?<strong>Chapter 445:</strong>


    Belinda’s eyes narrowed as she set down her phone.


    So, that was how it was.


    No wonder Branson had been so cold to her.


    There had been more to it!


    At the Grand ins General Hospital, the office of the head of the Medical Section…


    Caiden stood with a dark, brooding expression.


    Branson offered a smile. “Mr. Rodgers, you’re back from your business trip?” he said.


    With no patience for small talk, Caiden cut to the chase. “Branson, don’t you think your handling of Belinda’s case is unfair?” he asked.


    Maintaining his smile, Branson replied, “Is that what this is about? No wonder you seemed so upset, Mr. Rodgers.” He paused briefly before continuing, “Belinda vited the rules, and I sanctioned her as per our guidelines. What’s unfair about that?”


    Caiden let out a coldugh and said, “You only saw her vition. But even during her allergic reaction, she endured her symptoms toplete the surgery sessfully. Why didn’t you see that? Or did you choose to ignore thatmitment on purpose?” His words were heavy with implication.


    Branson responded, “As the lead surgeon, was it not her duty toplete the operation?”


    Caiden retorted, “That misses the point! She was enduring an allergic reaction and risking her life. Had she stepped back for her safety, no one would have med her. Yet, she chose to put her life at risk to ensure the patient’s survival. Isn’t that the kind of dedication we should all strive for? Doesn’t that deserve our praise?”


    Caught off guard by this, Branson fell silent.


    He inhaled deeply, about to speak, when his phone rang.


    Picking it up, he said, “Hello.”


    Something over the phone caused his brow to furrow.


    He said, “Understood. I will head over immediately.”


    After ending the call, Branson turned to Caiden with a calm demeanor. “Mr. Rodgers, the director requires my presence in his office.”


    “You’re wee to wait here for me if you prefer.”


    Without waiting for a response, Branson walked toward the door.


    After a moment’s hesitation, Caiden decided to follow Branson to the director’s office.


    Upon their arrival, the director looked up, surprised to see Caiden.


    Then, he quickly regained hisposure. “Mr. Rodgers, since you’re here, you can join us.” After a pause, he added, “This morning, I received a concerning petition.


    It ims our Medical Section has been unjust in managing Belinda’s incident.


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