Dr. Patrick’s face drained of color, his previous confidence now replaced with a palpable fear. The room, once filled with his arrogance, was now heavy with the weight of impending consequences. He stumbled backward slightly, his bravado crumbling.
“Inspector?” he stammered, disbelief lacing his words.
“Yes, Inspector,” I confirmed, my voice steady, every word calculated. “And I have been observing your conduct, your prioritization of privilege over patient care for some time now. Your actions today merely expedited an inevitable investigation.”
