Chapter 306

Before John could finish, Wendy cut him off, "I can refer you to another job as long as you sign a written guarantee with both me and Gregory promising that you will never do something like this again. "And if you do make another mistake, you won't just be going to prison—the sentence will be even harsher under criminal law." Her voice was calm, yet her words made John feel extremely nervous. After working at City General Hospital for so many years, he had seniority and was earning more than most of his colleagues. Giving up this job was a tougher choice for him than facing death itself. Alas, things had already gone this far. John knew saying anything more was useless now, and he could only choose to accept Wendy's conditions. Besides, the consequence wasn't incarceration but merely a transition to a potentially lower-paying position. So after hesitating for a few seconds, he hurriedly nodded and said, "I'm willing to do whatever you ask, Dr. Sanders. Just say the word!" When W