Chapter 2

I didn't give up after I was suspended.

I started reaching out to other medical staff in the operating room and hoped someone would testify for me.

However, everyone used the same excuse to brush me off.

"I don't remember."

"Please don't make it difficult for me."

Even the nurse, who usually had the best relationship with me, said coldly, "Julia, let it go. Stop struggling."

Just when I was feeling utterly hopeless, George appeared in front of me.

He sighed and reached out to touch my face.

I quickly backed away. "Don't touch me!"

"Julia, are you still upset with me?" George's voice carried a hint of grievance. "I didn't want it to be like this. But you've made too much of a fuss."

"Really?" I sneered, "George, did I make it too much, or are you feeling guilty?"

His eyes flickered for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal. "See? You're imagining things again."

"George, stop pretending." I said coldly, "You think you can cover everything after erasing the surveillance footage? I will find evidence to prove your crime."

Upon hearing my words, George stopped looking tender instantly. "Julia, do you really want to be so stubborn? Consider our family and our son. Can't you reconsider your stance? If you admit your mistake, I'll find a way to give you lighter punishment. But if you continue causing trouble, it won't do anyone any good."

I looked at him and felt an overwhelming sense of desolation. "George, you are daydreaming."

I turned to leave, but George called after me. "Julia, think it over. "Julia, think it over. If you really end up in jail, what will happen to Kaiden?"

My steps faltered.

That evening, I was alone at home and went through Timothy's documents in the hope that I could find some clues.

As I was engrossed, the doorbell rang.

Karson appeared at the door with two burly men.

"Julia, we need to talk." Karson's voice was icy.

I instinctively tried to close the door, but the two men blocked it.

"There's five million dollars. Take the money and admit it was your mistake that led to the patient's death."

I looked at the bank card and sneered, "Director Norris, do you really think money can solve everything?"

I picked up the bank card and threw it directly at his face. "I don't need your dirty money. Karson, George killed Timothy. Do you want me to take the fall for him now? In your dreams!"

Karson's face twisted with rage upon being hit with the bank card. "Julia, refusing a kind offer only to face harsher consequences. George's future is a thousand times more important than your innocence. Since you don't know how to appreciate favors, don't blame me for being ruthless."

He signaled to the two men behind him.

They immediately stepped forward and grabbed my arms from both sides.

"What are you doing? Release me." I struggled desperately but couldn't break free.

Karson walked to the balcony and then came back with a steel pipe used for hanging clothes.

He stood before me and sneered, "Julia, aren't you proud of your surgical skills?" I'll make you never pick up a scalpel again."

I stared at the steel pipe in his hand and was overwhelmed by terror. "Karson, you wouldn't dare."

"What wouldn't I dare?" He raised the steel pipe and aimed at my right hand. "A doctor who can't perform surgery is useless."

"Bang!" The steel pipe slammed down on my right hand.

The excruciating pain made my vision go black.

In a daze, I heard Karson's voice as he left. "This is the consequence of your arrogance. You'd better cooperate obediently at tomorrow's press conference. Otherwise, I won't just break your hand."

After they left, George called me. "Julia, I hope my father's discussion earlier has taught you a lesson." George's voice was icy. "The hospital will hold a press conference tomorrow at two in the afternoon. You'd better show up on time. If you dare call the police, Kaiden will..."