Chapter: 722
Jamison approached her earnestly. "Dr. Wilson, I've gone to bat for you on this. This isn't just any opportunity-it's a three-month exchange program that could shape your future."
Speaking in hushed tones, he added, "Should you aspire to rise through the ranks, this is your ticket.
Norah, currently an attending physician, was clearly on a trajectory to higher positions, a fact not lost on Jamison.
The decision seemed inevitable. Jamison had orchestrated this for her benefit, after all. Thus, Norah chose to embrace the opportunity, viewing it as the logical next step.
Norah still found it necessary to affirm her stance to Jamison again.
"You needn't intervene on my behalf again. I will fight for what I want, and I won't back down easily."
Jamison beamed as Norah gave her consent at last.
"Yeah!"
He was overjoyed by the potential of Norah's experience at Concord Hospital. He eagerly anticipated her return, relishing the opportunity to learn from her newfound knowledge and insights.
The contrast in talent between Baylor and Norah was evident, rendering Jamison's decision quite straightforward. Were it not for Norah declining initially, the spot would never belong to Baylor.
Upon returning to her office, Norah was met with the sight of Baylor's smug expression.
His smugness seemed rooted in his belief that his medical skills were the reason for his selection. He flaunted this perceived status before his colleagues, blinded to the obvious truth of Norah's superiority.
His arrogance and resentment towards Norah were a direct result of her previous dismissal of him. His grudge was transparent in his interactions with her.
Her strode towards her seat with a smirk, his eyes rolling in exaggerated nonchalance as he addressed her. "So, Dr. Wilson, what did Dr. Herrera want with you?"
Norah replied with a smile, reveling in her opportunity to rub Baylor's nose in the news, “Well, he has invited me to visit his office daily to offer advice and suggestions. It appears he cares quite a bit, doesn't he?"
Hearing her boast about her closeness with Jamison, Baylor's desire to outdo Norah prompted him to brag about his participation in the exchange program at Concord Hospital. “You know, Concord Hospital has a lot of internal rules that can be confusing for newcomers. I've had the opportunity to familiarize myself with them recently."
His so-called knowledge of the hospital was merely gleaned from social media and news articles, without ever setting foot in the facility.
Eager to hear more, one of Baylor's colleagues chimed in, “Dr.
Padilla, you seem to know quite a bit about Concord Hospital. Do share what you've learned with us!"
Another chimed in, "Yes, please do tell. We'd love to hear what you have to say."
Baylor, sensing the attention of the other doctors, played up his apparent knowledge of Concord Hospital with a hint of hesitancy. "I'm sorry, but Dr. Herrera instructed me not to gossip," he said, his expression feigning concern. "I'm afraid I cannot say any more on the matter."
Norah, anticipating his act, wasted no time in calling him out. “Are you done bragging? Stay out of my way, Dr. Padilla.”
Norah had learned the hard way that some people in the hospital could not be trusted, as two of her so-called “friends” had ulterior motives.
Their friendliness was merely a mask for more sinister intentions.