Chapter 704

Achill ran through Jennifer as Donald turned to leave . Once his back was turned , tears silently streamed down her face , unseen t
him .
At Horizonlead Group , after finishing his meeting , Jonathan returned to his office and was surprised to find that Donald had been waiting for him for three hours
Jonathan thought , “ That was quick . I’d only reported Jennifer yesterday. ”
With a reluctant gesture , Jonathan still let Donald into his office .
“ If you’re here for Jennifer , you might as well leave . I’ve already reported her for falsifying my DNA test results . She’s unfit for her position ,” Jonathan said .
“ Jonathan , I know she was wrong . I’m begging you . Please calm down and give her this one chance ,” Donald replied .
Jonathan continued , “ It’s not that I won’t let it go . I helped her get that deputy director role , and if I could lift her up , I can as easily take her down . It’s all about her character .
“ No matter whether Teresa threatened Jennifer or not , a truly ethical doctor would never compromise their professional integrity by falsifying records for anyone’s sake . ”
Donald pressed his lips together and finally said , “ You’re right , but Jennifer is pregnant . ”
Jonathan was momentarily taken aback and then let out a cold , bitter laugh .
Jonathan thought , ‘ Again ? Christian’s wife got pregnant , so I let him off . When Cheryl got pregnant , I spared her too . Now , Donald’s wife is pregnant too ? Who’s next to get pregnant ? ”
“Jonathan , I know you’ve helped me and Jennifer so much , and yet she repaid your kindness with betrayal . I have no right to ask you for anything , but I’m begging you to let her go this time . ”
With those words , Donald collapsed to the ground .
Jonathan rubbed his temples in exasperation and wearily motioned for Donald to get up . He was tired of Donald always lowering himself like this to solve problems .
“ This is as far as I’ll compromise . I won’t press charges , but she must resign and leave this field for good . After faking the DNA results for Mike and me , I can’t just let it go . ”
“ Alright , I understand , ” Donald replied and promised he would make sure Jennifer resigned voluntarily .
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At home , Teresa was unaware of the latest updates . After some thought , she called Jennifer to warn her that Jonathan planned to sue over the falsified DNA results and give her a heads – up .
Jennifer said with a sigh , “ Donald went to see Jonathan . He said he’d drop the lawsuit against me , but only if I resign volun .
Jennifer paused , her words hanging in the air ,
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“ I’m at your place . Let’s talk in person , ” Jennifer added .
After the call ended , Jennifer came up in the elevator . Teresa opened the door and , seeing her haggard face and prim reluctantly stepped aside to let her in .
Jennifer handed Teresa a bank card with 30 thousand dollars to cover her medical bills from the hospitalization and partially compensate for Teresa’s Porsche ,
“ I know your Porsche is worth much more than 30 thousand dollars , ” Jennifer said , “ but the police haven’t found the hit – and – run driver yet . Once they do , I’ll ensure you receive the rest of the compensation . ”
Teresa averted her gaze and said , “ You’ve already suffered enough from the miscarriage . I’ll get myself a new car , ”
“ I don’t want to resign ,” Jennifer murmured , lowering her head .
Jennifer lowered her head and said quietly , “ I’ve consulted a lawyer . If you’re willing to testify that you threatened and coerced me into falsifying that report for you , I’d most likely be acquitted . ”
“ You’re going to pin all the blame on me ? ” Teresa asked , her heart plummeting . Every grievance she’d corked up for so long finally
burst free .
Teresa continued , “ I shielded you from Jonathan , stayed silent while he accused me of forcing that lie , and now you’ll sacrifice me to save your job ?
“ You forged the report , hid the switch , blocked me from confessing to Mike , and now you want to wash your hands clean and leave me to take the fall ? Do you think I’m such a pushover ? ”
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