Chapter 98 Melody in Motion
“Where’s that boss now?” Out of curiosity, Chase asked,
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Wendy lowered her gaze and said, “Whoever did it takes responsibility. Of course they’re in prison.”
Of course. He knew Wendy would not let those people off the hook.
Wendy continued, “I was actually considering whether to find you an assistant, thinking whether it should be a man or a woman. But after thinking it through, I still believe Melody is the best fit. She’s already familiar with the pharmaceutical industry, and as your assistant, she’ll need to manage the entire Cloud Hospital. The workload isn’t something just anyone can handle. Only Melody can take full charge.”
“There I wonder how you’d find someone so quickly. Turns out you just planted someone you liked by my side.” Chase smiled and asked, “Tell me, did you send Melody to keep an eye on me?”
Wendy snapped her fingers and pointed at him with her index finger. “Right on. Melody is my planted spy. The first task I assigned her was to check your lounge every day and see if there’s anyone who shouldn’t be there.”
Amused by her expression, Chase grabbed her finger and kissed it gently. “The only person who could ever appear by my side… is you.”
Over dinner, Wendy brought up the upcoming New Year holiday. “There’s just half a month left. I was thinking, maybe we could take that honeymoon I owe you then.”
“No way. Is Mom going to spend New Year’s alone?” Chase rejected it without much hesitation.
Wendy said, “We can get tickets for the day of the New Year and leave after dinner. Let’s look at the first day of the New Year. Where do you want to go?”
“Two years ago, we said we’d visit Southville. Winters in Gennemont are too cold, but Southville is spring all year round. Perfect for the season.” Wendy tucked that quietly into her heart.
Chase nodded, “Then we’ll go to Southville.”
The days before the New Year holiday might be their last moments of peace. After the New Year, everything would begin in earnest. Even Cloud Hospital was preparing to go public. Their battle with the Harrison family would have to come out into the open.
At that point, there would be no turning back. No way to retreat.
They had no choice but to risk it all.
No one knew who would win or lose But they all had to go all in.
As Chase’s assistant, Melody proved to be exceptionally capable. In less than three days, the entire company was full of praise for her competence.
Every employee of the hospital, from board members down to janitorial staff, had their name, age, and even family situation memorized by Melody.
She greeted everyone by name.
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After stepping into the chairman role, Chase had been overwhelmed and unsure what to do. But Melody organized his schedule with precision and ease.
“Dr. Goodman, I accepted an invitation on your behalf. The card specifics attendance with a female companion. I’ve confirmed the date with Ms. Quinn’s secretary, Maggie. It’s in three days. The new drug launch event for Windwell Pharma Group. You’ll be attending together with Ms. Quinn.”
Chase, who had never proactively accepted any social invites, looked a bit confused. He glanced at Melody.
She explained.
Windwell Pharma Group had long ranked among the top three in the domestic pharmaceutical industry. The new drug they were launching was a targeted treatment for cardiovascular diseases. Preliminary data from trial subjects had already been posted in medical journals, showing a 56% relief rate.
For this type of medication, that was a remarkably high success rate.
No hospital had secured usage rights yet. While public hospitals did not need to compete, all major private hospitals were competing to become designated providers.
After Melody’s explanation, Chase understood and nodded.
“Sammy told me about your preferences,” Melody added. “I know you dislike these events, so unless absolutely necessary, I wouldn’t have taken this on. But for a private hospital preparing to go public next year, securing rights to this kind of drug could be hugely beneficial for the stock value.”
When it came to business, Chase was clueless. That was exactly why Wendy placed Melody at his side. Once the hospital went public, it would not just be a hospital. It would be a business.
Chase did not know the first thing about business, but Melody excelled at it.
The salary Wendy offered Melody rivaled that of most corporate vice presidents. It showed just how important the position was.
and how competent Melody truly was.
“Alright,” Chase said to Melody. “I don’t know business. I’ll leave it to your arrangements. You know my preferences. I trust you’ll choose the best path for Cloud Hospital.”
Melody replied, “Ms. Quinn’s gown is being prepared by Quinn Group. Your suit has already been shipped from overseas, and it’ll arrive tomorrow. It’s in your size. The gift for the launch event is also ready and will go through Cloud Hospital’s finance department for approval.”
“Good.” Chase was impressed.
That evening, Chase mentioned the incident to Wendy when they got home. She was not sur
d at all.
Wendy was proud. “Melody’s too familiar with the pharmaceutical industry. And she has incredible instincts. For instance, I had no idea what Windwell Pharma Group was, and I don’t keep track. But she does. It means she’s deeply connected within the circle Which makes that salary I gave her well worth it.”
