Chapter 999
After a long stare–down, Will was the one to break the silence.
“I know you want me to go for the award, thinking that it’s a honor I deserve, but honestly, I couldn’t care less. As long as the patients are getting better using the drugs I developed, I’m good.”
“But…”
Liana tried to say something, but Will cut her off with a laugh. “Trust me, okay? I’ve got a knack for this drug development thing. Even if I don’t score this time, there will be a next time. As long as I stick with medical research all my life…”
Right at that moment, the afternoon sun sneaked through the window, casting a soft golden light on Will, making him look absolutely dazzling.
Seeing Will like this, Liana couldn’t help but feel proud. She nodded, “I believe you can develop drugs in other fields, but your reputation…
Will caught her worry, “All I need is your trust. Fame is no big deal.”
Later on, Will and Liana discussed, “The medical system is a real can of worms, with so many people and interests involved. We shouldn’t drag Mr. Laurence into this, nor should we pick a fight with that expert’s student for my sake. I worry if things get out of hand, they might revoke my doctor’s license. So, I guess I’ll stick with the pharmaceutical company. After all, I’m better at developing drugs, don’t you think…”
Liana knew that Will really enjoyed doing surgeries, but he had a point. Given the current situation, Will might have to take one for the team for a while, “Don’t worry, Will. I’ll find the evidence to clear your name. Then, you can return to this hospital with your head held high.”
Will smiled and nodded, then returned to his office under Liana’s watchful eyes. As he packed his stuff, the other doctors kept their distance and stayed silent. It was only after Will left that they started chattering.
Will didn’t let it bother him. He walked out of the hospital with a box in his arms, got into his car, and took one last look at the outpatient clinic. Liana was standing there in her lab coat under the scorching sun, watching him from afar.
Will’s eyes welled up with tears, but he didn’t roll down his window to wave goodbye to Liana. Because of Tyler’s presence, they were just colleagues for now. Until Tyler was out of the picture, any closeness or attachment Will showed would only hurt Liana.
He always knew how to restrain himself, to respect and protect her. But in the end, he lost Liana, and he lost his job. But if Will was asked if he regretted anything, he would definitely say no. Since the moment he first saw Liana at the lecture, he had decided to give it
his all.
Bernard was informed about the hospital incident a bit later. To appease the student patient, the hospital announced the disciplinary action first. Bernard didn’t interfere with hospital matters. All hospital managers had the right to decide on such actions by voting, even the dean couldn’t decide on his own.
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