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The room buzzed with chatter, and malicious gazes swept over Xylia’s body without the slightest attempt at concealment.
Nylia’s anger was reaching its peak, but just as she was bout to explode, Greg pulled her back and issued a low warning: “You’d better stop now; there are still so many patients waiting for you. Making a scene won’t do anyone any good. Watch yourself, or I’ll fire you.
“Oh: Then do it! Fire me! I quit!” Xylia shook off his hand on the spot, raising her voice to the highest volume.
Greg was stunned. The previously rowdy atmosphere quieted slightly.
Someone who understood what was going on immediately jumped in. “She said it herself. Dr. Robinett Just fire her
“Exactly, that counts as her resigning on her own. She’s just a clueless little girl who doesn’t deserve to be a doctor at Brighton Central Hospital.”
Xylia sneered. The emergency full–body skin graft surgery was successfully performed by me. Everyone here knows that, right?”
Someone rolled their eyes. “Seriously? You’re going to claim credit for that? Everyone knows Dr. Zink did the surgery. You were just his assistant. And let’s be real, a woman doing a major operation like that? Please.
“Dr. Robinett, tell them. Was I the one who performed that surgery? Xylia turned to Greg, who had been playing the mediator, trying to make her back down.
Greg’s gaze wavered. “Well, you did. Don’t talk nonsense, everyone.”
Though his words confirmed it, the perfunctory tone in his voice only made it seem even more like Xylia hadn’t actually performed the surgery. The people around exchanged knowing looks, their expressions making it clear they understood what was really being implied.
Some people just said it. “Dr. Diego Zink has become internationally famous these past few years. Patients come here specifically for him. Xylia’s patients are likely just the ones who couldn’t get in to see Dr. Zink. And now she thinks she’s important.”
Greg opened his mouth, then closed it again, looking rather guilty as he glanced at Xylia, Dr. Watson, don’t take it personally.”
At this point, he was still telling me not to take it personally, uh?
A cold feeling crept over Xylia’s heart, little by little. She had completely lost faith in this hospital.
“Greg, suit yourself. Xylia didn’t say anything more and left quickly.
She ignored the messages Greg sent afterward and submitted her resignation letter directly.
Once she got into her car, her mind felt blank and lost
From now on, she would probably never set foot in a hospital like that again. She didn’t even want to be a
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If the reality of her dream was just a cesspool tilled ch worth pursuing?
who looked down on women, was it even
“What’s wrong?” A steady, deep male voice suddenly ring our decide her,
Nylia snapped back to her senses. Huh? Why are you here?”
She instinctively looked toward Shadow–I and Shade. It must have been those two who told him.
Then a chilling thought struck her. If Sebastian was deceiving reports se everything I did, that meant Shadow–1 and Shadow–2 were constantly watching . Did I have any semblance of freedom left?
As these thoughts rushed through her mind in an instant. Sebastian spoke in a calm voice. “I was passing
I thought you’d be at work today, so I came to chak in
Despite being scheduled to work, Xylia took leave without telling Sebastian
0 I see Realizing how ridiculous her suspicions had been just now, the forced a sile
Possible ulterior motives could Sebastian have towards a divorced woman he met
Serastam nebuttoned the top button of his coat, leaned back slightly, and stretched l
His movement subtly revealed his defined collarbone and his voice carried a casual unharmed tone. “Tell me, what’s bachering you?”
It’s nothing nel Xylia lowered her gaze. But in the end, she couldn’t hold it in.
She recounted everything that had happened earlier and as she spoke, tears fell uncontrollab
“That surgery was mine but none of them believed me Do you?” She lifted her head.
Her tear–filled eyes shimmered, making her look fragile and helpless.
Sebastian didn’t say a word.
He simply took out a handkerchief from somewhere and gently wiped away her tears. “Don’t let them ger to you.”
His voice was low and steady and his movements were surprisingly gentle.
Xylia felt inexplicably comforted. Thank you”
“Since you’ve resigned, I just so happen to need a director at my new dermatology hospital. Want to give it
a try
Hub
Xylu blinked in confusion. You opened a hospital dermatology hospital?”
Sebastian norded calmly. I believe in your abilities had already planned to recruit you. You’re talented. and if they’re blind to that, then I’ll be the one ho vul
Xylia hesitated. “This doesn’t feel right
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Sebastian said firmly. “You can do it.”
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He seemed to have complete faith in her, though Xu had no idea where his confidence came from.
Then she remembered that Sebastian had once beertient
Perhaps he trusted her skills for that reason. Or, perhaps, he amply believed she could generate profit for him. And, truthfully, a part of her yearned to prove womi
She was determined to demonstrate to those prejudiced men than a woman could succeed on her own terms. “Alright. I won’t let you lose money
Sebastian replied. “Even if you do it doesn’t matter.”
assumed he was just trying to reassure her.
like how wealthy investors operated–they aimed to make a prodit but were always prepared for
The next day, they signed the contract
Sestin truly lived up to his reputation as the richest man. His efficiency was matched.
i had no idea when he had built the hospital, butthe facilities were top–net and the hygiene standard vre impeccabile. It was clear he had been preparing for this for a while.
She locice over the employment contract.
The net
nem were remarkably generous, especially considering he’d allocated her of the shares.
This meer the bad absolute decision–making power over the hospital’s operationa
The contract was a favorable that she started suspecting there was something she had overlooked
She hired multiple lawyer to review it. She went over it herself countless times. But no mumer bow carefully the semized in, she couldn’t find a single issue.
Finally, she couldn’t help but glance at the man sitting across from her, Dressed in a black suit, Sebastian leaned against a genue leather sofa worth millions, his gaze fixed outside the window.
The setting sun cant a golden glow on his sharply defined profile, lending him an air of warmth
His features were inherenty intimidating, yet for some reason, just looking at him felt reassuring,
Taking a deep breath, Xylin made the decision and signed her name.
“Hmm. You took the bat. The man ating opposite er spoke in a lazy, offhand tone.
“What? Xylia’s hand trembled day and her heart skipped a beat.
No way. Was there really a trap
as
Sebastian stood up Taking a step forwart, he rested his long fingers against the back of her chair. Lowering his head slightly, has dark eyes gleaned was an unreadable light. A subtle smirk tugged at his thin line as he saved straight or her. The
them shrink in t
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His warm breath ghosted across her face. “Do you believe I’d be capable of selling you?”
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Xylia swallowed, her thoughts a whirlwind. Had she mised something crucial? Think! Was Dad right? Am I too naive for this?
But no matter how capable she was, she was no match for a business mogul like him. “I… I don’t believe it.”
Xylia forced a smile. You’re a retired soldier. Soldiers wouldn’t harm innocent civilians… right?”
Sebastian leaned in even closer, nearly brushing against her lips.
Nylia instinctively shrank back.
She was pressed against the leather couch, with nowhere left to go. She curled into the cushions, tears. rising again.
Sebastian usually seemed easygoing, but his sharp features exuded an undeniable sense of danger. Had his previous gentleness been just an illusion?
Then, suddenly-
He chuckled.
Sebastian didn’t move closer. Instead, his lips curved into a full smile..
A moment later, he burst into laughter..
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