LOGINDuring the long holiday, to accommodate the travel plans of my hospital director wife, I—someone who hadn't taken a single day off all year—begged and groveled, burning through every last bit of goodwill in my department just to scrape together seven days of comp time so I could go with her. But I waited at the airport from morning until night. After a hundred ignored calls, she finally rang me back, her voice totally casual. "The signal's a nightmare out at the scenic area. I forgot to mention—Julian booked the tickets a day early by accident, so we're already at Tamoe Mount! Since you missed your flight anyway, just go back to the hospital and cover some shifts. It's the hospital's busiest time. Didn't you say everyone in your department was upset about you taking time off? Go make it up to them." On the other end of the line, the wind was howling. Her young colleague, laughing brightly, jumped in. "Hey, Rita, I had no problem switching my shifts. I guess he just slacks off too much—no wonder nobody likes him." Not only did she not stand up for me, she actually agreed. "You hear that, Kevin? Learn to play nicer with your coworkers. Stop obsessing over fun all the time. Then later, it'll be easier for me to push through your raise and promotion." I didn't argue or make a scene. I just said "Got it," hung up, and walked straight to the hospital run by her biggest competitor. "Are you still looking for a vice director? I work hard, I don't need weekends off, and as long as I get normal comp time, I'm good."
View MoreI didn't expect it—Rita actually took the case.Not only did she take it, she even insisted that Julian perform the surgery as the lead surgeon.Someone like him, flashy but without substance… Forget leaving a scalpel inside a patient; I honestly couldn't imagine what else he was capable of doing in an operating room.At that point, I could only wish them the best of luck.I said, "Congratulations. Looks like we're all waiting for Julian's rise to greatness."With that, I opened the passenger door and got into the car.Faith quickly slid into the driver's seat, started the engine, and left the two of them choking on exhaust fumes.Inside the car, Faith glanced at me with obvious sarcasm."I wasn't even planning to deal with Rita yet, and she's already committing professional suicide. Aren't you going to stop her?"I narrowed my eyes slightly."You can't persuade someone who's determined to die."Faith chuckled softly."Fine. Don't be gloomy. Since you're divorced now, let's
The lawyer suddenly stopped me before I could leave."My apologies, Mr. Miller. There was an error in the share calculation. You had previously transferred all shares under your name to Rita. You currently only hold 0.5% equity, which means you're entitled to only one million dollars."I froze, staring at Rita in disbelief.A trace of guilt flashed through her eyes."The promotion document I asked you to sign back then was actually a share transfer agreement. Don't blame me! At the time, I needed enough shares to gain decision-making power in the hospital! I can compensate you with another half a million."Only then did I remember.Three years ago, she had unexpectedly offered me a promotion for the first time.But shortly after I signed the papers, she apologetically told me there was another promising talent and gave the promotion opportunity to him instead.I never imagined that long before Julian appeared, she had already been scheming against me.My marriage was truly lau
I found it amusing."Julian, what are you doing at my house?" I asked.Rita snatched the phone back and actually tried to explain."Don't misunderstand. Julian fell on the way back and got dirt all over himself. I just thought I'd bring him home to wash up before sending him back."She coughed lightly."Enough already. Stop making a scene. Just tell me the password. We're husband and wife, not enemies. Isn't there anything we can talk through properly?"She wanted to smooth things over.But I insisted on making things clear."Rita, do you understand that we're getting divorced? That is my house. I'm not letting you in. Don't force me to call the police."Her voice trembled, as though she were desperately suppressing her anger."Then where am I supposed to stay?!"I sneered."Julian's place seems pretty spacious. Your father also lives locally. Rita, with all your money, are you seriously telling me you can't find somewhere to stay?"Rita was furious."Kevin, you've really
On the other end of the line, all that remained was Rita's heavy breathing. She cursed viciously before hanging up.Hearing Rita completely lose her composure, Faith laughed heartily. She stuffed the phone back into my hands and asked, "Tomorrow's Saturday. Where do you want to eat? My treat."I blinked."But I already told you, I don't need weekends off. I only need—"She flicked my forehead before I could finish."Kevin, are you stupid? I was joking when I agreed to that back then. In your eyes, am I really some heartless capitalist?"You're my prized treasure. Not only would I make sure you rest properly and take care of yourself, but if I actually worked you to death, wouldn't that make me an idiot draining the pond to catch the fish?"The thing I value most is these hands of yours! Later, I'll arrange some additional training for you. We'll aim for the top expert position in oncology. Routine clinical work like this is far beneath your level."For some reason, my chest sud












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