I Stopped Loving Him When He Let Me Bleed Out novel Chapter 272

"You need to get this straight—we are family. As long as the Fletcher family stands, you stand. Everything you have was given to you by the Fletchers. Biting the hand that feeds you... I think you've lost your mind."

Finn said nothing.

His fists, hanging by his sides, clenched tighter unconsciously.

He had never wanted to take the position of the Fletcher heir.

He had never cared about that seat.

But in this moment, he wished he had it.

Not for the power, and not for the wealth.

But because sitting there would give him the strength to protect the woman behind him.

Seeing his silence, Ford assumed he was scared.

Smugness surfaced, and the smirk on his lips grew wider.

He looked past Finn at Sienna.

"Sienna, did you think finding a backer would save you? A pilot and a doctor... combined, you two are absolutely nothing in my eyes."

A voice suddenly came from the doorway.

Steady, confident, and radiating authority.

"What if you add a hospital director to that equation?"

Silas Hayes stood at the door.

He wore a dark gray suit with exquisite, luxurious cufflinks.

His deep-set eyes were expressionless.

He glanced at the shattered ID badge on the floor, then at Finn standing protectively in front of Sienna, and finally rested his gaze on Ford.

Ford's eyes lit up, his attitude instantly becoming far more respectful.

"Director Hayes, you're just in time. This Dr. Sterling of yours has been using her position to take bribes, threaten patients' families, and spread false information online. You have such strict standards for your medical team—you absolutely cannot employ a doctor with such a terrible track record."

"Director Hayes, you probably don't know this, but Sienna committed serious infractions at Northern Memorial Hospital before this. Academic fraud, stealing someone else's spot... she repeatedly broke the rules while working there. Her former supervisors can all testify to it."

Silas finally turned his head to look at Ford, his gaze exceptionally mild.

"I naturally know my own doctors far better than you do. During Dr. Sterling's graduate studies and residency, she published multiple papers in core domestic and international journals, two of which were cited in international medical guidelines."

"During her time at Northern Memorial Hospital, she admitted a patient with a complex abdominal tumor. Overcoming widespread opposition, she insisted on surgery. The post-op pathology confirmed early-stage malignant changes, and the patient was discharged fully recovered."

He looked at Ford and paused.

"I can understand that you don't know this. But where is your evidence for accusing her of academic fraud? If I remember correctly, Northern Memorial Hospital once falsely accused Dr. Sterling of academic fraud, but the truth was revealed, and they issued a public apology to her."

"How is making such irresponsible claims now any different from blatant defamation?"

His voice was unhurried yet carried the weight of absolute authority.

Ford stood frozen in place, his lips moving several times, but he couldn't form a single word.

"By the way, I was just planning to make an exception and promote Dr. Sterling to Vice-Chair. Do you have a problem with that?"