Nathan and Penny walked out of Adventist Private Hospital, and Penny heaved a long sigh, "Now that you've hit him, I don't think it's possible for him to operate on the three workers even if we promise to him six billion."
However, Nathan reassured her, "It's okay. Dr. Rothschild will handle the patients. I will make sure this pervert suffers a fate worse than death if he does not apologize to me, kneeling later."
Penny could only shake her head, thinking that her husband had his head up in the clouds again.
Nathan then followed Penny home. She was dead beat because she did not sleep a wink last night.
Meanwhile, Benson Smith and Leah Smith made lunch and the family got together for a meal.
The Smiths were in low spirits, forming a stark comparison to Nathan.
Meanwhile, the TV was broadcasting news on Channing. A reporter was denouncing the construction site accident at Asiatic Mall.
The reporter deplored, "The construction site accident has caused the injury of 32 people. Three workers are currently in critical condition. It is said that the person in charge, Penny Smith, is only a young woman in her twenties. Besides, it has been found out that she does not have any experience in capital construction. This accident is most likely caused by her negligence. After a thorough investigation is done on the root cause of the accident, she will be remanded and charged for her oversight."
Benson and Leah's expressions changed drastically after hearing the news. They hurriedly switch off the TV.
Penny could only smile bitterly. Defamation and fame are just two sides of the same coin.
A number of people had turned green with envy when she had gotten the tender for the Asiatic Mall project.
However, after the incident at the construction site, they turned their backs against her, and could not wait to see her behind bars.
Besides, she knew that an investigation was ongoing.
If it was indeed due to negligence on her part, and the workers had become casualties of the accident, then she might really have to face jail time.
With these thoughts in mind, she lost her appetite. Penny had a few bites and went into her room to take a nap.
Before taking her nap, she reminded Nathan, Wake me up after half an hour. Even if we couldn't get Richard Steele to operate for the three workers, we have to try our best to get the second-best alternative."
Nathan replied calmly, "Don't worry, I have my plans."
Penny dragged her knackered body back to the room.
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