She Made a Comeback as a Renowned Doctor

Chapter 18: Chapter 18 Hope Williams Joins the Hospital

Valentina River clasped Joy Ward’s hand and exclaimed loudly with shock, “Joy, you’re incredible, to have actually received Elder Murphy’s recognition and become his apprentice.”

Valentina’s loud voice drew the attention of others, who gathered around when they heard about Elder Murphy.

Elder Murphy’s name naturally drew people.

“Elder Murphy? Could it be the same Philip Murphy that even our director steps aside for?”

Joy smiled humbly and nodded, “Yes, it was unexpected for me to receive the master’s recognition. I am honored to become his apprentice.”

“My goodness, hasn’t Elder Murphy never taken any apprentices before? Doctor Ward, managing to make Elder Murphy make an exception to take you as his apprentice is truly amazing.”

“That’s because our Joy is highly skilled in medicine.”

“I’m so envious; I dream of having Elder Murphy give me even a few pointers, so my medical skills could improve too.”

“Yes, our Joy is young and promising, not only did she save Old Master Lewis but also gained Elder Murphy’s appreciation. Plus, being the top beauty in our cardiac surgery department, coming from a good family background, kind-hearted and highly skilled in medicine, and her close ties with President Lewis—it seems like she might become Young Madam Lewis soon. As women, she truly is a winner in life; we are so envious.”

Surrounded by praises, Joy still maintained a humble smile, her voice soft, “Oh, you all are exaggerating, nothing’s settled yet between Waylon and me.”

Valentina joked, “Not settled doesn’t mean it won’t be. It’s just a matter of time, Joy. You will eventually become Young Madam Lewis, and when that happens, don’t forget your good sisters.”

Joy lowered her gaze, her cheeks blushing with a shy smile, “Of course, I also hope it gets settled soon. Oh, it’s almost time for the meeting, let’s stop gathering around me.”

“Look, our sister Joy is blushing!”

Joy’s side was extremely lively.

An assistant director took the stage and reminded everyone, “Stop chatting, the director will be here soon. Today he has something important to announce. Please return to your seats.”

“What important thing might Assistant Carter be talking about? The most important thing we know is that the number one in the medical field, Cynthia, will be visiting our hospital. Is there anything else?” someone curiously asked.

Joy, looking at Assistant Carter, appeared somewhat nervous. Of course, she didn’t want Cynthia coming. If Cynthia joined their department, her fame alone could steal all the attention that should belong to her. Why would she want that?

“Has Doctor Cynthia come?” Joy asked casually, a question that concerned everyone.

“No, Cynthia hasn’t come, but another doctor has joined and she’s in your cardiac surgery department too.”

Joy felt a great relief internally and sighed outwardly, “Ah, it’s really unfortunate that Cynthia’s not coming.”

With Cynthia not coming, no one else could steal her limelight.

“Everyone, stop chatting and go back to your seats.”

Soon, Director Woods entered the meeting room with his usual stern face, and Hope Williams followed behind him.

Valentina conversed with Joy, but Joy was distracted, still figuring out how to keep Old Master Lewis’s illness a secret.

She wondered where Hope had learned those demon arts to simply use a few needles and actually pull that old man back from death’s edge; her methods were entirely useless for that old man, and when his illness flared up, she wouldn’t be able to handle it and everything would be exposed.@@novelbin@@

Her thoughts lingered on this, uncaring about any new colleagues. It wasn’t the famed Cynthia, and no one could steal her limelight, so she was indifferent.

“Hello everyone, my name is Hope Williams!”

“…”

Joy suddenly lifted her head, her pupils constricting.

Next to Director Woods stood a woman in a light-colored Chanel-style dress, her slightly curled long hair giving her a refined and cold demeanor.

An extremely beautiful and exquisite face held a slight smile as she introduced herself, then she stood quietly, listening as the director continued to speak.

Hope Williams!

Joy’s gaze wavered, and she forcefully gripped the armrest of her chair.

How could it be her?

Around her, several doctors exclaimed,

“My God, she’s so pretty, like a celebrity.”

“Yeah, not just pretty, she’s like a flower on a high peak.”

“It literally raises our hospital’s overall attractiveness.”

“Heh.” Valentina River gritted her teeth and glared at Hope Williams, and in surprise, let out a scornful snort. She was so infuriated that she interrupted the doctors next to her, “It’s just looks she has, a person who was dishonorably dismissed from college without even finishing sophomore year, and I don’t know how she managed to get into the hospital.”

“Dishonorably dismissed? Expelled? What do you mean?” The others grew interested.

“Exactly as you heard, she was expelled by our college; it’s well-known. Guess why she was expelled?” Valentina River deliberately raised her voice, filled with mockery, making the others prick up their ears.

Joy Ward glanced at Valentina River, her eyes showing helplessness, and whispered to Valentina, “Valentina, stop it. This is not something to be proud of for Miss Williams.”

But her voice wasn’t low enough, and instead, everyone around could hear.

Hearing this, others felt there was more to the story.

“Tell us why.”

“Yeah, Doctor Ward, tell us. We’re all curious.”

Joy Ward pursed her lips, looking like she wanted to say more, which only made people more anxious to know.

“Quiet, you lot, making noise like what?” After finishing a speech, Director Woods looked displeased at Joy Ward’s group.

Joy Ward stood up and bowed slightly to the director, apologizing, “Sorry, Director, please continue.”

Hope Williams raised an eyebrow, her cold gaze sweeping over Joy Ward.

Joy Ward curled her lips in a corner, casting a provocative look that only they understood.

“Joy, how could she possibly get into our hospital.”

It was well known that theirs was one of the top hospitals—not anyone without a degree from a prestigious school, without high academic credentials, and without excellent medical skills could get in.

What made Hope Williams qualify to work in the hospital.

This was something Joy Ward couldn’t figure out either. Hope Williams had been expelled by a top tier medical school and logically, no other school would have taken her, let alone that she knew, Hope Williams never pursued further education, but instead, married Waylon Lewis.

But the truth proved that Hope Williams did indeed get a job at the hospital and became a doctor, and even yesterday she had saved Elder Lewis. Where did she get such abilities?

After the meeting, many people stayed in the conference room.

Hope Williams was about to tidy up her office when she stepped out of the conference hall but someone called her.

“Miss Williams.”

Hope Williams turned around, her calm gaze landing on Joy Ward, and she quirked her red lips, “What is it?”

Joy Ward’s charming face was as usual wearisome with a hypocritical smile, “Oh no, I should call you Doctor Williams now.”

“Joy, you calling her Doctor Williams, even our famous Miss Williams might not accept, since we all know she was expelled from her sophomore year,” Valentina River crossed her arms and stood aside, sneering coldly.

“Don’t talk about Doctor Williams like that, Valentina, after all, it’s also a skill to get into the hospital.”

“She indeed has skills, otherwise how could she seduce a professor back then?”

The two of them played off each other, with many doctors passing by stopping to watch.

Hope Williams’ frosty, indifferent face also bore a slight smile, not contesting their words, just silently standing there watching them squabble.

But her unyielding gaze made it seem like they were not talking about her.

“Are you done?” Eventually, under their poor acting, Hope Williams spoke lightly.

“…”

“If you’re done, make way, I’m very busy.” Saying that, Hope Williams didn’t spare them another glance and walked away.

“Hope Williams!” Valentina River stomped her foot in anger.

Her disdain, what did it mean, making them like villains deliberately trying to embarrass her, but she simply didn’t care, which made them look even more foolish like buffoons.