He had spoken with the hospital’s administrative office and learned that Ádám’s promotion was not guaranteed.
There were questions about financial records that needed to be reviewed before any appointment could be approved.
My father’s recommendation had been important, but it was never supposed to replace the hospital’s investigation.
— Eszter, I want you to understand something, he said. Your relationship and his professional situation are separate matters. Don’t let anyone pressure you into signing anything.
I thanked him.
Then I remembered the document Nelli had shown me.
There was a reference number at the bottom.
I sent a photograph to our lawyer.
His reply came less than an hour later.
“Do not sign anything connected with this arrangement until we have examined the original documents.”
