She Called Her a “Servant” and Had Her Thrown to the Hospital Floor — She Never Imagined the Woman Bleeding Beside Her Would Be the One to End Her Empire Chapter One: The Sound That Doesn’t Belong

Ava said nothing.

“She needs to be terminated,” Cassandra continued. “And if she isn’t, the Whitmore Trust will reconsider every dollar it contributes to this institution.”

The threat was surgical. The Whitmore Trust funded half the oncology research wing.

Helena exhaled slowly. “Ava,” she said quietly, “go to staff services. We’ll review the incident.”

Cassandra’s lips curled into a satisfied smile.