Everyone gathered, laughing and chatting. Although it was only their fifth year, the classmates had noticeably changed after their internships.
They had become more composed, their faces reflecting newfound maturity. Their conversations no longer revolved around small campus matters but focused instead on industry trends and workplace dynamics.
The lively atmosphere lifted everyone’s spirits. However, since Sophia had to return to her clinic, she left as soon as the event ended.
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On the bus ride back, Sophia suddenly spotted someone.
It was Nathan!
He was hugging and flirting openly with a girl. But the girl wasn’t Anna—it was Anna’s close friend from the neighboring dormitory.
The area was far from campus, so the pair acted without restraint, displaying affection publicly.
Sophia frowned deeply. Nathan was indeed an idiot! Failing to win her over, he had shifted his attention to Anna’s best friend. What a truly despicable man!
Sophia wondered if Anna knew about this.
Contemplating her next move, she took out her phone and snapped photos of the two.
She hesitated for a while, debating whether to send them to Anna. Just then, her phone rang.
On the other end, Aaron’s excited voice came through: “Sophia, we have the perfect opportunity for the divorce! This time, we can definitely force Scott Richard to cough up your alimony!”
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Sophia hurried to meet Aaron, who was holding up a newspaper with an elated expression.
“Look at this!” Aaron said. “The Scott Group just got hit with some negative news, and their stock has plummeted! People are dumping shares, and the company’s market value dropped by 1 billion Dollar overnight!”
Sophia frowned and quickly scanned the news article.
It described a local citizen, Mr. Owen, who had been diagnosed with oral cancer. He had no family history of cancer and was the first in his family to develop the disease. At first, he thought it was just bad luck, but after talking with his doctor, he learned that improper use of toothpaste could potentially lead to oral cancer.
This revelation startled Mr. Owen, as he had been using a toothpaste produced by the Scott Group for nearly a year. Previously, he had no issues, but after switching to this particular toothpaste, he developed oral cancer. Suspicious of the toothpaste, Mr. Owen reported the matter to the relevant authorities, who launched an investigation and demanded that the Scott Group provide all relevant documentation.
The article included commentary from local dentists. One stated, “Flavoring agents in toothpaste can carry carcinogenic risks. While Scott Group’s toothpaste claims to contain traditional medicinal ingredients and is marketed as all-natural, traditional medicine often has strong, unpleasant tastes. The company likely used artificial flavoring to improve the flavor, which could pose a carcinogenic risk. Furthermore, modern research shows that many traditional medicinal ingredients may also have carcinogenic properties.”
Sophia folded the newspaper and fell into thought. The doctor’s analysis wasn’t entirely wrong—flavoring agents could potentially cause cancer, but when used in consumables, the risks were typically minimal. Moreover, cancer development involves numerous factors. While it was understandable that Mr. Own suspected the toothpaste, that didn’t mean it was the direct cause of his oral cancer. The distinction was significant.
“What’s your point, Mr. Aaron?” Sophia asked.
Aaron smirked, his sharp gaze glinting with insight. “Dr. Smith, if I’m not mistaken, they’ll be coming to you soon.”
