Ember could smell a plot from miles away.Not to mention, this was Penelope’s home ground. She didn’t want to spend too much time with this woman. “Ms. Penelope, you need to back your accusations with proof. My personal life has nothing to do with you.”Penelope’s tears had already started falling. “Anything involving Caleb has everything to do with me! How can you do that to him?” Hearing the commotion, a crowd started gathering to watch the show unfold.Ember rolled her eyes. She was getting impatient with Penelope. “You’re not in a position to meddle in Caleb and my affairs.” However, Penelope kept up her act. She immediately pulled Ember’s hand, shaking it vigorously. “Can you please promise me that you’ll treat him well? I beg you!”Her acting was gradually filling Ember with disgust. She pulled her hand away, and in that instant, Penelope stumbled backward. Splash! Penelope’s eyes flashed as she fell into the pond.Penelope’s back was facing everyone, so her body b
"Apologize? What for?" Caleb refused to give in and stood firmly in front of Ember."Mr. Lane, please. Everyone saw it," Hank refuted angrily, his voice a couple of notches louder.Ember stood silently behind Caleb. She didn't want to leave it to Caleb to resolve the situation, so she was thinking about how to solve it.Penelope pulled Hank's arm and said softly, "Dad, forget it. It's my fault. I lost balance. She doesn't have to apologize."When she spoke, her eyes kept fleeting toward Caleb. The deep affection in her eyes could not be concealed.Caleb ignored her and insisted on resolving the matter.Just as he was about to speak, Ember's cold voice came from behind. "Are there any surveillance cameras here?"There were. Ember asked that question on purpose just to drop everyone a hint."Huh?" Penelope's face turned pale instantly. They would know she was lying.Hank turned around when he heard Penelope's voice and found her expression frozen. Only then did he feel that some
When Penelope saw Hank, she pouted unhappily to show her dissatisfaction."Pene, I had to do that." Hank approached Penelope while looking helpless."Hmph!" Penelope snorted and turned her back to Hank."Caleb threatened me with the project. I can't lose it. It'll be a huge loss for me. But don't worry, Ember will pay for that," Hank coaxed again."Really?"Penelope's eyes lit up. She turned around instantly, overjoyed by her father's words.She thought Hank would scold her for what she did to Ember behind his back."Yeah, I never lied to you. It'll be a piece of cake."Things would be easier for Penelope with Hank's help."Alright, leave it to me. I'll make sure Ember pays for this. Rest well." Hank patted Penelope's shoulder to comfort her."Thanks, Daddy!" The dissatisfaction on Penelope's face was replaced by a bright smile.Hank went to the office the next day and told his assistant, "Investigate Ember and teach her a lesson. Don't alert anyone."His assistant was more
Maeve had not checked this batch of surgical equipment yet. When she saw Ember's determined expression, she nodded and said seriously, "Okay, I'll check them right away."At Ember's reminder, Maeve ditched what she was doing and checked on the equipment right away.After that, Ember returned to her office and worked on the patient's medical records.As soon as Ember sat down, a nurse barged into her office and began shouting, "Dr. Sanders, hurry! Something's wrong with the patient in Ward No. 3!""What happened?"Ember had a bad feeling about that. The patient in Ward No. 3 was the one she had operated on in the morning. As far as she knew, the operation was successful. "I don't know, Dr. Sanders! Hurry!"The nurse then led Ember to Ward No. 3.When Ember reached the ward, she saw the patient shaking violently. She quickly ran to the patient."Doctor, what happened to my husband?" The patient's wife was very panicked.Ember did not answer her. Her attention was on the patien
Ember knew such a careless mistake would tarnish the reputation of Haverhill Hospital if revealed to the public."Ding!"Maeve and Ember had just reached Maeve's office when the former's phone blared loudly.She tapped on the screen and was stunned when she saw the message."Dr. Sanders, look!"Maeve covered her mouth, clearly shocked. She looked at Ember and turned the screen slowly toward her.Someone had posted the incident online."They're so irresponsible! How could they use defective equipment?""Not this doctor again! This isn't her first offense since she worked at Haverhill Hospital!"…Discussions were abuzz under the post. Many were cursing Ember and her family. Ember ignored those comments and turned off the phone."Dr. Sanders, It's my mistake. I should have inspected the equipment properly."Maeve blamed herself for being careless, but she had no idea how to solve the crisis."Take it easy. It's not over yet. Someone's behind this. I'm calling the police."
"Ah, I get it."They chatted some more before Caleb took his leave.Caleb called Ember immediately after he left the hospital.A moment's hesitation later, Ember finally answered the call."Do you have time tonight? Why don't you join me and Avery for dinner?"Caleb didn't want to bring up the equipment incident, but Ember decided to talk about it nonetheless. "Do you know what happened at the hospital? It's strange. Maeve said the staff in charge was careless, but why hasn't this happened in so many years? It doesn't make sense.""Yeah." Caleb felt the same, but he didn't tell Ember anything at first as he didn't want to offend her."Don't you want to find out the truth? Meet me at Happy Restaurant at noon. I'll let you know my plan."It was an opportunity for Caleb to ask Ember out. He also wanted to investigate this incident as he'd be involved in a project with Haverhill Hospital in the future.Ember arrived at Happy Restaurant at noon.Caleb noticed her when she entere
Caleb cast a quick look in Ember's direction and nodded. "Got it. You may leave now."He decided to comply with Ember's wish, so he waved his hand and let Zane go."Thank you, Mr. Lane!" After bowing in a hurry, Zane quickly disappeared from their line of sight."You should know who it is, right?" Ember raised her head and looked at Caleb.She saw Caleb nod. It seemed that he had an inkling of who the perpetrator was."It's related to the Fergusons," Caleb spoke slowly.Ember remained silent, indicating her acquiescence.She had guessed that it was related to the Fergusons, but there was no evidence. Now, the truth of the matter slowly surfaced with Zane's appearance."You should deal with that admirer of yours," she remarked.After that, Ember picked up her bag and left without looking back.Caleb knew in his heart that the admirer Ember was talking about was Penelope.As Caleb watched Ember's figure disappear, he picked up his phone and called his assistant. "Terminate a
"If you don't want to visit them, I'll go on your behalf. I'll contact Ember to find out if those children need anything else. After that,I'll bring the items over."Nick came to the company this time to discuss the children's welfare with Caleb. Since Caleb didn't care about the children, he had to make his own decision."You don't have to do so. I'll contact her and find time to visit them."Nick had a feeling that Caleb was jealous.He smiled, not expecting Caleb to be jealous of him. He didn't mind as he didn't harbor any feelings for Ember anyway.The office fell into a brief silence. Penelope knew that now was the perfect time for her to speak up.She carefully walked up to Caleb and asked him softly, "Caleb, why did you sever the business ties with our family?"Caleb still regarded her as an invisible existence.When Nick learned the news, he quickly jumped up from the couch and asked, "Huh? Caleb, did the Lanes sever business ties with the Fergusons? Wasn't the business