Love on the Fast Track

Chapter 73:

“Add me to the chat group,” Norah requested, pulling out her phone, curious about the rumors they were spreading.noveldrama

Jolie sensed a shift in Norah’s demeanor, feeling somewhat intimidated by Norah’s newfound assertiveness. As they exchanged a glance, Baylor chimed in, “Dr. Wilson, you didn’t come to work yesterday. You might not know, but Aikin has left Silver Boulder Private Hospital.”

Norah responded indifferently, “Left the hospital? Did he go somewhere else to learn or something?”

“He was dismissed by Silver Boulder Private Hospital,” Baylor added.

It was only then that Norah glanced up at Baylor with surprise. “Dismissed? What did he do wrong?”

Norah didn’t know much about the Neurosurgery Department, but she was aware that Aikin had his demons, despite his commendable professional achievements. Gil often spoke highly of Aikin’s proficiency and his skillful surgeries.

“Why did Silver Boulder Private Hospital kick him out? He had been there working just last Friday.”

Jolie had already added Norah to the chat group and locked her phone when she explained, “The higher-ups directly dismissed him. It’s unclear what he did to upset them.”

Baylor looked over at Norah and hinted, “Who can say?”

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“At least now the new staff won’t be harassed by him,” Jolie said as she headed back to her desk. She continued to tell Baylor about Aikin’s unsavory character, painting him as a man who manipulated the feelings of young, inexperienced girls.

Norah found it surprising that Aikin had been expelled, but it didn’t bother her since she barely knew him.

Soon after Norah was added to the chat group, it was flooded with messages about Norah’s supposed wealthy benefactor and guesses about the benefactor’s financial worth. Unfazed, Norah casually switched her group name and sent a single message.

The message read, “Billions.”

The chat group went silent immediately, with several members quietly exiting the chat group. Norah, having already taken screenshots of the members and the message history, prepared to confront each one about their ill-intentioned speculation.

Even as an ordinary person, she was resolved to make them answer for their baseless claims. After a final look at her phone, Norah tucked it away, ready to start a new day at work.

She mainly handled tasks like drafting case studies and making hospital rounds in the department. She was never once allowed to assist in the operating room of the Cardiac Surgery Department.

The Cardiac Surgery Department was always swamped, as evident from Baylor’s and Jolie’s workload. They dealt with numerous patients weekly, drafting various reports, tracking patient progress, and compiling discharge summaries, all while keeping up with academic literature.

Outside of surgeries led by Gil, Norah’s contributions were less crucial tasks in the department.

After a bit of time had passed, Baylor called Norah over. “Dr. Wilson, since you’ve been with the Cardiac Surgery Department for some time, I’ve decided to entrust you with several patients. Examine them thoroughly and…”

“With the surgeries,” Baylor continued. “I’ve seen your work with Gil. You’re skilled, and even though there’s a difference between neurosurgery and cardiac surgery, your expertise is universal. I have confidence in you.”

Jamison had previously doubted Norah’s competence, especially since Gil often took her for neurosurgical surgeries. Yet, Norah longed to be a part of the Cardiac Surgery Department. After all, it was where her true interests lay.

“I’ll arrange for someone to give you the patient details later. You may leave now.”

“Thank you, Jamison,” Norah replied, feeling a sense of accomplishment.

Meanwhile, back at Derek’s house, Kathy lay on the couch, grumbling. She had felt like luck was never on her side. Her two boyfriends had found out about each other’s existence, which led to endless fights and even threats, one of them threatening to show up in person. Then, the fashion design course she took in preparation for the Grace Cup competition had turned out to be a scam, taking her money and disappearing without a trace.

“Norah won’t just go away,” Kathy muttered to herself. “She even took photos of you two. She’s clearly after the Carter family’s fortune. Such a shallow person. I can’t understand what Mr. Scott sees in her.”

In Kathy’s eyes, Sean, with his exceptional allure, wealth, and looks, was every girl’s dream in Glophia. She was skeptical of the possibility of Sean falling for Norah.

Madeline, fiddling with her nails, said, “Mr. Scott likes Norah? Kathy, you’re giving her too much credit. Given her appearance, even Derek wouldn’t give her a second glance. Mr. Scott has access to much better than Norah. He’s probably just playing with her.”

Pushing the door open, Derek overheard a bit of their conversation. Seeing how pretty Norah was, he wondered if she was Sean’s lover. This thought made Derek’s hands ball into fists. A woman who couldn’t stand being alone, disgracefully leaving the Carter family, now supposedly with Sean. Shame on her.

Kathy greeted Derek at the entrance. “Derek, come over and take a seat.”

Derek moved to sit by Madeline and turned to Kathy, asking, “What brings you here again?”

“Hey, you’re my brother. Why couldn’t I visit?” Kathy replied. “I was thinking about taking Madeline to the Splendor Building this weekend. Vs Wardrobe has released new dresses and a variety of different styles. Madeline would love them.”

Kathy frowned and added, “You’re always busy. Wouldn’t Madeline get lonely staying at home by herself? Since I’m available, it’s perfect for me to keep her company while you can focus on your work.”

“Derek, remember you’re part of the Carter family. When you’re outside, think of our family’s reputation,” Derek said sternly. “Your recent actions have already caught our mom’s and grandma’s attention.” After giving Kathy a piece of his mind, Derek wrapped his arm around Madeline, warmly proposing, “What do you say to dining at Sky Restaurant tonight? I’ve planned a candlelit evening for us.”

“I’d love that,” Madeline responded with a smile, then paid no mind to Kathy, who was fuming in silence.

Norah, the epitome of dedication, had lost track of time as she focused on her responsibilities. By the time she finished, lunchtime had arrived.

While eating in the cafeteria, Norah discovered she had been removed from the Silver Boulder Private Hospital’s group chat. She laughed to herself. Was the person running the chat group at Silver Boulder Private Hospital eager to avoid drama, so they removed her? Knowing the group’s tendency to gossip, she planned a surprise for everyone once she returned home that evening.

Then she remembered an email she had received back when she was at City Hall. She had overlooked it due to the day’s busyness. Upon reading the email, Norah pondered its contents. It was from Gilda, warning that the Wilson family was exerting pressure on her and Chayce, claiming that if she didn’t appear soon, her parents’ assets would be snatched away.

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