Chapter 18 - The New Medical Empire
Three weeks later, a grand press conference was held at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
The entire amphitheater was packed with journalists, medical board members, and international health officials. Standing at the podium under the glaring television lights was Dr. Arya Vance, dressed in a sharp charcoal suit, flanked by her mother—now fully recovered—and Rocco Marchetti watching proudly from the front row.
"Three years ago, my license was stripped, my name was dragged through the mud, and an elite syndicate attempted to bury my career," Arya’s voice rang out, clear, confident, and broadcast live to millions across the globe. "Today, I am proud to announce that the corruption at the heart of this institution has been completely eradicated."
She paused, looking directly into the camera lenses.
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"Effective immediately, I am assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer and Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Johns Hopkins, alongside the establishment of the Marchetti-Vance Global Medical Foundation, dedicated to providing elite, corruption-free healthcare to those the system has abandoned."
The room erupted into a deafening roar of applause. Flashbulbs blinded the stage. Arya didn't smile smugly; she simply stood tall, knowing justice had finally been served.
