---- Chapter 110 What Wendy didn't know was that the calmer and more polite she was, the more Julian felt she was unworthy of her position and lacked real ability. When they reached the hospital entrance, Julian suddenly leaned in close to her. "If 1 were you, I wouldn't dare stay in the symposium any longer. If you slip up, it'd be a real embarrassment." His mocking words came from above her head. By the time Wendy processed them, they had already gotten into their respective cars.

Through the car window, Julian was still staring at her. His hand, resting on his leg, was clenched into a fist. He looked down on Wendy, doubted her abilities , and didn't bother hiding his dissatisfaction. "What did you say to Wendy?" Dylan's voice suddenly rang out. "You don't seem to like her very much." Julian snapped out of his thoughts and quickly concealed the jealousy burning in his eyes. "T said we'll see each other at dinner tonight. You've got the wrong idea.

Wendy's young, and she reminds me of my sister. I feel a sense of familiarity. For your sake -and Dr. Hendrix's -I'd never start trouble with her." ---- Dylan nodded. "Good. This symposium is important and a rare opportunity. You should do your best. If we can produce results here, it'll do wonders for your future." Julian agreed, but then asked with some confusion, "Who exactly is that patient, for both you and Dr. Quinn to show up?

"She's someone from the top," Dylan said in a lowered voice." It's tied to national security. If something happens to her, the country's development could be set back for years." 'The car pulled away. Wendy didn't know what they were discussing. She also didn't dwell on Julian's parting comment. Gregory turned to her. "Julian didn't say anything inappropriate to you, did he?

He was very capable when he was younger , but now that he's approaching middle age and hasn't made much progress , he tends to have a bias against young people. "But he's not mean. If there's ever an issue, come straight to me. I'll talk to Dylan. I won't let anyone bully you." Wendy nodded knowingly as she listened. Thinking of Julian's expression , she finally understood why he kept targeting her. "It's alright, Dr. Hendrix. I'm an adult. If there's a problem, I know how to handle it.

I'm not the type to just go running to complain." ---- "How is that complaining?" Gregory shook his head and walked back with her. "This isn't the first time Julian's driven people away." Wendy chuckled. "You really think I'm the kind who'd get scared off? Don't worry. If Ican't handle it, I'll come to you for help." Gregory smiled and nodded at last. At 7:00 pm, the symposium 's dinner gathering was held at an upscale restaurant downtown.

A large round table in the private room seated about 20 people perfectly. After spending the afternoon getting to know one another , there was little sense of unfamiliarity now. They would all be part of the same team moving forward. Someone suggested opening a few bottles of wine, and glasses were poured around. After a few rounds, Wendy started to feel a little dizzy and got up to go to the restroom. She wasn't much of a drinker, but since she drank slowly, she wasn't drunk either.

As she turned the corner, someone came walking toward her. Itwas Julian. ---- Wendy pressed her lips together , intending to walk past as if she hadn't seen him. But Julian stepped in to block her way. "I didn't expect you to handle your liquor so well, Dr. Sanders. You even covered for Dr. Hendrix and took several drinks for him without showing any signs of tipsiness. Do you drink often?" His words were loaded and unpleasant. Wendy frowned and stopped walking.

She lifted her eyes to look directly at him. It was the first time all day that Wendy had looked Julian squarely in the eye.