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Thomas shifted his gaze from Daniel to Sabrina\u2019s face. Her eyes were slightly red, as if she had been crying. She looked delicate and fragile-not at all like someone cut out for the rigorous demands of the medical field.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her like this seemed to irritate Thomas further.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He turned back to Sabrina, his words sharp and to the point. \u201cPicking a research topic\u2019s the very first thing any PhD student has to nail down. If you can\u2019t even get that right, forget about finishing your dissertation-you\u2019ll never make it. Studying medicine isn\u2019t just about staying focused, you know? It means putting up with long, lonely hours-solitude that most people can\u2019t stand. But you? You\u2019re always running around with a bunch of people tagging along. Let\u2019s be real-you\u2019re not cut out for this field. You\u2019d be better off finding someone to marry and settling down sooner rather than later.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tears streamed more heavily down Sabrina\u2019s cheeks. She kept her head lowered, not daring to look at Thomas or Vincent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her silence, Thomas called her by her full name. \u201cSabrina Monroe, do you think what I\u2019m saying is correct?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She still didn\u2019t look up, merely giving a slight nod.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thomas smiled faintly at that, then turned his gaze to Vincent, who had remained silent throughout. \u201cMr. Stewart, what about you? Do you think I\u2019m right?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent leaned back in his chair, appearing casual and relaxed. When Thomas looked over, he met his gaze directly. In that moment, countless unspoken confrontations seemed to pass between them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Instead of answering Thomas\u2019 question, Vincent turned to Daniel. \u201cDaniel, it seems Dr. Newman has no intention of dining with us. Please see him out.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel was taken aback. \u201cVincent\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent\u2019s expression grew colder. \u201cSee him out.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina had clearly been wronged by Thomas. With Daniel\u2019s protective nature, even if Sabrina were at fault, he would still defend her. Yet Vincent remained unmoved-even asking for\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thomas to be escorted out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Reluctantly, Daniel stood up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But just as he rose, Thomas stood as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Thomas looked coldly at Daniel. \u201cNo need for the trouble, Mr. Lennox. But before I leave, I\u2019d like to remind you-my student Nolan just saved your mom\u2019s life. I may be what you call an \u2018old fossil\u2019, but in the medical field, as long as someone studies medicine, I have the right-and the responsibility-to offer my criticism.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, Thomas picked up his briefcase indignantly and left the private room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After Thomas departed, Daniel turned to Vincent discontentedly. \u201cVincent, does that old fossil not know who\u2019s backing him? Without your funding, where would his precious labs be? How dare he speak to Sabrina like that\u2014and to me!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel was furious, itching to chase after Thomas and confront him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Beside them, Sabrina wept softly, her shoulders trembling.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The reason Vincent hadn\u2019t defended Sabrina earlier was simple-Thomas wasn\u2019t wrong.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But seeing her tears, he couldn\u2019t remain indifferent. Under the table, he reached over and gently placed his hand on top of Sabrina\u2019s.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the same time, he looked up at Daniel. \u201cDaniel, Thomas has the right to be proud. How many excellent doctors have studied under him? He\u2019s not wrong. It was his student who saved Madeline.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel scoffed, brushing off the idea entirely. \u201cWho cares? With our capital behind us, crushing them is just a matter of saying the word-no big deal.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent remained calm. \u201cDo you really think we\u2019re the only ones funding Thomas?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel was taken aback. From Vincent\u2019s tone, it seemed Thomas had backers beyond just them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent didn\u2019t specify who, but added, \u201cThomas isn\u2019t someone we can easily touch.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel understood the implication-Thomas held a unique status that went beyond financial influence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He stopped complaining.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But seeing Sabrina\u2019s tears, Daniel couldn\u2019t help saying, \u201cSabrina, if it really doesn\u2019t work out, you don\u2019t have to force yourself to stay in medicine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina, her eyes red-rimmed, shook her head. \u201cNo, I\u2019ve put too much effort into getting where I am today. I don\u2019t want to give up just like that.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent turned to look at her, his lips pressed slightly together. \u201cSince you\u2019re aware of your shortcomings, work hard to improve them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Sabrina bit her lip and nodded. \u201cI understand.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Vincent picked up a piece of pastry and placed it on the small plate in front of Sabrina. \u201cJust focus on doing your research and writing your thesis well. If your work is solid, Thomas won\u2019t dare make things difficult for you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina seemed to feel a bit better. She offered Vincent a small smile. \u201cVincent, thank you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He smiled back at her. \u201cI\u2019ve been reviewing medical literature lately too. If I come across a promising research direction, I\u2019ll let you know.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel had finally calmed down. Watching the meaningful looks passing between Vincent and Sabrina, he felt a sense of relief.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing Vincent mention Scarlett out of the blue yesterday had made him wonder if Vincent was developing an interest in her again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now, it seemed he had worried for nothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With a gentle, understanding woman like Sabrina by his side, why would anyone want a woman like Scarlett, who couldn\u2019t offer any real value?\u00a0<\/p>\n
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