Chapter 124

Sunlight filtered through the blinds into the examination room as Vivian Laurent organized patient files.

The sharp click of high heels echoed outside the door.

Victoria Roscente barged in with Sophia Evans in tow, followed by a bewildered patient.

"Dr. Laurent, I heard you specialize in stealing other women's fiancés?" Victoria's loud voice drew curious glances from patients in the hallway.

Sophia tugged at Victoria's sleeve. "Don't say that. I'm sure Dr. Laurent isn't that kind of person."

She turned to the patient with an apologetic smile. "Would you mind stepping out for a moment?"

The patient scurried out gratefully.

Vivian set down her fountain pen and lifted cold eyes. "The psychiatry department is on the fifth floor. I suggest you go straight there."

As Victoria bristled, Sophia intervened.

Sophia approached Vivian's desk, her eyes reddening. "Dr. Laurent, I know you misunderstood what happened at the racetrack. But Ethan and I truly love each other. Please let us be happy."

Vivian's fingers tapped rhythmically against the desk.

"First, I have zero interest in Ethan Roscente. Second, get out now."

"Why so defensive?" Sophia's voice quivered with fake tears. "Being the other woman is immoral—"

Vivian shot to her feet, her lab coat brushing the desk edge.

Her fists clenched so tightly her nails dug into her palms.

"Shall I remind you how you climbed your way up, Miss Evans?"

She pointed at the door. "Out."

As Vivian raised her hand, Sophia suddenly collapsed to the floor.

"Ah!" Victoria shrieked. "The doctor attacked her!"

Victoria then delivered a sharp slap to her own face, the sound reverberating through the room.

"Vivian Laurent! How dare you!"

Vivian's lips twitched at the sight of Victoria's rapidly reddening cheek.

Victoria rushed to the door and flung it open.

"Everyone look! The doctor assaulted a patient!"

Patients crowded the hallway, whispering among themselves.

Sophia weakly tried to rise before dramatically collapsing again.

Daniel Ashcroft appeared at the perfect moment. "What's going on here?"

"Director Ashcroft!" Victoria pointed at her cheek. "Is this your hospital's standard of conduct?"

Daniel's eyes gleamed. "Vivian, you actually struck a patient? This hospital won't tolerate such disgraceful behavior!"

He raised his voice. "You're fired!"

Camera flashes erupted as onlookers began recording.