Chapter 100

The elevator doors opened, and Elizabeth saw the Cardiology Department sign on the thirteenth floor. She raised an eyebrow and secretly rejoiced. It was Monday, the day for doctors' rounds. Elizabeth had reached the nurses' station when she saw a group of people in white coats coming from the office. Leading them was Amanda Carter, the chief physician known for her cold demeanor and exceptional skills. She had arrived at Evergreen Medical Center a year ago and was Elizabeth's mentor.

Amanda was flipping through medical records when she noticed Elizabeth, who nodded. Amanda grunted, "You're the new one, right? Wait for me in the office." Then she continued walking.

The group moved on, and Elizabeth stood quietly, watching them leave. A bespectacled doctor behind her whispered, "She's the daughter of the Percy family, right?" They had heard that in the Percy family, known for their medical expertise, only Elizabeth was considered a failure.

“Yeah, she’s the black sheep," another doctor said. "Got into med school through connections, and now she’s in Cardiology. Connections are everything! We’ve worked so hard to get into Evergreen Medical Center, and she just waltzes in.”

Amanda stopped and looked back sharply. The group immediately fell silent.

Elizabeth didn’t go to the office but instead walked around to familiarize herself with the department. As she went to the nurses' station to introduce herself, she overheard them talking. “Did you hear that? Mr. York had a leg cramp during a business meeting, and someone saved him!”

Elizabeth looked up, buttoning her white coat.

“A slender young girl appeared and inserted a few needles! Guess what happened?” said a chubby girl with round cheeks.

“What happened?” Elizabeth asked.

“Mr. York was instantly cured! Like magic!” the girl replied.

“That’s amazing? Who was it?” someone else asked.

“Three years ago!” the girl said confidently. Rumor had it, it was the top doctor, Emily, who disappeared three years ago.

“Why her?” Elizabeth asked, puzzled.

“Look at the picture!” The girl showed Elizabeth a photo on her phone. “This is Emily’s technique. And the needles have an ‘E’ on them.”

Elizabeth recognized the technique immediately. No wonder she was identified so quickly.

“Ms. Percy, don’t you upper-class folks know her? Ever met Emily?” the girl, Sunny Morgan, asked seriously.

Elizabeth chuckled awkwardly and shook her head. “No idea. Never met her!”

Just then, a man walked over and snorted, “You believe Emily is a top doctor? She’s been exaggerated! As the director of Evergreen Medical Center, how could Mr. York have released such information?” Elizabeth saw his name tag: Associate Director, Mark Fisher.

“Mr. Fisher, Emily can cure any disease. She’s amazing,” Sunny argued.

Mark looked serious. “If Emily could cure any disease, what would we be here for? Get to work!”

Elizabeth pursed her lips, twirling her fingers. Mark pointed at her. “You too. The new one just chatting here! What’s the deal?”

Elizabeth remained silent, thinking, What’s wrong with Mark? Why is he so angry that he lashes out at everyone?