Rafael lifted his gaze from the smoke, meeting Eileen's eyes.

They exchanged a wordless gaze.

Declan hurriedly pushed Eileen towards Rafael. "What a coincidence. I ran into Ms. Grandelle on my way back from the restroom."

As Eileen sat down, she caught a whiff of Rafael's unique scent, stirring her emotions.

Trish, unaware of any hidden dynamics between Eileen and Rafael, was still amazed that Rafael knew Declan. "You two... are friends?"

Rafael was certainly impressive if even an internationally renowned genius doctor knew him.

"Met at the hospital," Declan took a seat next to Trish and handed tablets to Eileen and Trish respectively. "Ms Jones, we've already ordered. Take...