Chapter 79

"But wasn't Mr. Carrington the one who always handled the Frank Group's medical consultations?" Wendy asked. "This isn't something I can just agree to on my own—he should be informed." After all, it was a lucrative side project. She didn't want to be seen as stepping on anyone's toes. Gregory waved a hand. "I already discussed it with Raond. He has no objections. At the end of the day, it's the Frank Group's call." Everything sounded perfectly reasonable—but that was precisely what made Wendy uneasy. Raymond might not mind officially, but that didn't mean others wouldn't start talking. Gossip had already been swirling around her divorce, and if she ended up replacing Gregory in a project as high-profile as this, it would only fuel the rumors. The hospital grapevine could be vicious. "If you're not comfortable, there's no pressure," Gregory said when she didn't respond right away. "We're still pursuing other investors. It'll just slow things down a bit." He didn't say the rest, b