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.

me a sidelong glance, filled her cup at the water dispenser, and sat on the guest sofa, clearly wanting to

fake smile and started talking with feigned difficulty. "Emily, we've received continuous complaints about your attitude and mistreatment of patients. According to hospital regulations, you're terminated." I laughed. I'd been on maternity

are free this weekend, I'll have

Xavier was Vivian's father.

trained doctor, he'd worked hard for decades,

had principles and professional ethics, even if he couldn't separate personal and professional matters.

Vivian leaned against his chair, smugly

leverage. Since we were already

dean's daughter, seducing a married man gets out. Wanna bet if I have solid evidence?" My legs felt weak as I turned to leave, but I held my head