The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 306

It seemed I couldn't stay out of this storm after all.

The fire someone had lit under Ferris was finally burning me as well.

And it was burning me quite literally.

Amber happened to walk in at that exact moment. Seeing the scene before her, she exploded with rage. "This is too much! It's one thing to run their mouths in private, but this is a personal attack! We have to report this. We must find out who did it!"

"We definitely need to investigate." I pressed my lips into a tight line, extending a finger to touch the bright red substance staining the locker door.

The fallout from Ferris's suspension had escalated far too quickly. I was already the prime suspect being whispered about in the halls. I had originally hoped that by ignoring it, the truth would eventually surface. Once The Hospital Inquiry Board found the real whistleblower, my name would be cleared naturally.

But looking at this, it was obvious someone felt the scandal wasn't big enough yet. They were determined to drag me down with him.

Then I'd give them exactly what they wanted.

However, the hospital administration had already gone home for the night. The earliest I could report it would be tomorrow morning. I warned Amber, "I'll file a report tomorrow, but keep this quiet for now."

Amber clenched and unclenched her fists, finally nodding in agreement.

I headed to the ICU to visit Silas. He still hadn't woken up, but his vitals were all stable and normal. Things were moving in a positive direction.

Standing by my uncle's bed, looking at his peaceful face, I suddenly thought of Ferris.

Just yesterday, Ferris was the highly revered Director of Neurosurgery, the brilliant top surgeon. He had led me into the OR, executing Silas's incredibly high-risk third surgery with absolute precision. But today, he was suspended and under investigation for abusing his power. Even his office door was sealed shut.

I had no idea where he was or what kind of situation he was in right now.

Did he also think, like everyone else, that I was the one who reported him?

Lucille arrived at the hospital at that moment. Her complexion was still poor, but she insisted I shouldn't stay up and keep watch tonight. "I slept all day and I'm fully rested now. I feel great. Selena, you can't keep exhausting yourself. Go home tonight... spend some time with Ferris. Consider it a thank-you. After all, he really helped us out, didn't he? Don't worry about Silas, I'll be here with him."

It seemed Lucille had just arrived and hadn't heard the news about Ferris's suspension.

I could only smile bitterly in my heart. A thank-you...

Even if Ferris hadn't been suspended, he didn't need my gratitude. His agreement to perform Silas's third surgery had nothing to do with our relationship or a personal favor. It was a transaction.

"Where are you? I'll head over right now." Even though I had anticipated something like this, my chest still tightened the moment I got her call.

I didn't bother defending myself on the phone. This was something that couldn't be explained properly without a face-to-face conversation.

Vivian slammed the phone down after barking, "Eden Gardens. Now!"

It appeared she had rushed straight to Eden Gardens to confront me the moment she heard about Ferris's suspension. When I wasn't home, she assumed I was hiding out of guilt, which only solidified her belief that I was the whistleblower. That was why she had called to chew me out.

But I wasn't guilty, and I wasn't hiding.

I hurried back to Eden Gardens as fast as I could. The second I walked through the door, a barrage of accusations hit me.

Vivian's rage struck me head-on. "Selena, your entire family is cut from the same cloth! Not only are you ungrateful, but you'll sink to any low for money!"

She was genuinely enraged. Her normally composed and elegant face was flushed and distorted with fury.

She didn't even notice that her stunning emerald necklace was sitting crookedly on her chest.