Zoe was now using Elliot to climb the social ladder.

Instead of being an accomplished doctor, she would much rather be at the top of high society.

Moreover, she was aware of her own skills, and she knew that she would never reach Professor Hough's level of expertise.

There was a limit to how far she could go if she remained in the medical field.

Things would be different if she married Elliot.

When the time came, she would be the envy of everyone around her.

Not long after Elliot sat down