Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 248

Fred was taken aback by the conditions Kieran proposed. He had been hired by Kieran for a hefty fee, so he figured Kieran should be willing to meet any conditions he proposed.

But to his surprise, Kieran was adamant about one particular issue.

Kieran looked at Fred and said, “Please understand, professor, that this patient had always been treated by Dr. Brice Tranquil Care Hospital, even Dr. Brice resigned from another hospital to Tranquil Care Hospital for the sake of the patient. Dr. Brice knows this patient’s condition better than anyone else. I know you’re not a fan of working with people you don’t know, but having someone who knows the patient’s condition working with you should be a good thing, right? What do you think, professor?”

It was clear that Kieran was insistent on having Dr. Brice involved with this patient.

The professor didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he turned to look at Alvin.

Alvin promptly wheeled a chair over and placed it in front of the professor.

The professor stared at the coffee on the table, nodded slightly, and said with a serious expression, “I reckon I’ve had too much coffee. Mr. Hernandez doesn’t mind if I go to the bathroom first?”

“Of course.” Kieran stood up and approached the professor, ready to help, but the professor blocked him. The professor smiled at Kieran and said, “No need to, trouble yourself, Mr. Hernandez. Alvin can help me.”

With that, the professor looked at Alvin, who immediately wheeled the professor towards the restroom.

Vanessa stayed put, standing on the other side of the room.

Kieran glanced at Harding, who got up, patted Kieran on the shoulder, and said, “I’m gonna go for a smoke.”

After saying that, Harding left the room.

Kieran took out his phone and started fiddling with it.

After Harding left, he nodded at Karl at the door. He lit a cigarette but didn’t take a drag. Instead, he leaned in close to Karl’s ear and whispered, “Restroom.”

Karl pressed a button on his walkie-talkie and said, “Restroom.”

Dylan stood at the staircase, dressed in a white chef’s uniform with a chef’s hat and a mask covering his face.

-Upon hearing the message from the walkie-talkie, he quickly walked into the restroom. He followed closely behind the professor and then entered a stall, where he

started recording.

After the professor had Alvin check the surroundings to make sure none of Kieran’s people were around, he took out his phone and dialed Kyle’s number.

“Mr. Hernandez insists on having the patient’s previous primary doctor by my side… Yes, I haven’t agreed yet… Yes, I’m sure there’s nobody from Mr. Hernandez’s side around me… So, what should I do now?… Okay, I understand! I promise I won’t let the patient wake up. I want to hear my daughter’s voice…

In the restroom, Dylan accidentally overheard the professor’s conversation.

Through a quick glance, Dylan saw the professor angrily throw his phone against the wall.

the shattered phone. The professor took it from him and

wheel himself out of the

at the phone in the trash can and sent a message to Kieran. He quickly received a reply

bag, grumbling, “If you’re gonna smash it against the wall, just smash it against the wall! Why do you

he put the bagged

at the door and returned to the room.

as Harding was sitting down. He asked, “Did Dr. Ladd also step out for

nodded, “I went out for a

said, “Dr. Ladd, your hands don’t look like those of a habitual

that often, just occasionally,” Harding

he turned to Kieran and said, “I hope I didn’t keep you waiting too long, Mr. Hernandez.”

answer will be worth the wait,” Kieran responded

Neither of them was

me out so many times. This patient must be very important to you.”

cares deeply about,” Kieran

You’re right, Mr. Hernandez. Since Dr. Brice knows the patient the best, his involvement in the treatment process will certainly be beneficial. Don’t you agree,

Brice smiled and nodded,

one request, and I hope Mr.

“Go ahead.”

to act only as an assistant doctor. That is to say, Dr. Brice can’t

didn’t respond to the professor’s

can trust my professionalism, Mr. Hernandez. At present, I don’t trust any other professionals to adopt

the professor didn’t want Dr. Brice to learn his techniques.

silence, Kieran nodded with a

a successful collaboration.” The professor extended his hand to Dr. Brice.

shook hands with

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cooperate with the professor, and

asked again, “Professor, any other suggestions for the previous agreement? It’s

head with a smile, indicating

arranged for Karl to take the professor back to his hotel.

appeared, wearing

suits you fine.” Harding joked.

his recording device to Kieran, “Who’s pissed you off this time?”

The professor’s daughter might’ve been kidnapped. He just made

conversation Dylan recorded, the professor’s voice

discreetly and wouldn’t let

still let the professor get close to