Chapter 5

I slapped the trophy to the ground, instinctively wanting to refute Ethan's words.

But thinking of those two marriage certificates of unknown authenticity, the words stuck in my throat refused to come out.

Seeing me struck silent, Ethan grew even more arrogant.

"Hit the nail on the head, didn't I?"

"You deliberately chose to work in obstetrics to take advantage of people in vulnerable positions."

He raised his chin toward the person who'd delivered the trophy.

"You, hold him down."

I looked at him warily, backing up several steps, shouting sharply.

"Don't touch me!"

But the next second, I was struck in the head by a heavy object.

A warm stream flowed down my temple.

When I came to my senses, the corridor was already packed with onlookers.

Ethan's eyes were red as he pointed at me and shouted loudly.

"Everyone, come see! This obstetrician specifically targets vulnerable postpartum women to seduce them!"

"From the first moment he saw my wife yesterday, his eyes haven't left her!"

He directed the person holding me to rip off my mask and grab my hair, exposing my face to everyone's view.

After seeing my face clearly, a flash of jealousy crossed Ethan's eyes.

"Of course he has a seductive face—born to lure people in."

He came before me and slapped me across the face.

My cheek instantly burned with stinging pain.

Ethan deliberately turned the jagged side of his ring toward his palm and forcefully carved a wound across my face.

The nurse who'd heard the commotion ran anxiously toward the director's office, stamping her feet.

I tried to break free from the hands restraining me, but the bleeding wound rapidly drained my strength.

Natalie, seeing Ethan hadn't returned, came out in a wheelchair to look for him.

Seeing the crowded mass of people, she immediately panicked.

"Excuse me, excuse me!"

She struggled to push through the crowd, heading straight for Ethan and examining him thoroughly from head to toe.

"Ethan, are you okay? Why are there so many people out here?"

Ethan grabbed her hand, his face full of pride.

"Natalie, perfect timing. I just exposed Dr. Smith's true colors in front of everyone!"

"He's been deliberately hanging around you, trying to climb up the social ladder through you!"

Natalie affectionately tapped his nose.

"You're always so jealous. Besides you, how could I have room for anyone else in my heart?"

"But let me see what this Dr. Smith looks like that he'd dare set his sights on me."

Ethan's finger pointed straight behind her.

Following his direction, Natalie turned and locked eyes with me.

"Clatter."

The things in her hands crashed to the floor.

Natalie's pupils contracted sharply, her face changing dramatically.

"Adrian, how are you here?"