“We took meticulous care of every single detail. In fact, everything was in our control—except for one.”

Nan Chen’s brows furrowed as his glare intensified, anticipating an answer.

“The drinks are all sponsored. The people in charge of the program requested us to only take drinks from that particular brand.”

“Can’t you bring her a thermos flask?” Nan Chen questioned.

“I did. But the production crew wanted a shot of the celebrities drinking the sponsored drinks.” Wang Xiaoou was trying her best to explain that what happened was unavoidable.

But clearly, the man was not buying it. “So you’re saying y’all bear no responsibility for what happened?”

Wang Xiaoou fidgeted her fingers in panic and her gaze wandered helplessly. “I mean, yes, of course, we are responsible for it...”

“Then make sure you do a thorough investigation and give me a full account of everything that happened.”

“Yes, Mr. Chen.” She picked up her things and rushed out of the ward immediately after receiving new orders.

Seeing Wang Xiaoou caught in a difficult situation, the director interjected the conversation. “Mr. Chen, the poisoning is not severe. It will only cause some temporary anemia-like symptoms, so Ms. Ding will be well in no time.”

“I see,” Nan Chen replied tersely and ended the conversation.

But the director stood there without any intention of leaving.

“Anything else?” Nan Chen asked.

“Oh, em, nothing else. I was just wondering if you’d like to have some coffee?” the director inquired.

Chen was not in the mood for coffee and he waved his hand dismissively. “No, I’m good. If there’s nothing else, please

that the director had left, Nan Chen could finally have some

feeling fine actually. You can make a move first,”

still, he totally disregarded

was getting testy after being ignored the second time. “You’re not a doctor. There’s nothing you can

keep quiet?” She finally elicited a response

so rude it startled

to shut up? I can’t believe I have to

go back. Her condition was not even serious and it was nothing

She figured emotional blackmail would

decision easily. He would shush her instead of giving her a chance to speak—that was

why she always ended up having to swallow

finally shifted his gaze from

did you

back to work.”

“No, before that.”

scrutinizing tone alarmed

not sure if she should

Chen hurried

one who asked for it. Don’t

him and finally spoke. “I said, I won’t

his cold glare on her

was so suffocating that Ning Ran started having goosebumps. She knew he would get his revenge if

You shouldn’t be wasting your time

Ran instantly realized she said the wrong thing again. Dang it, Ning Ran! Did you actually

overreacted?” Nan Chen asked, looking at

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