Chapter 152:

“Belinda, you’re here!” Holley greeted her with a bright smile, reaching out to take her hand warmly. “I’ve already ordered. Come, sit down.”

Holley guided Belinda to the table, her eyes narrowing playfully as she said, “It’s been ages since I’ve seen you. Why haven’t you come by to visit me recently?”

“I’ve been swamped with work lately,” Belinda explained, settling into the chair.

Holley gave a slight nod and said, “Yes, I’ve heard the rumors floating around the hospital.” Belinda didn’t respond, her gaze steady.

After a brief pause, Holley hesitated and then asked softly, “Belinda, I have to know—did you really get into the Grand Plains General Hospital because of your connection to the deputy director there?”

A faint, knowing smile touched Belinda’s lips as she met Holley’s eyes. “What do you think?” she asked.

her head, uncertainty in her gaze.

smile on Belinda’s face slowly faded. She knew exactly what Holley implied. Even though Holley said

General Hospital is one of the most prestigious hospitals. Getting in there isn’t easy. Everyone says the doctors there are the best. After graduation, you were a stay-at-home wife at the Clark family estate, not interning at major hospitals. Then, after returning from Chixdon, you directly got a job at the Grand Plains General Hospital.

want to know, did you invite me to lunch

course not, sweetheart, I just care about you very much,” Holley responded quickly,

the

out a cold chuckle, her tone sarcastic. “Oh? Is that so? For a moment, I thought you called me here because you heard about my upcoming competition with

her smile deepening with a hint of irony. “But now, I see… I

face froze at Belinda’s words, her lips pressed together in an uncertain line. Belinda’s smile faltered as she observed the

her voice thick with sarcasm. “So… You really came here to tell me to let Kylee

“Belinda, I know this is hard to hear, and I know it will make you feel disappointed in me. But… I’m doing this for both of us. I heard from your father that if Kylee loses, she’ll be dismissed from the Grand Plains General Hospital and never be rehired. The consequences are just too severe.” She paused for a moment before continuing, her

and her voice rose,

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