Chapter 888 Deciding to Bring Lyra
Lyra's heart clenched, but she knew if she gave in now, it would never end.
"I've got nothing to hide. Say whatever you want. The truth will come out eventually."
Aaron, seeing Lyra's firm stance, lost his temper.
He swung his arms, trying to flip the table next to him. Cups and other items crashed to the floor, shattering with a loud noise.
"Lyra, don't think you can just walk away like this! I'm not letting you off easy!"
Aaron's outburst seemed to set off a chain reaction, and the other relatives in the room started to chime in.
A burly middle-aged man, his face red with anger, shouted, "Lyra, you've been mooching off this family for years, and now you want to leave? It's not that simple!"
He took a big step forward, grabbed Lyra by the collar, and lifted her off the ground.
Lyra struggled to breathe but still glared at him defiantly. "This is illegal detention. Let me go!"
"Illegal detention? This is a family matter! You caused Flora's death, and you have to take responsibility!"
Jeffery's face fell as he saw what was happening.
He quickly stepped forward, firmly grasping the middle-aged man's wrist, his eyes cold. "Let her go! Or I'll call the cops right now."
The middle-aged man was intimidated by Jeffery's presence but still retorted, "Who are you? Mind your own business!"
Jeffery spoke slowly and clearly, "I'm her director. I won't stand by and watch my employee be bullied like this. Do you think you can do whatever you want just because there are many of you? In the eyes of the law, you are nothing."
At this moment, Heath realized things had gone too far. He quickly stepped forward and pulled the middle-aged man back. "Calm down, let her go first."
Reluctantly, the middle-aged man released his grip. Lyra stumbled back a few steps, and Jeffery quickly steadied her.
Lyra gave him a grateful look, then straightened her clothes, took a deep breath, and said loudly, "Listen up, I have always felt guilty about Flora's death, but that car accident was an accident, not something I did on purpose."
"And as for Aaron deliberately causing the accident, I will pursue it to the end. If any of you dare to harass me again, I guarantee you will regret it."
With that, Lyra and Jeffery turned and left.
The shouts and curses from behind them did not make them pause for a moment.
Walking down the street, Lyra's emotions were in turmoil.
Jeffery gently reassured her, "Don't worry, they won't dare do anything here."
Lyra bit her lip, thinking to herself.
She had to gather evidence to prove Aaron's crime.
It was the only way to get rid of them.
Back at the hospital, Lyra couldn't stop thinking about the task the intern had given her.
She knew it was extremely risky, but the $100,000 was a lifeline she desperately needed, so she had to find a way.
Not long after, news spread in the hospital that Jeffery was going to award Lyra a substantial bonus for her work on the surgery.
Hearing this, Lyra saw it as an opportunity to get closer to Jeffery.
She found Jeffery and, feeling a bit nervous, said, "Mr. Gray, about the reward for the surgery, I have some professional ideas I'd like to discuss with you. Could I add you on WhatsApp for easier communication?"
Jeffery raised an eyebrow, sensing something unusual about Lyra, but he nodded. "Sure, just make sure it's for meaningful exchanges."
Relieved to have added him on WhatsApp, Lyra felt a wave of tension, knowing she still had to complete the photo task.
One day, she saw Jeffery sitting alone in the hospital lounge, reading some documents, with a few people around.
Gathering her courage, she sat across from him, pretending to fiddle with her phone while secretly opening the front camera, adjusting the angle, and quickly snapping a photo.
Fortunately, Jeffery was engrossed in his documents and didn't notice.
Lyra hurriedly sent the photo to the intern, who was very pleased and replied, "Dr. Chapman, well done! That's more like it."
However, Jeffery soon reached out.
He messaged Lyra, asking about the academic exchange she had mentioned earlier, making her nervous and unsure how to respond.
Sensing the potential for exposure, the intern sent her own WhatsApp account to Lyra, suggesting that she have Jeffery add her instead, hoping to divert his attention.
Reluctantly, Lyra followed the intern's instructions and approached Jeffery again.
["Mr. Gray, there's a young medical student interested in the surgery. She has some unique insights into academic research. I think you might find it worthwhile to discuss with her. Here's her WhatsApp.]
Jeffery looked at Lyra's message with a scrutinizing gaze but agreed to add the contact.
After that, Jeffery and Lyra began discussing the surgery academically.
During their discussions, Lyra demonstrated solid professional knowledge and calm analytical skills, showcasing her competence.
Jeffery nodded to himself, recognizing that while Lyra's behavior was sometimes odd, her professional abilities were commendable, and he began to consider mentoring her.
"Dr. Chapman, your professional performance is impressive, with significant potential for growth."
"I plan to assign you more challenging cases and involve you in important research projects. Do you have the confidence?"
Lyra was taken aback, not expecting things to develop to this extent.
"Mr. Gray, I am very grateful for your trust. I will do my best."
In the following period, Lyra dedicated herself to the tasks Jeffery assigned.
She arrived at the hospital early every day, delving into complex cases, reviewing extensive medical literature, and meticulously crafting treatment plans, striving for perfection.
However, she never forgot about the intern's task. Despite fulfilling the intern's demands, she remained uneasy.
Jeffery, meanwhile, kept a close eye on Lyra's performance.
He noticed that Lyra not only had a strong theoretical foundation but also demonstrated exceptional skill and precision in practice.
An idea began to form in his mind.
A few days ago, the hospital received an invitation for a friendly exchange with a renowned medical research institution abroad.
As the director, Jeffery needed to select a doctor to accompany him.
After careful consideration of various factors, he decided to take Lyra.
The news caused quite a stir in the hospital, leaving Lyra both excited and extremely nervous.
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