sensed this and quickly denied it, "No, he called you 'madam.' Lucian wouldn't use that term. You're recovering well, so your illness must be gone. Most importantly, only that guy could pull this off." 　　But Tabitha wasn't convinced. Suspicion gnawed at her. 　　"You orchestrated this, didn't you? You knew who I was from the start. That's why you let Alvin and the others leave." 　　Derek was inwardly horrified, but he managed to keep his composure, careful not