The people in the conference room had varying expressions.
None of them could come up with a better way.
The fact that Kathleen was standing there and hosting the meeting indicated that Samuel had entrusted the matter to her.
Therefore, they couldn't really object.
Nevertheless, Xienna was unwilling to comply with Kathleen, as she believed that the latter was harming Samuel.
Thus, before the meeting even ended, she walked out rudely.
Kathleen didn't really care, but the others looked somehow flustered.
Although Kathleen had divorced Samuel, it was clear thathe still had feelings for her.
As for Xienna, although she was the family doctor Samuel had appointed, she was no special to him.
However, Xienna didn't think that was the case.
After the meeting ended, Richard helped Kathleen carry her laptop.
With a smile, he commented, “Dr.
Johnson, even if you don't cherish and care for Mr. Macari, someone else will.”
She threw him a sideways glance and responded, “Isn't that a good thing?”
“Aren't you worried that she'll go to Mr. Macari and have you replaced?” asked Richard with a half-smile.
“That would be great. I'll be able to focus on developing X-9."
“Do you really think it can save Samuel?” Richard asked again.
“It cannot save him, per se. It will just help strengthen his body so he will be in the optimal condition to receive surgery.”
After a short pause, Richard questioned, “Why don’t you just tell Samuel the reason behind his severe heart problem? It’s because the male lovebug left in his body has merged with his heart, thus overloading it.”
“Even if I don't tell him, you will. Plus, he knows it very well himself.”
The male lovebug was indeed the cause of Samuel's heart problem.
“You're scared that he would overthink once he found out, aren't you?” Richard suggested meaningfully, to which Kathleen made no response.
“1 feel like you're quite concerned about him,” Richard went on. “Even though you seem to have no feelings for him now.”
“I do have no feelings for him.” As she said that, Kathleen took her laptop from his hands. “I'll carry this myself, Dr. Zimmer.”
Then, she strode forward.
Richard chuckled lightly. “Dr.
Johnson, don't you want to take a look at your office?”
Confused, Kathleen turned around. “What office?”
“You're an incredible talent, so the College of Medicine is making much effort to make you stay. They have prepared an office for you,” Richard explained.
“I don't have plans to work here,” Kathleen said with a frown.
“That's true, but you said earlier that you would need lots of manpower and materials for your plan. They have all of that here. Come on, let's go and take a look," Richard urged. “The organization is funded by Samuel, anyway. It would be a waste to not use
the office.’
Speechless, Kathleen allowed Richard to lead her to the office.
Indeed, the College of Medicine treated her with much respect. They had prepared a huge and spacious office for her.
“Not bad, right? They know about your relationship with Samuel, so they don't dare to take you lightly,” Richard remarked.
“I am quite a capable person on my own,” Kathleen pointed out.
She didn't have to depend on Samuel.
“That's a given,” Richard agreed. “It's just that the combination of those two factors makes you even more impressive.”
Kathleen couldn't help snorting lightly. She had to admit that Richard was a smooth talker.
As they were talking, Kathleen's phone rang.
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