Ivy had overheard the patient's conversation earlier, and she reminded him, "Uncle Will, while your condition may not be curable, as long as you receive proper care and follow the medical advice here at the hospital, the likelihood of a relapse is very low. However, if you insist on leaving the hospital and delay your treatment, the likelihood of relapse will be more than 50%." The patient known as Uncle Will simply waved her off. "Dr. Jones, please don't try to stop me.” With a bitter expression, Ivy said, "In that case, sign a declaration stating that you voluntarily give up treatment at County Clinic." "Okay!" Uncle Will waved his hand and signed the declaration immediately. After signing the document, he tossed the pen aside and waved to the other patients with a cheerful smile. "I'll go and be the first to try it. If I get cured, I'll let you all know, and you can go there as well!" "Okay." With Uncle Will leaving in high spirits, the other patients remained behind, but Ivy's heart grew heavy. "You follow up on his condition discreetly, and if you notice anything amiss, report back to me immediately," she instructed Alyssa. "Yes." In addition to Ivy's patient seeking a transfer to another clinic, there was another headache awaiting Roland. "Dr. Roland, we don't want our last month's salary. Today is our last day at County Clinic." Out of the 15 nurses in the clinic, 13 were quitting, including Nurse Zaya and Maya. They handed in their resignations, making it a difficult situation for Roland. Roland rubbed his temples, feeling a strong headache coming on. "I've treated you well at County Clinic. How can you betray us like this?" "Dr. Roland, Potts Medical Clinic is offering us double the salary. Dr. Ticko is friendly, highly skilled, and with City A First Hospital backing him. It's only natural for us to follow him!" one nurse replied. Just as the conversation continued, Ivy entered the office. The group of nurses led by Nurse Zaya sneered. "We'd rather leave than stay with this cold and unfeeling person. If it weren't for her schemes, Dr. Ticko wouldn't have been forced to resign!""Dr. Ticko resigned because he was involved with a female doctor at the hospital. Didn't you all see it clearly that day? How can Dr. Jones falsely accuse him?" Roland looked at them in frustration, his headache worsening. At this point, Maya stood up and retorted, "Dr. Ticko was drugged. Dr. Jones is the one having an inappropriate relationship with Director Malcom at the hospital. They're involved!" "Shut up!" Roland slammed his hand on the desk and sternly scolded, "Dr. Jones and Director Malcom have a professional working relationship. Don't spread baseless rumors!" Roland might not agree with many things his brother-in-law did, but he believed in his character. After all, he had seen his dedication to his work, and his loyalty to his sister was unwavering. Accusing Ivy of being romantically involved with Director Malcom was ridiculous. "We haven't falsely accused anyone! Jessie was kicked out by Ivy because she witnessed Ivy and Director Malcom going out together, holding hands, eating, and she got retaliated against." Hearing this, Ivy furrowed her brow. She thought she must have misheard. Weren't the rumors about her and Director Malcom and Jessie's departure based on clear evidence? How could they turn around and deny everything that had happened? Roland wanted to defend Ivy based on facts, but she smiled and interrupted him, saying, "Dr. Roland, people move up and water flows down. Let them go." Roland wanted to say more, but he saw that these nurses had made up their minds, and further persuasion would be futile. He reluctantly agreed to their resignations. Resignations would be effective immediately. Soon, the patients who had heard the rumors also began to make a fuss. They argued that they wanted to be discharged because County Clinic was about to close down, but everyone knew it was Potts Medical Clinic's doing behind the scenes. Seeing that the situation was getting out of control, Ivy and Roland didn't stop them and let them sign voluntary discharge forms and leave. Those who remained were either in a vegetative state or had just undergone surgery and were unable to leave. County Clinic was not very large, and with 80% of the nurses and patients gone, it felt eerily empty. Ivy and the remaining nurses visited the patients one by one to understand their needs, keeping them busy. Even Director Malcom, who was on vacation, was called back to help. To fill the staff shortage, Director Malcom brought his full-time wife, Marissa, into the clinic.Marissa had been the head nurse at City A First Hospital for years before marrying Director Malcom. She had won the "Golden Nurse" award for three consecutive years and was a legend in the nursing field. After marrying Director Malcom, she focused on being a full-time wife. Over the years, Marissa had managed to act as a personal intermediary during her free time and, thanks to her extensive network, connected various levels of hospitals and clinics in City A with qualified doctors and nurses. She had become a big shot in the headhunting industry, earning almost ten times what her husband made each month. When Ivy arrived at County Clinic, she saw Marissa discussing work with two young nurses while walking. It was the first time she had seen Marissa since joining the clinic. Marissa had a short, clean hairstyle and an elegant, graceful demeanor. "Mrs. Malcom..." "Call me Marissa," Marissa interrupted Ivy with a smile. "Are you Dr. Jones involved in the rumors with Director Malcom?" Marissa's bright eyes examined Ivy carefully. Ivy's heart raced. She had dispelled the rumors about her and Director Malcom long ago, and Marissa had been involved in that process. So why did it seem... As Ivy struggled to find the right words, she was surprised to see Marissa start laughing. "Who in their right mind would spread such rumors?" Marissa asked one of the nurses next to her. "How could this lovely young lady be interested in my old husband, who is so far from being a gentleman?" Ivy's mouth twitched, and for a moment, she didn't know how to respond. Marissa always had a way of defusing awkward situations when the atmosphere reached its lowest point. She handed a thick stack of documents to Ivy and said with a smile, "Dr. Jones, there are profiles for nine nurses and one doctor here. Please review them. If everything looks good, have them come in for work this afternoon. Let's first get through the clinic's crisis, and then we can talk further." The elegant lady before her could tilt the balance in the medical profession and find opportunities for them. When she wasn't at work, she was a playful and cheerful companion, always capable of completing tasks efficiently in a carefree and lighthearted manner. Ivy smiled and replied, "Nurse Marissa, I'm not good at management, and I don't like it either. I trust that the people you've chosen will be the best fit for the clinic. Let's follow your arrangements." "Great!" Marissa smiled and acknowledged before leaving with the young nurses. No one knew exactly what had happened at County Clinic, but judging from the deserted state of the clinic, it seemed like the building was on the brink of collapse. Building? Pfft! Dr. Ticko spat at County Clinic and finally felt a sense of satisfaction in venting his frustrations. That morning, he had called his daughter, Tanya, to come to the clinic. Tanya was a renowned orthopedic chief physician at City A First Hospital, and her reputation quickly attracted people from all over the County. The queues for appointments were spiraling both inside and outside the clinic. With such popularity, taking down County Clinic was no longer a dream! Dr. Ticko felt more delighted as he thought about it, so he called Jenny and Tanya and headed to County Clinic. ***