The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 213

In the conference room.

Aside from the on-call staff, everyone in the department was present. The room was buzzing with over twenty people whispering and speculating.

"I can't believe the director is running this meeting personally. I wonder what it's about?"

"Probably the jumper from yesterday. It was a massive incident, and it's all over the internet."

"Do you think the director is here to give Dr. Vance an award? After all, she's the one who saved her."

"Maybe they're going to announce Dr. Vance as the new department head?"

Hearing this, Lila let out a cold scoff. "Impossible. She just got here. It's definitely not her turn. Besides, Jenna was her patient, so saving her was just part of her job. What's there to reward?"

At that moment, the director walked in, and the room instantly fell dead silent.

Dr. Jenson stood at the front of the conference table, his expression grave. "Yesterday's incident severely damaged the hospital's reputation. The higher-ups have mandated strict disciplinary action!"

The relaxed expressions on everyone's faces vanished instantly. He wasn't here to give out awards; he was here to hand out punishments.

The director looked at the current department head, Dr. Sutherland, sitting in the first seat on his right. "Dr. Sutherland, let's start with you."

Dr. Sutherland stood up. With her retirement just around the corner, having an incident like this happen on her watch left her looking furious. "After Jenna's previous doctor transferred out, Lila was put in charge of her case. For this incident, she bears full responsibility."

Lila's face drained of color. She frantically shot up and argued, "That's not true! I already transferred Jenna to Dr. Vance yesterday morning, and she admitted herself that she was Jenna's attending physician!"

Lila flinched violently, lowering her head and not daring to utter another word.

"Although Lila is the primary party responsible for this incident, Dr. Sutherland, as the department head, along with Dr. Grosse, who assists in administration, and myself as the director, all share undeniable responsibility."

Dr. Jenson's face remained stern. "The hospital board has finalized the following penalties. Lila Lanning will receive a major demerit and be demoted to junior resident."

Lila's face went completely white, and she collapsed back into her chair.

Dr. Jenson continued, "Dr. Grosse failed in her managerial duties. Her performance bonus for this month is revoked, and she will receive an official hospital-wide reprimand. Dr. Sutherland, as you are retiring at the end of the year and have stepped back from active administration, you will receive a verbal reprimand and must submit a written self-reflection. As for my own penalty, I will await the board's decision."

After finishing, his sharp gaze swept across the room. "I expect everyone to be meticulous and serious in their work moving forward. Learn from Dr. Vance's example. Meeting adjourned."