Terry knew he was fortunate that Leo wasn’t holding him ountable for this mistake. But after hearing Leo’s words, he came to a realization—Leo’s deliberate distance from women in the past might have had everything to do with Hera.


    Back then, she was still in a rtionship with that star, Alexi, whom Terry had personally investigated.


    Only now did it dawn on him that his master had been hopelessly in love with Hera for a long time. This revtion made him see Leo in an entirely new light. And with that understanding, many things that once seemed unclear suddenly started making perfect sense.


    Terry immediately got to work, preparing the documents Leo had requested while also making a call to arrange for a new doctor to tend to him. However, as he focused on his task, he couldn’t help but notice that the dismissed doctor had yet to leave Leo’s office.


    She stood there, frozen in ce, her tear-streaked face filled with stubborn determination and quiet desperation. It was as if she had lost her very soul, unable to ept the reality of the situation as she continued to stare at Leo, hoping for a change of heart.


    But Leo didn’t spare her another nce. His brows furrowed in irritation as he pressed the inte button.


    "Please escort the doctor out of my office. I have important matters to attend to," he stated tly, his tone leaving no room for negotiation. He didn’t bother softening his words, showing no concern for how they might affect her.


    The doctor finally broke down, tears streaming down her face, but Leo remained unmoved. He had already given her more than enough consideration, and her tears held no weight with him.


    Just then, an image of someone shed through his mind, and for a fleeting moment, a gentle smile graced his lips. But just as quickly as it appeared, it vanished, as if it had never been there at all.


    The doctor, despite her distress, caught a glimpse of his rare smile. Her eyes widened in shock, but before she could utter a word, security pulled her from the office. She was led to another room, where she was kept under supervision and guarded closely until Terry arrived to handle the rest.


    Terry didn’t waste any time. He arrived shortly after, carrying a few folders in his hands. The moment he stepped into the room, he opened the first folder, revealing the non-disclosure agreement.


    "Please sign here," he said, his tone professional but firm. "Aspensation for your departure, we’re offering two million."


    Then, he ced another folder in front of her. "You can also choose from these hospitals—we’ve already prepared rmendation letters for you. Additionally, if you’re interested in joining a research team, we’ve included several options. This way, you won’t have to go through a rigorous screening process during interviews. With this rmendation, the interview will be just a formality."


    Terry slid the folders toward the doctor, but instead of responding immediately, she simply smiled.


    The doctor looked up at Terry, her eyes red and filled with grievance. "Why go through all this trouble when you could simply let me stay? It’s not like I’d do anything to interfere with your operations or your boss."


    Terry’s demeanor shifted instantly. The warmth in his expression vanished, reced by an air of quiet intimidation. His tone turned sharp as he met her gaze with a mocking sneer.


    "Then tell me—why are you so desperate to stay?" He leaned in slightly, his voice dripping with skepticism. "Don’t try to fool us. You keep insisting that you have no interest in our boss, but the way you’re clinging to this job says otherwise. If you truly didn’t care, wouldn’t you have just taken the offer and left? Hmm?"


    Hearing Terry’s words, the doctor’s eyes widened in shock. Her voice wavered as she immediately denied his usation.


    "Who said that?! I just don’t want to feel like I’ve failed! I’ve beenpetitive since I was young, and being kicked out of my position makes it seem like I did something wrong. It just doesn’t sit right with me!" she hastily exined.


    Terry let out a low chuckle, shaking his head. "But my boss already made it clear that this isn’t your fault—it’s ours. We’re even offering youpensation that’s just aspetitive as any top position in the market. You’re not losing out on anything... unless, of course, you’re just using this as an excuse to stay close to my master?" His voice was smooth, but his smile carried a chilling edge, as if he could see right through her.


    "Fine!" The doctor snapped, mming her hand down on the table. Without hesitation, she grabbed the non-disclosure agreement and signed her name. Then, she pulled the stack of folders closer, flipping through them one by one before finally settling on a choice. "I’ll go to Providence Everett Medical Center."


    Terry’s brows shot up slightly. "Providence Everett Medical Center it is..."


    He handed the rmendation letter to the doctor. It was already signed—she only needed to bring it to the hospital for a formal interview. Without another word, Terry gestured for two bodyguards to escort her out before turning on his heel and heading back to Leo.


    "Sir, our preparations areplete. Should we strike?" Terry reported as he entered the office. Leo was engrossed in a stack of documents, his sharp gaze scanning the pages. Slowly, he looked up.


    "Not yet." His voice was calm, but there was an unmistakable edge to it. "Let them scramble for a bit. We’ll make our move next week—swoop in at the perfect moment to secure the best resources and the most favorable oue." A chilling smirk curled on his lips.