I Stopped Loving Him When He Let Me Bleed Out novel Chapter 87

Three days later, the hospital held a general staff meeting.

The administration publicly announced Sienna's innocence while simultaneously issuing a disciplinary action against Zachary Vance.

Recently, the hospital had been strictly cracking down on toxic gossip, severely punishing anyone caught spreading rumors or defamation.

Zachary had walked right into the line of fire and was being made an example of.

When Sienna walked into the conference room, the people in the hallway automatically parted to make way for her.

Those who had once gossiped about her alongside Zachary now kept their heads down, terrified to meet her eyes.

She found a seat by the window, her expression perfectly calm.

Zachary sat as far away from her as possible, his spine rigidly straight, as if clinging to his last shred of dignity.

But his eyes kept darting away; he didn't dare glance in her direction.

Director Waters stepped up to the podium.

"First, regarding the report against Dr. Sienna Sterling. After our investigation, the claims were found to be entirely false. The hospital will issue an official document to clear her name.

Second, regarding Dr. Zachary Vance. Investigations have confirmed that he repeatedly spread false information and defamed a colleague. The evidence is irrefutable."

She read out the disciplinary measures: a public apology, a major demerit, disqualification from any awards, and immediate termination upon a second offense.

Director Waters was eager to use Zachary's punishment to restore her own image of unwavering impartiality.

After all, her handling of Sienna's case had caused many in the hospital to suspect she was deliberately targeting her.

So, the harsher she was on Zachary today, the more it would prove her integrity.

She looked at Zachary.

"Dr. Vance, please come up to the stage and publicly clarify what false information you spread."

Zachary felt Director Waters was going too far. Forcing him to say it to everyone's face was utterly humiliating—he would rather die.

Seeing him frozen, Director Waters urged him on.

"Everyone is waiting. I suggest you correct your attitude. If you refuse to speak, I have every reason to believe you are entirely unrepentant."

Ultimately, Zachary had no powerful connections to rely on. He simply couldn't afford to lose this job.

He hesitated, then slowly stood up and walked to the front.

Every step felt like his legs were filled with lead.

His entire career had been paved with praise and applause. He had never experienced a humiliation like this.

Sienna stood up and looked at Zachary.

She wasn't the type to ruthlessly kick someone when they were down.

"I expect this to be the last time. If anything like this happens again, I will go straight to the police."

With that, she sat back down.

Zachary stood on the stage, his eyes hollow, utterly defeated.

His pride, his superiority—it had all been crushed into dust, completely annihilated.

He slinked off the stage like a beaten stray, swallowed by endless remorse.

Director Waters gave a brief closing speech about "workplace unity and professional conduct," and the meeting was adjourned.

As the crowd funneled out, people went out of their way to be friendly to Sienna. It felt as if overnight, all the villains had miraculously transformed into saints.

Just then, her phone buzzed.

It was a text from an unknown number.

"I am Yolanda Fletcher. I was the one who pulled the strings for your study abroad spot back then. Want to know the truth? 3 PM tomorrow, The Peninsula Hotel tea room. If you don't come, you will regret it for the rest of your life."