Said I didn’t Love Him But I Lied

In the conference room, the dean, Benedict, and the staff from the hospital’s external departments had already arrived.

As soon as Everleigh entered the door, he stood up and was about to say something. When he saw Dr. Harrison beside Everleigh, he suddenly froze. “Sir, why are you here?”

Dr. Harrison stood straight beside Everleigh with his hands clasped behind his back. “What’s wrong? It’s about the reputation of the hospital and also related to my students. Can’t I listen to it?”

Benedict said with embarrassment, “That’s not what I meant, of course, you can listen in.”

“Then it’s fine.” With those words, Dr. Harrison took his seat, motioning for Everleigh to sit next to him.

There was a large table inside the meeting room. Seated at one side were the director and the administrative staff of the hospital. Dr. Harrison and Everleigh were sitting on the other side of the table. The atmosphere in the room made it look like a hearing was taking place, with the only exception being Everleigh who had strong support behind her. No one dared to look down on her.

As soon as she sat down, Benedict cut to the chase and said, “Dr. Trevino, Dr. Harper should have told you about the news. You are also well aware of the situation.”

Everleigh nodded and said, “Yes.”

“It’s simply untrue. Our hospital is a well-known medical institution in Ocpeace City. Our doctors do not push aside others, especially not you. You are a specialist whom we purposely hire from abroad. Don’t you think so?”

Everleigh continued to nod. “Of course.”

He breathed a sigh of relief and said, “That’s good to hear. After all, our institution is just a hospital and we have no special means to affect public opinion. What we can do is to ask for your cooperation. We need you to explain everything in a press conference.”

Speaking of this, Everleigh did not agree immediately.

Next to her, Dr. Harrison coughed and said, “Mr. Lawson, Everleigh and I have only been here for less than five minutes. She has not even said much yet, and you already want her to do you a favor?”

“Don’t mess with us, sir.” Benedict’s head ached when he heard Dr. Harrison’s voice. “This matter will affect the reputation of our hospital. The disciplinary committee is keeping an eye on it.”

Nowadays, anti-corruption was in full swing in the country, and Ocpeace City was the first to take action. The medical system was originally a kind of public service system, and it was all monitored by the Discipline Inspection Commission. A small sign of trouble would cause people from the superior department to come down and negotiate with them. Benedict was also afraid.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Dr. Harrison didn’t take it seriously. “Knowing that the Discipline Inspection Committee is keeping watch on her and dragging her down to prevent her from regaining her job, are you trying to embarrass yourself?”

“Those are two different things. That happened last time, and it was to let her recover as soon as possible, so she was arranged to work temporarily as a medical consultant for the crew. If you don’t believe it, you can ask Dr. Trevino.”

Benedict looked at Everleigh hopefully.

Everleigh coughed twice, looking as if she was stuck between the two of them. She said, “Sir, Mr. Lawson is being kind. My injury has nothing to do with the hospital.”

“Yes, you have to listen to Dr. Trevino. It has nothing to do with the hospital. Isn’t it all because of the crew? Now that they’ve exposed Selena Trevino, the actress, it’s clear that they’re just trying to shift the focus. They’re throwing the blame onto our hospital. How ridiculous.”

Dr. Harrison asked, “Then do we absolutely have to clarify things?”

“Of course, why are we taking the blame for no reason?”

“After you clarify, would everyone believe you?”

“I believe that the public will judge this matter rightfully, as long as Dr. Trevino is willing to cooperate.”

Dr. Harrison nodded. He suddenly changed the topic as his gaze turned sharp. “Weren’t the rumors about Everleigh ridiculous as well? Back then, did you allow Everleigh to clarify things?”

Everyone in the conference room was stunned.

Benedict’s face became livid.

In the silence, Dr. Harrison took a sip of tea from his cup, his expression calm. “Mr. Lawson’s way of doing things is not new to us. Don’t expect others to do things that you don’t want to yourself. I’m pretty sure you know this logic, right?”

After a long time, Mr. Lawson finally relented and said, “Dr. Trevino’s suspension will end today. Sir, do you think this is okay?”

Dr. Harrison glanced at Everleigh.

Everleigh understood and immediately stood up. “Thank you, Mr. Lawson. After regaining my job, I will be cautious, and will never repeat my mistakes again. I won’t offend another patient ever again.”

The corners of Benedict’s mouth twitched. “Then what about the press conference?”

“Don’t worry, I won’t let those ridiculous rumors continue developing. During the press conference, I promise to clarify the truth.”

Her words were like a slap to Benedict’s face, humiliating him before everyone.

At the end of the meeting, the Director left very quickly, and his expression was grim.

On the way out of the conference room, Dr. Harrison glanced at Everleigh. “I’m afraid you won’t have a good time in the hospital in the future. It’s still not too late to go back to Maniville.”

“I won’t go. It’s not easy for me to regain my job, so what am I going to do if I return?”

“Then control your temper. What were you even doing just now? Don’t show any respect to the director in front of so many people, and there’s more to say.”

“What about you then? With the way you were talking, I almost thought that you were the director.”

“You can’t compare yourself to me, I’m already this old. I’m almost half-retired, but you still have a long way in front of you. Are you trying to sabotage your own future?”

Everleigh smiled. “Who cares? It wouldn’t be too bad to live a righteous life like you.”

Dr. Harrison laughed. “Then you still have a long way to go.”

…

The news that the hospital was going to hold a press conference was released in the afternoon. At the same time, it also gave an official explanation that Everleigh had been restored to work, and the hospital did not exclude any doctors.

However, the disturbance didn’t completely subside.

The video that spread on the Internet showed Selena accidentally cutting Everleigh with a knife, accompanied by the exclamation of the staff. At first glance, it looked like Selena deliberately used a knife to hurt people, which made it hard for people not to think too much.

In the dressing room, the sound of smashing things was particularly loud.

Selena threw her phone aside, her face burning with anger. “Are the public relations team even doing their job? How long has it been? Why haven’t they gotten rid of this yet?”

Crystal rushed to pick up Selena’s phone and said, “Selena, the company is doing their best, but the press is ignoring them. They refuse to communicate. We really have no other choice.”

“What’s the use of that? Did you see the statement from the hospital? She’s now back to work! What support did she have? Is this all the public relations team could do?”

Before Selena finished venting her anger, her cell phone rang. Crystal took a look at it and said, “Selena, it’s Winnie’s call.”

Selena took the phone and said in a softer tone, “Hello? Winnie.”

Not long after the call, her face fell.

“What? Why am I being suspended? I said it before and I’ll say it again! I didn’t do it, I didn’t even mean it!”

“…”

“Hello? Hello? Winnie-”

Selena’s expression froze as her eyes were fixed on her phone.