Regret Novel 142

Charlotte watched Jonathan’s car disappear down the street, her thoughts tangled

in confusion.

She was just about to head back inside when her phone rang–it was Dean Chase calling.

Charlotte hesitated for a few seconds before answering. “Dean? Is something wrong?”

“Lottie, good news. The board has lifted your suspension. You’re cleared to return to the hospital. Apparently, your report on Director Fontaine’s misconduct checked out. They’ve confirmed that over the last decade, he’s taken at least a million in bribes.”

Charlotte’s eyes narrowed. “That much?”

“I’ll admit, I never expected Fontaine’s corruption to run this deep. I knew he was dirty, but I didn’t imagine he siphoned off that much from the hospital. He even skimmed half the private payments from patients.”

“Lottie, Fontaine isn’t coming back. You don’t have to worry about him anymore. Also, I want you to take over his position.”

Charlotte frowned. “But I already requested a transfer.”

“There’s still some time before that goes through. For now, I need you to step in as acting director.”

Without hesitation, Charlotte agreed.

The next morning, Charlotte officially returned to the hospital.

As she passed the nurses‘ station, several nurses peeked out, unable to hide their curiosity.

“Oh my god! Wasn’t Dr. Sterling suspended?”

“I heard from the supervisor that the board reversed her suspension and even promoted her to director!”

suspended to director? Did

then, Tricia stepped out of the elevator and spotted the group

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looked awkward, unsure if they should

something was up. “Is

she’s been promoted to

smile faltered for a moment before she forced it back.

her hand at her side unconsciously tightening into

the office, Charlotte surveyed the spotless, empty desk–no one

in the glass; her striking

car

said something Charlotte couldn’t hear, and at that moment, Evander looked

was only suspended for investigation, not fired.

praising Charlotte’s abilities?

polite expression. “But I’m worried

was unreadable. “You took the ambulance that night. Her father died because of it. Isn’t it natural for her

I didn’t know her

move him to the Howard family’s care facility.

“Evander-”

what I owed you these past six months,

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lobby, leaving Tricia standing there, shaken

face drained of color, disbelief

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