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Though Scarlett had declared she didn\u2019t want another child that day, Vincent remained convinced she would never dare to truly defy the Stewart family\u2019s expectations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The next day, the moment Scarlett arrived at her department, she overheard a cluster of nurses buzzing with gossip at the nursing station.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDid you hear the news? That new doctor just got fired.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFired? But he was a real high-flyer! Hasn\u2019t he only been here for three days?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI heard he managed to offend someone very important Rumor has it the director himself gave him the boot.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re kidding! He just started and already got axed? He didn\u2019t seem like the arrogant type, though.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWho knows what really goes on? There\u2019s always more drama behind the scenes than we see.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTrue. But with a resume like his, why would he even choose our hospital? Plus, he\u2019s practically the only one who can handle those complex neurological surgeries. He\u2019s a genuine prodigy in our field. The hospital should be rolling out the red carpet for him, not showing him the door after three days. Something about this just doesn\u2019t add up.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett frowned as she passed by. She was certain they were talking about Nolan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Nolan was always so easy-going. He would never intentionally go out of his way to provoke anyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
So what on earth could have happened?\u00a0<\/p>\n
After changing into her white coat, Scarlett made her way to the stairwell and called Nolan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He answered almost immediately, his voice sounding as relaxed and unhurried as ever. \u201cHey, what\u2019s up?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHey, um\u2026\u201d Scarlett hesitated, unsure how to broach the subject delicately.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan sensed her concern and let out a soft chuckle. \u201cYou\u2019re calling to ask why I got fired, aren\u2019t you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
It sounded like Nolan was in the middle of eating something. He seemed completely unbothered. \u201cIt\u2019s really not a big deal. Don\u2019t waste your energy worrying aboutne.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Scarlett couldn\u2019t just dismiss it. \u201cBut-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The medical community was a small world. If Nolan was dismissed under mysterious circumstances, the rumors would spread quickly. All those envious colleagues would likely seize the opportunity to tarnish his reputation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan understood what was troubling her, but he just laughed it off lightly. \u201cRelax. Sooner or later, they\u2019ll be the ones begging me to come back.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He sounded utterly confident, but Scarlett still felt a kng of anxiety in her chest. \u201cBut what actually happened? There has to be a reason, right?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Nolan didn\u2019t offer an explanation. He just smiled, and she could hear it in his voice. \u201cSeriously, don\u2019t stress over this. It\u2019s nothing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing his unwavering calm, Scarlett finally allowed herself to relax a little.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, you\u2019re right. You\u2019re Nolan, after all. Half those advanced brain surgeries can\u2019t even proceed without you. If they\u2019re foolish enough to let you go, it\u2019s their loss\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan agreed casually, \u201cExactly. I\u2019ll just treat it as an unexpected vacation.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Feeling somewhat reassured, Scarlett chatted with him for a few more moments before hanging up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She didn\u2019t return to her department immediately. Instead, she remained sitting in the quiet stairwell for a while, her mind racing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan\u2019s sudden dismissal had to have a cause. But what was it? She was completely in the dark, and she suspected maybe Nolan himself didn\u2019t know the full story.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just as she was about to get up and leave, she suddenly heard voices floating up from the floor below.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Lennox, I\u2019ve already taken care of Nolan\u2019s termination as you requested. I hope this outcome is satisfactory?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett immediately recognized the voice\u2014it was the hospital director, Killian Hawke.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then, an even more familiar voice replied, \u201cYou\u2019ve handled it appropriately.\u201d It was Daniel.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Killian\u2019s voice carried a mix of nervousness and regret. \u201cBut Mr. Lennox, Nolan is truly a rare talent. So many hospitals are competing for him. We were incredibly fortunate to secure him. I just\u2026 I don\u2019t quite understand why we had to let him go.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel offered no explanation. He simply stated, \u201cThere are plenty of talented individuals out there. He is not indispensable. Besides, this aligns with Vincent\u2019s wishes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Vincent\u2019s name was mentioned, Killian finally seemed to capitulate. \u201cIf this is Mr. Stewart\u2019s decision, then of course. I won\u2019t question it further.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel added in a reassuring tone, \u201cDon\u2019t concern yourself. The hospital has a promising future. With the backing of the Lennox and Stewart families, it won\u2019t be long before this becomes the leading hospital in Rivergate.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Killian said a few more words, politely asking Daniel to keep him in mind for future considerations, and then their footsteps indicated they were leaving the stairwell.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett stood frozen, her back pressed against the cold wall, a cold sweat breaking out all over her body.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had considered countless possibilities, but it had never crossed her mind that Vincent would be the one pulling the strings behind Nolan\u2019s dismissal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If Vincent was the mastermind, then everything suddenly made perfect, horrifying sense.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But why would Vincent target Nolan specifically?\u00a0<\/p>\n
As she was lost in these turbulent thoughts, her phone rang again. It was Nolan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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She answered immediately and heard him say, \u201cMr. Newman just contacted me. He asked for your contact information.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A wave of panic washed over Scarlett. \u201cI\u2026\u201d she began, he voice unsteady.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But before she could formulate a response, Nolan continued, \u201cMr. Newman has a keen eye for talent. You can probably guess his intentions. If someone like Sabrina can become his student, then you are undoubtedly even more qualified.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett knew Nolan was trying to create an opportunity for her, but another part of his statement caught her completely off guard. \u201cWait,\u201d she interrupted, her voice sharp with surprise. \u201cWhat did you just say? Sabrina is Mr. Newman\u2019s student?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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