Chapter 2: The Secret Revealed
Marcus scrambled to regain his composure, his face pale, his eyes darting between the Chairman and the pregnant doctor. "Arthur? Sir, this is... she’s being insubordinate. She’s blocking the surgical schedule."
The hospital staff watched, stunned, as Arthur Sterling stepped in front of Elena, effectively shielding her.
"Insubordinate?" Arthur repeated. He turned to look at Elena, his expression softening into a look of profound respect. He then turned back to Marcus, a cold, predatory smile on his lips. "You really have no idea who you’ve been bullying, do you, Marcus? You think she’s just a junior resident."
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Arthur leaned forward, his voice dropping to a whisper that carried perfectly through the silent hallway. "Your hospital? This facility is the crown jewel of the Vance Medical Group. She isn't just a doctor, Marcus. She is the sole heir to the entire conglomerate. She owns this building, the land it sits on, and the very license you’re holding."
The color drained from Marcus’s face. He looked at Elena. She wasn't cowering anymore. A slow, calculating smile spread across her face—not of cruelty, but of absolute, chilling clarity.
