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Dr. Douglas had originally spoken those words with a semblance of trepidation, knowing full well that money talks. Although he disdained the idea, he had no intention of offending Daniel Cooper, whose reputation was notoriously fierce.
But when he saw how impolite Amelia was in her response, his anger shot through the roof, and he pointed at her nose and cursed, "Aren't you just someone who climbed up by stepping on men's shoulders? Relying on that ambiguous relationship with Daniel Cooper, do you think you are someone important? When you're trying to act like a big shot, you should weigh yourself properly. Remember to leave a way out for yourself, and don't end up like your father, toiling for nothing in the end."
Dr. Douglas's words were too vicious, and immediately, a deadly silence enveloped the surroundings. Amelia's face was terrifying, to the extent that even Benjamin Parker was too fearful to persuade her further.
