Charles stood up and poured himself a glass of wine. The liquid glided into the smooth vessel, settling into a thick, dark red pool. He brought the glass to his lips and took a slow sip. "I don't know who it belongs to. It was from Nancy. I asked her, but she didn't tell me anything. She's so adamant in keeping it from me, but I have a feeling it has something to do with the hospital. As a shareholder, I have to get to the bottom of things."
"Mr. Fu, why don't you just leave it to Hobart?" Hiram suggested. Then he added, "If he can't handle it, you could always step in."
Charles considered this for a moment and saw sense in what he said. "You are right."
Then, his eyes went to the notebook in Hiram's hand. "What about this?" he asked.
"I'll make a copy and give it to Hobart. It would be best if you return it to Nancy as soon as possible. I'm sure she has her reasons for not telling you." Hiram treaded on his words cautiously.
"If that's the case, then get on with it," Charles said.
"Yes, sir."
With that, Hiram quickly made a copy of the notebook and handed it back to Charles.
Hiram was right. The sooner Charles returned the notebook, the better. He absolutely didn't want Nancy to find out that he had taken it, so he go
came as a great surprise for David. He just might get what he came for.
He stood up and said, "Okay, I won't keep you from your work any longer. Goodbye!"
Hobart saw him out and set to work.
Nancy had no idea of all this.
The next day, whispers and pointed glances greeted her as she made her way to her office.
The moment she stepped in the Second Pediatric Department, Erin was in front of her, looking frantic and pale.
"Nancy, we have a problem!"
"What's the matter?" Nancy asked with a smile, attempting to calm her down.
"Jessie has been suspended and is under investigation. Anna will be temporarily replacing her position as director. Jessie… she won't be able to come back until after everything has been solved." Erin looked around and went closer to Nancy. "That notebook..." she whispered.
"No, I have it!" Nancy answered in disbelief.
As soon as she finished her words, she heard a shout from the outside. "Director Nancy, President Hobart asked to see you in the meeting room!"
"Alright," Nancy replied calmly, even as her heart was pounding in her chest.
She went to the meeting room and found Anna and Jessie there.
Jessie was pale and dejected, her head hanging low as her eyes were fixed on the floor.