Chapter 16
Charlotte stiffened,staring at him in disbelief.“I was targeting her?“]]
So,he had come to confront her for Caroline’s sake.[]
“As your superior,she deserved your respect. You shouldn’t have humiliated her in front of everyone, “Jaxson said coldly,his tone strictly professional.There was no trace of their marital bond.[]
A bitter ache tightened in Charlotte’s chest,but she forced a laugh.“You do realize I was the lead surgeon, don’t you? Or do you think I don’t have the authority to do that?”
“And do you realize that I have the authority to replace the lead surgeon?” Jaxson countered, his smile edged with mockery.]
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The words struck like a blunt weapon,sending a tremor through her.
What a pity.
She had already submitted her transfer request.
Whether he replaced her or not didn’t matter anymore.
“From now on,don’t…“[]
“If you want to replace me,go ahead, Mr.Hamilton,“she cut him off.
settings.Never did she do that in private.]
Jaxson’s smirk froze,his expression darkening
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And she had never been this distant with him before.}]
“What did you just call me?“]
“Mr.Hamilton, “Charlotte replied calmly.“Isn’t that what you wanted?“]]
He frowned
Before he could respond, a nurse rushed out,“Dr.Sutton! The patient’s family is arguing with Ms. Warren!“]
Charlotte barely had time to react before the man beside her strode off, leaving her only a glimpse of his back.]
Watching him hurry to Caroline’s side,Charlotte couldn’t help but laugh hollowly.[]
When had she ever been worth that kind of urgency?]
Outside the patient’s room,the family was in a heated dispute with Caroline, though no one knew why.]
When Charlotte arrived at the scene,she heard Caroline’s distressed voice.[]
