It is not that Josie was particularly aloof; rather, after a lifetime of experience, she understood too well that what led to success was never just a high-level institution. Rather, it was a platform that fully respected the individual and an organization that enabled one to exercise complete autonomy in decision-making. And now, she firmly believed Reedshaw Medical was that platform, and the Reedshaw Traditional Medicine Hospital was that unit.
Josie looked at Vincent and shook her head. “Not tempted. I won’t be tempted. Vincent, are you scared? Afraid that David will one day abandon you like he abandoned Kyle? That’s why you want to pull me back into the team as a cushion for yourself?”
“Actually, you don’t need to be afraid. After all, you’re different from Kyle. You have real talent. At least while you still have value, he won’t find it so easy to abandon you. Moreover, since it is not currently the beginning of a new semester, there are only two types of individuals he publicly recruits. The first group consists of students in the second semester of their first undergraduate or graduate year who have not yet had the opportunity to select a supervisor. Their family backgrounds are ordinary, and their mentors cannot compare to David. Without influential connections, they are unwilling to leave Aloville and try every possible means to stay. David does not think highly of the former type, while as for the latter… Mr. Oldham, you should be cautious. These people are hardworking and knowledgeable; in every respect, they are by no means inferior to you and your peers. To stay, they will naturally go to great lengths to please David. Tell me then, will you still be Professor Lawson’s favorite student?”
A trace of sarcasm flickered at the corner of Josie’s mouth. “Someone who can barely protect themselves still wants to drag me into the mire. What exactly are your intentions?”
“I…” Vincent looked wronged. “I did not do that. Whether you believe it or not, I am doing this for your own good. Professor Lawson isn’t the kind of person you say he is. He promised me that no matter what project he starts next, I will be a member of his team. He will help with my internship unit, my future job…”
“Is that so?” Josie smiled and said, “Then you should listen to him. I look forward to the day when he fulfills his promise to you.”
After Josie finished speaking, her expression turned cold. She took Sean by the hand and turned and left. The hint of disdain in her eyes and the resolute, unwavering determination made Vincent feel a wave of confusion and bewilderment, followed by deep doubt and panic.
Why was she so unwilling to come back? They all knew they were wrong now. David knew he had wronged her before. If she returned, she would definitely be valued. Given her academic capabilities, she was bound to achieve something in this field eventually. With the support of David’s reputation and status, it was only a matter of time before she became well-known. Wasn’t this better than the Reedshaw medicine she had chosen? David had clearly said to Vincent that although she seemed to be in the spotlight now, the Reedshaws were just using her as a tool from the beginning. The Reed family’s goal was simply to use her reputation to draw attention to Reedshaw medicine during their rivalry! Josie will be chosen by the Reedshaw family solely because she had once been his student.
But was that really true? A sudden doubt arose in Vincent’s mind. Anyone could see that Josie, after leaving David Lawson’s team, was clearly doing better and better. Was this kind of success really just a momentary flash in the pan? Were the Reedshaws really just using her as a tool?
Vincent hesitated, torn. Thinking about what Josie had said, a feeling of powerlessness, of having no choice, made him feel deeply panicked.
“What’s wrong?” Gavin walked over, glancing towards Josie’s retreating figure. “Did she agree?”