“I heard the hospital's packed with flu cases, not a room available yesterday.”
“Yet Carter secured this one for us.”
“We're indebted to him.”
Natalia's eyes went wide.
“Did he arrange this?”
“Sweet. I must thank him.”
“He really is a good kid.”
Isabel jumped on the opportunity.
“Mom, since Carter has been so good to you.”
She barreled on with a dramatic sigh.
“The Knight family wants Carter to lead R&D, but the veteran researchers won't respect him.”
“If Doctor N came on board, even as a consultant, Carter would gain the authority he needs.”
After she finished speaking, Isabel watched her mother's face.
Sure enough, she saw the conflict there.
Natalia had principles.
She hated calling in favors, but she hated owing them even more.
Natalia hesitated for a moment before sayi
