Chapter 131

Gwendolyn stepped out of the dean’s office and immediately locked eyes with Aiken and Sandra, who were pacing anxiously in the hallway.

“Gwendolyn, what’s the verdict? I already squared things with Mr. Hamilton. Your

diagnosis was spot–on, and I’ve double–checked the prescription,” Aiken said, his usual stoic demeanor giving way to concern.

He looked at her with regret in his eyes. “I blame myself! I got duped by a phone call. That online video must have been Bill’s doing. He’s after you.”

A missing signature on a prescription might just be a fine.

But practicing without a license could mean real trouble.

Gwendolyn managed a weak smile. “Dr. Yates, this isn’t on you. I’m the one who lacked experience.”

“I’ll set the record straight online!” Aiken said with a steely tone..

“No need.”

Gwendolyn grabbed his hand. “They only believe what they see. We’ve got no proof. If you go public, they’ll just turn their anger on you.”

Of course, the clinic had no cameras. Their adversaries had counted on that.

Was it the conniving Bainbridge? Or Vivien with her schemes?

Yates, don’t worry about me,” Gwendolyn said, feigning confidence to put him at ease. A realization washed over Aiken, and

was, after all, Howard’s

me,”

took a deep breath and turned to Sandra, who looked worried. “Did you find

“Yeah.”

with her. “Bill and his wife are holed up at the hotel just around the corner. I’m chummy with the

swamped. The head nurse will have your

Put on your mask. There are reporters everywhere, Sandra

Gwendolyn nodded firmly.

Let’s roll

back door and took a roundabout

aging elevator painted a stark contrast to

third floor, Sandra gave Gwendolyn a conspiratorial wink while clutching her phone, “They can record us and we can record

“Got it.”

approached room 302 and knocked.

came Bill’s wife’s voice

a pinched tone, Sandra replied, “Housekeeping, with

As soon as she cracked open the door, Sandra

on the bed with a beer in one hand and

Bill bolted upright, shock written all

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