Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 11 The Direct Confrontation

After making my point, I stormed out.

The eavesdroppers outside quickly scattered, and their mocking and sympathetic glances all aimed at me.

I knew deep down that despite my strong words, my marriage with Arthur was just a formality. Even without a divorce, there was no fixing it.

I didn't need a man. I went up to the dean's office on the fifth floor to cancel my leave. Even after a miscarriage, I had to get back to work. Men were unreliable; I could only count on myself. I needed money for my mom's illness. The doctor said she still had a chance to wake up.

When I saw Vivian in the office, I chuckled and walked in without hesitation.

gave me a sidelong glance, filled her cup at the water dispenser,

of patients.

too, then turned to Xavier. "Dad, if you and Mom are free this weekend, I'll have Arthur take us out to

Xavier was Vivian's father.

of Xavier. As a locally trained doctor, he'd worked hard for

he couldn't separate personal and professional

Vivian leaned against

had some leverage. Since we were already enemies, I didn't

bet if I have solid evidence?" My legs felt weak as I turned to leave, but I held my head high. It wasn't fear of authority, I just didn't want to show weakness in front of Vivian. The only leverage I had left, besides being Arthur's legal wife, was