Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

After making my point, I stormed out.Text content © NôvelDrama.Org.

The eavesdroppers outside quickly scattered, and their mocking and sympathetic glances all aimed at me.

I knew deep down that despite my strong words, my marriage with Arthur was just a formality. Even without a divorce, there was no fixing it.

I didn't need a man. I went up to the dean's office on the fifth floor to cancel my leave. Even after a miscarriage, I had to get back to work. Men were unreliable; I could only count on myself. I needed money for my mom's illness. The doctor said she still had a chance to wake up.

When I saw Vivian in the office, I chuckled and walked in without hesitation.

Vivian gave me a sidelong glance, filled her cup at the water dispenser, and sat on the guest sofa, clearly wanting to see me fail.

The dean, Xavier Coleman, gave a fake smile and started talking with feigned difficulty. "Emily, we've received continuous complaints about your attitude and mistreatment of patients. According to hospital regulations, you're terminated." I laughed. I'd been on maternity leave for months, yet he used continuous complaints as a reason to fire me.

Vivian laughed too, then turned to Xavier. "Dad, if you and Mom are free this weekend, I'll have Arthur take us out to dinner. You should meet him."

Xavier was Vivian's father.

Until today, I thought highly of Xavier. As a locally trained doctor, he'd worked hard for decades, rising to dean through skill and reputation.

I thought he had principles and professional ethics, even if he couldn't separate personal and professional matters. Clearly, I was naive.

Xavier looked troubled, while Vivian leaned against his chair, smugly staring at me.

Luckily, I had some leverage. Since we were already enemies, I didn't mind stirring things up.

I toyed with my phone and looked at Xavier and Vivian. "Fine, I get it. I just wonder how much Benevolence Group's stock will drop if news of the dean's daughter, seducing a married man gets out. Wanna bet if I have solid evidence?" My legs felt weak as I turned to leave, but I held my head high. It wasn't fear of authority, I just didn't want to show weakness in front of Vivian. The only leverage I had left, besides being Arthur's legal wife, was my self-respect.

I didn't expect Arthur to be standing outside. He must've known about my termination all along. More accurately, he was behind it. I couldn't be bothered to argue and walked past him.

At the corner leading to the inpatient department, Vivian grabbed me. "Emily, if you're smart, you'll disappear. Arthur is the father of my child. Stop clinging to Arthur."

I looked at her hand with red nail polish on my arm. The thought of their dirty deeds made my stomach churn. I shook her off in disgust. "Vivian, if you want to go down with me, I'm ready anytime."