Chapter 59

Mick carried a heavy scent of tobacco. It was so strong that it stung her eyes red. Nydia instinctively stepped aside to avoid him. Meanwhile, Mick didn't move. Instead, his face darkened with displeasure as he stared at her. "Are you in trouble? Hoping I'll clean up after you?" His tone was full of reproach. "That's Mr. Barton Senior. Can't you rein in your competitive spirit for once?" Even if she wanted fame, a promotion, a pay raise, or even to gain Homer's favor, she shouldn't have taken shortcuts. The operating room was full of experts in their field. Offending any one of them could harm the Wilcher family's interests. Thus, he would not help her. In fact, wouldn't it be better if she left the workplace altogether because of this incident and became a housewife? Nydia looked at him with utter confusion, as if trying to figure out what kind of nonsense filled his brain. "Mr. Wilcher, with all due respect, you might want to check out the neurology department. It's just a