A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 472

The doctor’s face was grave. As a physician, this was the last thing she

wanted to see.

She and Max stood silently, both staring at Alessia. Her complexion was ghostly pale, lips drained of all color. Neither said a word.

“The radio’s still dead, and the road’s blocked–no way an ambulance can get up here. We’ll have to carry her down the mountain ourselves. Right now, keeping her alive is all that matters.” Max stood up, his own face tight with worry.

“I agree,” Cole said quietly. He held Alessia’s cold, limp hand in his, his other hand gently brushing her brow.

The doctor sighed, knowing there was no other way.

“I’ll have my team stabilize her for the descent. Our hospital staff are waiting halfway down. The road from the village is passable–once you reach it, you can drive the rest of the way. But…” She hesitated, her voice dropping. “Her blood type is rare. Even if you get her to the hospital, if there’s no matched donor, then-”

She didn’t finish the sentence.

“Let’s get her down first. Once we have cell service at the hospital, we’ll figure out the rest.” Cole’s voice was steady, but his jaw was set in determination.

know. She’ll

assistant. I’ll stay behind to help here.” Max placed a reassuring hand on

was clear–he was entrusting Alessia to Cole’s

in two–some stayed in the village, others remained here. Every extra pair of hands made a

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knew, she’d have insisted on staying to help

was his first priority–always. There was never any

Cole said, glancing at Max as the medics

just nodded silently, understanding passing between them without a word. Then they

a new

“Cole! Max!”

to see the Morton brothers, Justin, Stella, and Queenie racing toward them, breathless and covered

Where’s Lessie?” Ethan called

their friends reached the village, most of those trapped inside had already been rescued. The buildings here were mostly single–story, and after the chaos, the elderly

summit, the entire village had mobilized. The elders and women worked through the night, clearing the path to the mountain. Only now did the friends finally make