Now, they were all looking at Avianna. The attention was all on her, so she lowered her head in shame. Last month, she told a colleague how she got the special coffee. It was embarrassing after Camila pointed it out and mentioned her.

Despite everyone disrespecting her right from the start of the meeting, Camila did not resort to aggressive behavior.

Instead, she offered everyone a smile and maintained her composure the entire time. "Do you know what the kind of coffee I prefer?"

Before anyone could react, she said, "I like to eat sweets."

Referring to her black coffee, she explained, “I drink coffee for the boost, but it's too bitter for my taste. So I add a lot of sugar and milk to make it more enjoyable. It helps me not to taste the bitterness. Yesterday, I learned that someone very dear to me has a severe heart rate disorder. You're all familiar with this condition. It can be life-threatening at any moment. I often reflect on how our work is about saving lives. In a way, we're even more noble than doctors who cure and heal. We develop new medical solutions to preserve life. I'm confused. How did such a noble field become so petty?"

After she finished speaking, all the meeting attendees’ sound of breathing became Lighter.

Those who had opposed her began to reconsider.

What was the true purpose of their profession?

Their goal was to develop heart-saving technology.

Yet, because of disagreements with Camila, they repelled her.

Was that right?

Hilaria said first, "I'm ready to support your work moving forward. I was upset with you before because you accidentally stepped on my foot. Now, I see I was being petty and intolerant. I should have more faith in the institute director. He's dedicated years to the hospital and put in a lot of effort. I can't imagine he would entrust his responsibilities to just anyone without careful consideration. He must have really thought it through before choosing you as the director."

She then stood up and offered an apology, "I'm sorry."

Camila rested her hand on the table and responded, "I don't hold it against you."

Hyman, quietly observing from the side, also found inspiration in Camila's words.

If Camila was truly unqualified, why had the director confidently appointed her, despite the general disapproval?

Could it really be just because she had some influential support?

No one at the hospital seemed to favor her.

But she had never put anyone in a difficult position just because she had a backer.

Instead, it seemed like others were the ones causing her difficulties.