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.

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

your attitude and mistreatment of patients. According to hospital regulations, you're

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

Xavier was Vivian's father.

highly of Xavier. As a locally trained doctor, he'd worked hard for decades, rising to

and professional ethics, even if he couldn't separate personal and professional

against his chair, smugly staring

I had some leverage. Since we were already enemies,

much Benevolence Group's stock will drop if news of the 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 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,

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