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The crowd didn’t hold back and continued taunting Estelle.
“She’s so shameless. After causing trouble and getting taught a lesson by Yvie, she starts complaining.”
“Right? Guess the president’s household isn’t big on teaching basic manners!”
Estelle was fuming but could do nothing to silence them. All her fury zeroed in on Joseph.
“Mr. Wick, do you have any idea who I am? Yvette hit me, yet you’re still defending her? Disqualify her right now!”
Joseph didn’t bat an eye at her threat. With a steady expression, he responded in a way that nearly made Estelle choke with anger.
“The International Medical Congress‘ rules clearly state that disputes between participants aren’t grounds for disqualification. I know exactly what happened here, and this is your fault, Estelle. If you’re so set on disqualification, I’ll honor that—by revoking your entry.”
“W–What did you just say?”
Estelle was stunned. She had pulled every card to flaunt her family’s status, yet Joseph still dared to speak to her like this.
Still, Joseph barely spared her another look. “Estelle, if you keep stirring up trouble, I’ll ensure you’re disqualified.”
Estelle shook with fury. “Alright, then. All of you at the Medical Congress will regret this. I’ll make sure my brother hears every word about today!” She spun around and stormed off, clearly afraid her spot in the competition would be at risk.
Watching her retreat, Sheldon felt dread settle over him. If even Estelle’s family couldn’t stand up to Yvette, he, a lowly executive, didn’t stand a chance.
Plastering on a sheepish smile, he quickly approached Yvette and said, “Yvette, my sincerest apologies. I was misled by rumors and jumped to conclusions. Please, I hope you’ll forgive me.
Seeing his quick change in attitude, Yvette gave him a mocking smile, her disdain evident.
Joseph stepped in immediately. “Yvette, do whatever you deem fit. We’ll respect your decision.
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She arched an eyebrow, her tone casual yet commanding. “I want him out of the Medical Congress.”
“Consider it done,” Joseph replied without hesitation. He had long since wanted to eliminate Sheldon, who had climbed the ladder with flattery alone, without any qualifications to speak
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- of. Now, Joseph finally had the perfect reason to act.
“Mr. Balfe, you’re hereby dismissed from your position. As of today, you have no further ties to the International Medical Congress.”
“No, please. Mr. Wick, please give me another chance,” Sheldon pleaded as Joseph signaled the guards to escort him out.
Just as Sheldon was being led away, Yvette called out, “Hold on. Didn’t you say that if I got you dismissed, you’d chop off your head and let me use it as a soccer ball?”
