Chapter 98

The office was abuzz with conversation as Leanne’s colleagues interrupted with a chorus of encouragement for her recent promotion.

“You got to treat us to something big, make it a celebration to remember,” they laughed.

“No problem,” Leanne smiled, her tone light and carefree. “I’ll treat you all to whatever your fancy.”

Then, Dr. Chase, who had been silent, decided to join in. “Dr. Castillo,” he began with a hint of nosiness, “who is your husband? He must be some big shot if even the director has to step aside.”

His father-in-law was the head of the medical administration department, overseeing promotions, and he knew someone had Leanne’s back, so the hospital director had no choice but to demote Sandra.

However, all the director had disclosed was that the ophthalmologist, Dr. Castillo, had some powerful connections they couldn’t afford to cross without revealing any specifics.

shifted to Leanne. The enigma surrounding her husband had

demeanor was all an act, that she was far more cunning than she appeared, and that no one knew. what kind of maneuvers she had used to marry into wealth. Keywords like Mr. Curtis and VectorVista Bank were on her tongue. But the director’s explicit warning had her biting her tongue so hard

glanced at Dr. Chase, remembering how he had made a drunken joke at her expense at a recent gathering, only to be shut down by Donna, who likened him

coldly, “A man much like yourself.”

layered meaning. “No wonder you wouldn’t settle for any of us regular guys, Dr.

and was initially attentive toward Leanne. After realizing she wasn’t interested, he couldn’t help feeling a bit resentful.

of flirting with other women, and after hitting a wall with Leanne, he’d moved on to cozying up with the pretty nurses.

Dr. Castillo didn’t give you the time

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yourself a

face turned red with embarrassment. He glared at Donna before storming off with a patient

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