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But Kylee was quick to mask her anger, replacing it with a pitiful, downcast look.
Her voice, tinged with hurt, quivered as she said, “Belinda, isn’t this... Isn't this a bit too much?”
Belinda tilted her head, feigning innocence with her expression. “Too much? Didn't you say you didn’t want to
leave the hospital? That's why | cup with this compromise. If you don’t think it’s fair, then maybe you
should consider looking for work elsewhere now.”
Her smile returned, sharper this time, cutting like a blade.
Kylee’s composure cracked for just a moment. She was at a loss for words. She understood Belinda’s intentions
perfectly now—Belinda wasn’t showing her kindness; she was humiliating her.
She had only one choice to make: stay and be humiliated as a perpetual intern, or leave the hospital and
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtconcede total defeat.
At that moment, Caiden’s calm, authoritative voice broke the silence. “I think Belinda’s proposal is reasonable.
Kylee, the terms have been laid out for you. The decision is up to you. Take the evening to think it over and give
Without waiting for a response, Caiden stood up and left the room. The others followed his lead, rising to their
feet.
One by one, they turned to Belinda, congratulating her with warm smiles. Each compliment was like a dagger to
Kylee’s pride.
Her fists clenched tightly beneath the table as her jaw tightened. Jealousy, frustration, and resentment churned
inside her, threatening to boil over.
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Unable to bear the humiliation any longer, Kylee left work early. She went straight home, locked herself in her
room, and cried out loud.
When Carola called Baker to tell him this, Baker immediately rushed back hfrom the office.
“Kylee, open the door! What's wrong? Why are you crying like this?” Baker said, knocking on Kylee’s door with
concern.
Carola stood behind Baker, her brows furrowing as a realization struck her. “Kylee,” she said, raising her voice
slightly, “isn’t today the day of your competition with Belinda? Did you lose?”
The question hung in the air for only a moment before Baker's expression changed in understanding.
His knock becmore insistent. “Kylee, is that why you are crying? Did you lose to Belinda? Cout and tell
us.”
Several tense minutes passed before the door creaked open.
Kylee emerged from the room, her face red and her eyes swollen from crying. The moment she saw Carola, the
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmdam broke.
She flung herself into her mother’s arms, sobbing uncontrollably.
“Mom,” she choked out, her voice trembling with pain. “I lost to Belinda. I lost!”
Carola and Baker exchanged glances, surprise flashing across their faces.
So, it was true.
Kylee had lost to Belinda in the competition.
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