His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius by Derk Blaylock

Chapter 119:

Belinda calmly took a sip of her oatmeal, her expression unchanged. A faint, sardonic smile played on her lips.

Belinda blinked, understanding the situation. So that was how it was. Initially, only the doctors in the Cardiac Surgery Department knew that she had secured her position at the hospital through her connection with Caiden. But now, the rumor had spread like wildfire throughout the Grand Plains General Hospital, thanks to some deliberate gossip.

Despite this, Belinda remained composed.

After breakfast, she headed back to her department. As she changed clothes in the locker room, another resident doctor entered.

“Belinda.”

The woman, Braelynn Warren, was thirty-three and also part of Darlene’s team. She and Belinda shared a friendly rapport.

“Braelynn.”

her with a

lowering her voice. “I’ve been hearing a lot of chatter today, mostly about you. They say

continued buttoning her doctor’s coat, her expression unfazed.

journey starts

thoughts?” Braelynn inquired,

calm demeanor. “There’s not much to think about.

her shoulder. “You handle pressure well. If it were

glanced around cautiously and then leaned in closer. “I think Dr. Ortiz might have something

turned to look at Braelynn, her interest piqued by the

and you might not yet know much about Dr. Ortiz. He is exceptionally talented in the OR and knows his craft well, but he can be quite set in his ways. Ever since you suggested Dr. Star for the Larkin surgery, he has been dissatisfied with you. Plus, your connection with Mr. Rodgers doesn’t help—Dr. Ortiz has

no surprise that Dr. Ortiz might hold a grudge against you. And with

face betraying no emotion. “I appreciate the heads-up,