Mitchel raised an eyebrow, taunting, "Feeling threatened, Mr. Anderson?"

The veins on Theodore's hand popped out in rage. He glared at Mitchel, "Keep your ill intentions to yourself, Mitchel, or even your family won't be able to save you."

Witnessing the brewing altercation, Ariana cried out in distress, "Theodore, I swear if you strike again, I won't ever forgive you!"

Theodore swiveled, shock mirrored on his face.

"How can you utter such stinging words for me over a man you've known for mere days?"

When Ariana's gaze met Theodore's, a pang of guilt washed over her.

Her words were a product of her anxiety.

From the medical summit, she discerned that Mitchel was no ordinary individual; he wasn't someone Theodore could handle effortlessly.

Theodore had instigated the altercation, making him the one at fault.

She didn't wish for Theodore to get embroiled in further complications. His current predicament with the Anderson family was enough; there was no need to increase his list of adversaries.

Moreover, she understood that she could easily develop feelings for Theodore based on his actions.

She had deep affection for him and wished to spend the rest of her life by his side.

Given that love cannot be retracted, she decided she should confront it head-on.

Regardless of whether Theodore reciprocated her feelings, he clearly cared for her.

He wouldn't have made such an effort otherwise.

So she didn't want their relationship to end in such a manner, but at the same time, she couldn't bear to be dominated by this man, losing her sense of self in the process. It was crucial to make Theodore understand that the bedrock of love was mutual trust and respect.

Ariana mustered up her courage and spoke in a stern tone to Theodore.

"I have the freedom to choose my own doctor, and I believe Dr. Chadwick is highly skilled and professional."

Upon hearing Ariana's words, Theodore gradually released his grip on Mitchel, his eyes filled with anguish as he asked, "Why do you have so much faith in him?

You've known him for merely a few days."