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.

The enigma

maneuvers she had used to marry into wealth. Keywords like Mr. Curtis

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

your husband,” Dr. Chase retorted with a layered meaning. “No wonder you wouldn’t settle for any of us regular guys, Dr. Castillo. If I were as stunning as you, I’d

from another department and was initially attentive toward Leanne. After realizing she wasn’t

Leanne, he’d moved on to cozying up with the pretty nurses. As a result, he wasn’t popular among the department’s women, but with his connections, no one dared to confront him, except for Donna, who never minced

just because Dr. Castillo didn’t give you the

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a reality check. Don’t aim so high that you forget your roots!”

laughter at Donna’s quip, and Dr. Chase’s face turned red with embarrassment. He glared at Donna before

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