She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 975

"What the hell is that supposed to mean?!"

Even if Sebastian could tolerate the insult, his secretary certainly couldn't.

"A woman who peddles herbal roots has the nerve to slander Director York!"

Clarice's shouting resonated with the surrounding doctors and pharmaceutical reps.

After all, Sebastian was the pride of Ruben Isle Medical University.

He had a flawless pedigree, elite medical skills, and striking looks.

Calling him the poster boy for the entire Ruben Isle medical community was no exaggeration.

Melanie's comment was an open provocation against their entire institution.

"Considering you're young and clearly don't know any better, if you give Director York a proper apology right now, we won't hold you accountable for running your mouth."

"Exactly! Apologize immediately, or we won't let you just walk out of here."

"You're an outsider, so you probably don't know. Director York isn't just an elite surgeon; he is the second heir of the prestigious York family."

"Enough talking. Apologize!"

Faced with the demanding crowd, Melanie simply offered a calm, unbothered smile.

"Director York's proposed plan is standard and safe..."

She glanced at Sebastian first, then looked at the doctor who had been frantically writing.

"But there is absolutely no need to take notes! Because that's exactly what the clinical guidelines say."

The doctor froze, pen hovering over his notepad, while Sebastian's face tightened.

"And what is your brilliant opinion?"

Finally, Sebastian addressed Melanie directly.

Melanie smiled effortlessly.

"A negative T790M doesn't mean Osimertinib has completely failed. The mechanism behind slow progression is highly likely to be tumor heterogeneity—some cells have developed resistance, while others remain sensitive."

As Melanie analyzed the case, several of the surrounding doctors began to nod in agreement.

"My recommendation is to continue Osimertinib, but combine it with dynamic ctDNA monitoring. If you detect a rise in the abundance of a specific mutation, then you change the regimen. If it's just oligo-progression, maintain the current plan. This prevents you from prematurely terminating an effective drug."

This time, the doctor really did need to take notes.

By the time Melanie finished speaking, the corridor was dead silent.

"Yes, of course... Thank you, Director York, thank you..."

The doctor then turned to Melanie.

"And thank you, ma'am."

The crowd looked at Melanie with newly found respect.

Only Clarice stood there, her face burning an angry, mottled red.

The crowd slowly began to disperse.

Including Melanie and Preston.

Preston had fully expected Melanie to use this moment to approach Sebastian.

After all, getting close to him, gathering intel on the York family, and finding out if they were connected to Shawn Sterling was the whole point of this trip.

Instead, Melanie had casually solved a complex medical dilemma, subtly humiliated Sebastian, and then turned on her heel to walk away.

"Please, wait."

Hearing Sebastian actually use the word "please" was a rarity. Melanie raised an eyebrow and turned back.