The Unlucky Turn by Mark Twain 348
Leilani smiled. “You’re too kind, Mr. Dillon. You and your team put in a lot of effort during this process. Mr. Chilton’s recovery isn’t just my doing; you and your staff worked hard for it, too.”
Especially in the later stages, Leilani had only been responsible for assessing Mr. Chilton’s recovery progress. She had the easiest job. A lot of the time, the preparation of treatments, administering medication, and monitoring drug reactions were handled by Floyd’s team.
Hearing this, Floyd smiled with relief. “Leilani, working with you during this time has taught me a lot, too. Your medical skills and courage far exceed those of many so-called ‘experts.”
Floyd paused, then suddenly deepened his tone, looking at Leilani with a serious and solemn expression. “Leilani, although I’ve asked you this before… You’re leaving today. Unless we make specific plans, we might not have many chances to see each other in the future. So today, I want to ask you seriously one more time: Are you interested in joining my research team?”
“Your team?” Leilani paused, remembering that he had mentioned it before.
Floyd nodded, his eyes eager. “Yes! With your ability, you could lead a team independently. You might even…”
He hesitated, then said, “You might even have the opportunity to access much higher-level medical projects.”
Leilani caught the deeper meaning in his words.
Higher-level projects? Could it be related to that mysterious VIP?
She thought for a moment but didn’t agree immediately. She just smiled faintly. “Mr. Dillon, thank you for your appreciation, but I need to think about this. Once I’ve considered it, I’ll message you right away.”
Floyd didn’t push. He gave a hearty laugh. “Alright! Take your time. The spot is always open for you!”
The lingering light of the sunset spilled onto the stone steps of the villa entrance, casting long shadows of Floyd and Leilani.
Floyd clasped his hands behind his back, looking at the young but composed woman in front of him. The thought of Leilani leaving today made him feel unexpectedly reluctant.
“Leilani… If you really don’t join my team, chances for us to meet will be rare.” Floyd sighed with regret. His reluctance and his desire to recruit talent were plainly written on his face.
Leilani smiled at his words. “Mr. Dillon, you’re not going to miss me, are you?”
Admitting he would miss someone wasn’t something a man of Floyd’s age and status would easily say out loud. He glared at her, pretending to be stern. “Who’s going to miss you? I’m just afraid you’ll let all that skill go to waste!”
Despite his words, his eyes betrayed a hint of melancholy. This girl, though young, possessed medical skills and insights that rivaled any expert. Discussing cases with her over this period had given him plenty of new ideas as well.
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Leilani saw through him and spoke gently. “Mr. Dillon, don’t worry. Even if I don’t join your team, we can still stay in touch and exchange ideas often.”
She paused, then added earnestly. “Working with you has been very beneficial for me, too.”
Floyd’s eyes lit up. “Really?”
Clearly, he enjoyed the praise coming from Leilani.
Leilani nodded. “Of course.”
Floyd was an expert who had researched medicine for decades. In the field of systematic medical research, He was arguably the top authority in the country.
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