CHAPTER 116 A BIG MOVE

Finally, he reached for the envelope, his fingers brushing the edge of it. “I’ll need to see the check. For verification purposes.” Madeline slid the envelope across the desk, her smile deepening. “As you wish, doctor.” Dr. Yang’s hand closed over the envelope, the sound of the paper crinkling in his grasp filling the silence. He opened it, his eyes widening slightly at the sight of the check inside. With a slow, deliberate motion, Dr. Yang returned the check to the envelope, his mind racing. “You understand,” he began, his voice measured, “that this is a serious breach of ethics.” Madeline inclined her head in acknowledgement. “I understand, doctor. But you also understand that sometimes, the greater good requires us to bend the rules a little. And, in this case, I think we can both agree that keeping the man I love is a worthy cause.” Dr. Yang’s jaw clenched, but he nodded. Dr. Yang stood, his movements stiff with unease. “I’ll have the paperwork ready for you by the end of th