---- Chapter 114, Kaleb let out a nervous, awkward laugh, clearly at a loss for words. "Or maybe you two have something to say to me?" Wendy took a step forward. Their breathing quickened, and they watched her warily. Even if they looked down on Wendy, they knew very well that she was favored by Gregory right now. Additionally, Gregory was the main leader of the seminar and had long been a leading authority among the prominent figures.

They might dare to offend Wendy, but they would never dare to cross Gregory. More importantly , Wendy had been personally invited bya patient to join this case seminar, and her backing was likely much stronger than they realized. In the silence, countless thoughts raced through their minds. Their expressions softened slightly, tinged with an attempt to appease. Wendy chuckled. "Both of you seemed pretty eager to talk just now. So why fall silent the moment I showed up?

Is there something I'm not supposed to hear?" "There's nothing you can't hear. It's just that some things are not fit for polite company. Wendy, don't take it personally ," Elena explained quickly. ---- "Dr. Harper, if you know what isn't suitable to say, then it's better left unsaid. If it accidentally reached the ears of any of the senior doctors, what would they think of you?" Wendy wasn't intimidated by the two of them, or by the fact that one was a tall man.

She didn't give them a friendly look. The warning in her words was unmistakable. Kaleb bristled at her tone. "Dr. Sanders, that's not how you should speak. We're more experienced than you. I'm pretty sure Dr. Hendrix never taught you to talk back like that." Wendy looked at him, the cold smirk on her lips deepening. " Oh, thanks for the reminder. I almost forgot. Before I even got to the door, I heard your laughter loud and clear. "Dr.

Foster , if you had any objections to me, why didn't you say them during today's meeting? Talking behind someone's back like that? That's just dishonorable. If Dr. Jordan knew his mentee was spreading rumors like this, he'd be disappointed." She smiled on the surface, but neither of them felt a shred of warmth in it. Kaleb's face went pale. "It's best if Dr. Jordan doesn't find out about this trivial matter." He was in the middle of a promotion review.

It was a critical moment, and he was facing tough competition from his colleagues . If Alex heard about this mess, he'd probably lose this valuable opportunity. By now, Kaleb's earlier arrogance about seniority had ---- vanished completely. He looked at Wendy with a defeated expression. "Dr. Sanders, we're sorry. We shouldn't have talked about you, let alone said such harsh things. Please forgive us." Wendy said nothing and looked over at Elena.

Elena's expression stiffened as she lowered her head. "I apologize as well. It was all a misunderstanding. I hope it won't affect our teamwork moving forward." Julian was so close with Gregory, and with Wendy gaining favor among the experienced doctors, Elena worried that Wendy might say something offhand that would create distance between her and Julian. Watching their complete change in attitude , Wendy let out a derisive laugh.

She hadn't intended to make things difficult for them, but she wasn't about to let it go either. An apology was easy to make, but it held no real value for people like them. Wendy crossed her arms, her gaze cold as it settled on them." A true doctor must act with integrity. It seems you don't understand that. So, I'll never forgive people like you."