Chapter 177: Applause! Gemma Got Promoted Again
1.id, I’m a bit tired”
She finally found a reason to leave.
Cassius nodded again. “Alright, go get some rest,”
Gemma was like a little deer that had just been let loose, running back to the villa.
The fauler had two doaks ready to deliver, but when he saw Gemma was already gone, he handed the men’s cloak to Cassius instead.
Cassins waved him off, not taking it.
“Your black tea isn’t bad, actually. It’s pretty warming.”
The butter stood there, stunned. “Huh?”
He’d been brewing the same tea for decades, and nothing had changed.
Why was he getting complimented today?
Maybe he was hearing things, given how late he’d been staying up lately.
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The next day.
Gemma arrived at work and walked into her department, only to see the director standing there.
She immediately straightened up, standing at attention.
Was she in trouble?
The director was here in person.
She quickly reviewed every case in her mind-
Nothing out of the ordinary.
The worst she’d done was respond to a patient’s insults with a few sharp words to calm them down.
That was just protecting the patient, right?
And even if she were to get punished, surely the director wouldn’t come down personally?
she couldn’t figure it out.
Sweat started to bead on her forehead.
But the director was smiling warmly, like he was proud of a child.
“Gemma, you’ve been doing great work lately.”
‘Mr. Harrington, that difficult patient? You handled him perfectly, and his family is really happy with you.”
“Look, this email came from Ms. Harrington.”
Gemma stood there, stunned.
Stella really knew how to get things done.
She’d actually sent email directly to the director’s office?
Why not just email the TV station at this point?
Before she could react further, the director pointed to someone beside him.
“This is the head of the health department. They came to check out you.”
Gemma quickly switched gears and used all her office “flattery” skills to shake hands warmly with the department head.
The director and the head were both pleased.
After a bit of awkward small talk, the two heavyweights finally left.”
Gemma felt completely drained.
She glanced at the two trophies the director gave her.
For the first time, she felt like being famous wasn’t all it was cracked up to be.
But then, she heard something that nearly made her heart explode.
The director had decided to create a whole new department for her.
She would be in charge.
She didn’t even have the qualifications for chief physician yet, but the director believed she could pass the exam. Our she did, she’d be the big boss.
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No one would be able to take her spot.
“What?!”
She’d kept working so hard, not just because she didn’t want to end up a housewife, but also to gain experience and eventually pass the chief physician exams.
But first, she needed to pass the deputy chief exam.
It felt like the director was dangling a shiny carrot in front of her, and while it looked delicious, she knew taking a bite might leave her with indigestion.
Brian showed up with a few colleagues to help her move things.
own department?
“Dr. Kelestine, you’re really something. You were in surgery, then moved to cardiology, and now you’re running your o
Gemma even knew a bit about herbal medicine and pharmacy, too,
And her reputation was huge, and people were flocking to see her.
If the hospital used her as a figurehead, it was bound to rise to new heights.
“I’ve always known Dr. Kelestine was no ordinary doctor.”
“Gemma, I’m so jealous. You’ve got your own department now, and no one can boss you around, You’ve got it made!”
“Ah, I want to learn pharmacy too! Maybe you’ll take me under your wing someday,”
Gemma wasn’t used to all this flattery, so she shot a helpless look at Brian.
Brian smiled and started packing her files into a box.
‘Come on, guys, hurry up and help!”
“I even got herbal tea for everyone, Anyone want some?”
The team jumped into action.
Gemma froze.
She had been working on a herbal tea formula-
But it was for a collaboration with Brian.
She hadn’t expected him to use it to do her a favor now.
She felt… undeserving.
After a moment, she hurried over to her desk and started packing too,
“Brian, I’ve got another formula for you–a whitening tea. It works for both facemasks and internal health.”
Brian chuckled softly.
‘I came here to help with the heavy lifting, but I don’t expect any payment,”
“You’ve helped me so much with the office politics, keeping things smooth with the team. I’m genuinely grateful,”
“So, this formula is my thank–you gift. Don’t turn it down. If you do, I’ll be upset.”
Brian just shook his head, laughing helplessly. “Gemma, do you really have to keep everything so transactional?”
Between people, there should be a bit of give–and–take.
If you’re keeping score, then what kind of relationship is that?
If everything’s calculated, then where’s the emotional connection?
“How about this? If you really want to thank me, come with me and Stella to our old school.”
To relive some old memories,
Gemma thought it was a reasonable request and nodded.
“Sure, pick a time and we’ll go.”
Brian’s smile deepened, clearly satisfied.
“Are you two gossiping in secret? Is this VIP chat something we can’t hear?”
Brian wasn’t mad. He just laughed.
“Can’t even work without running your mouths, huh?”
‘Get moving, or no tea for you!”
Everyone scrambled to get back to work, grabbing boxes and heading out.
Gemina carried two boxes, but as she passed the dermatology department, she thought she saw a familiar figure.
Her heart skipped a beat, and her hand trembled.
After a long moment of steeling herself, she dared to look again.
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But this time, there was nothing there.
It must have been a hallucination from too little sleep.
Who would leave the village?
And even if they did, how could they find this place?
She was just overthinking it.
Taking a few deep breaths, her nerves finally started to settle.
Brian caught up with her and noticed the cold sweat on her face. He looked concerned.
‘Gemma, what’s wrong?”
Gemma quickly shook her head.
“Nothing, I just felt a little off for a second. I’m fine now.”
“I also noticed those dark circles under your eyes. If you’re tired, just take a couple of days off. The department is still new, so there’s no need for
you to see patients yet.”
Gemma made sure the dermatology department was okay, then replied.
“Yeah, I’ll take two days off.”
“Two days?”
Brian looked worried. “Is it that serious?”
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