Chapter 448 Wendy smiled softly as she said to Cyril, "I've heard for a while that Trish is one of your prized students." With that, Wendy settled into a seat, her eyes clear and her mile teasing as she looked at Trish. "According to seniority, Trish should be my grand-apprentice. So, Trish, I'd like you to offerwine." Wendy sat confidently in the center of the room, her gaze a mix of humor and challenge, as she watched Trish Trish felt like the pride she took in her prestigious education had just been crushed under Wendy's words.
"Alright. Someone get the wine," Cyril called out.
Moments later, a maid arrived with the wine, and Cyril turned to Trish. "Trish, go serve Dr. Ceylan swine, and call her 'Grand-mentor'." Trish stayed rooted to the spot.
Wendy's lips curled into a sly smile. "Why are you hesitating? Cover here." Someone nearby chuckled, "Trish, to have Dr. Ceylan as your grand-mentor is a rare blessing. Why are you still standing there? Go offer her wine." Edith and Lilian stood behind Trish, silent, their faces pale, clearly not daring to speak.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtReluctantly, Trish took the wine and walked over to Wendy's side. "Dr. Ceylan, please have swine." Trish's voice trembled as she barely held back tears.
Wendy remembered how arrogant and cruel Trish had been before, and instead of taking the glass, she smiled. "Is this how you show respect? When you were tricked by the fake Dr. Ceylan, I tried to warn you, but you wouldn't listen. At the very least, you should bow and offerwine.
Wendy commanded Trish to bow and offer her the wine.
Trish's eyes filled with tears, the sting of humiliation cutting through her. The proud image she had held for years seemed to crumble under Wendy's quiet dominance. She had becthe punchline of a cruel joke.
Why was this happening to her? Trish's lips trembled as she slowly lowered her body, her pride broken. Biting the bullet, she bowed before Wendy.
She lifted the glass, offering it to Wendy with trembling hands. “Grand-master, please have wine." Edith, Jessica, and Lilian watched in shock, their faces as white as the walls. Wendy's gaze was cold but measured.
"As doctors, we must do good and stay humble. Arrogance can only lead to downfall. Remember, there is always someone more skilled than you, and if you are too proud, someone will knock you down one day. I hope you'll remember that." The words were sharp, like a slap in the face. Trish's tears fell freely now, each drop a symbol of the honor she had lost.
The pride she had clung to for twenty years had evaporated under Wendy's gaze.
She was no longer a figure of strength-she was a mere joke.
Why was this happening? Chapter 448 Trish's voice shook as she whispered, "I understand." Finally, Wendy accepted the glass, taking a delicate sip. "Yoji can go." Trish slowly straightened her back and retreated to the side,
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSomeone in the crowd spotted Edith and called out, "Mrs. Blith, you're here too? Dr. Ceylan is the granddaughter * Ceylan is of the Crone family, right? You must be so proud that you have such a remarkable doctor in the family" Edith could only smile awkwardly, unable to respond.
For so long, she had seen Jessica and Trish as the pride of the Crone family, but now standing before Wendy, they seemed insignificant in comparison. Yes, Wendy was remarkable, but she wasn't a true Crone.
Someone recognized Lilian.
"You're Mrs. Crone, right? That makes Dr. Ceylan your daughter. How did you manage to give birth to someone like her?" "Mrs. Crone, your genes are incredibly strong. Please, share your secrets with us!" Chapter 440