Chapter 41 Uproar

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Sophie stood frozen, caught off guard by the two older women who had just seen right through her.

For a moment, she realized she had underestimated them–she had nearly convinced them to side with her.

“Ma’am, you asked for us to weigh in, but now you’re backing out? If your adopted daughter won’t even acknowledge you, that’s on you, not her,” one of the women said.

Another woman took a step forward, her voice steady. Don’t worry, sweetheart. Go on ahead. We’ll handle this.”

Charmaine gave them a grateful nod. “Thank you, ladies.”

With that, Sophie found herself surrounded by the women and the crowd, helpless as–Charmaine walked

away.

Charmaine entered the restroom, reappearing moments later in a black long–sleeve shirt, a matching mask, and a black cap that hid most of her face, leaving only her eyes visible.

She pressed the button for the elevator, her steps confident as she made her way to the director’s office.

Without hesitation, she opened the door. The director looked up, startled. Charmaine’s voice was low, edged with purpose. “I’m Robin. I need to speak with Mr. Stuman about a potential collaboration.”

every doctor from the nephrology

was flushed with enthusiasm. “Professor Robin, allow me to introduce

Robin. She has a new project and has

cleared her throat and spoke calmly, “I have a project focused on artificial kidney transplants. I’m looking for young patients who need non–urgent kidney transplants. Given your hospital’s reputation, I’d like to know if you have any suitable candidates. I’ll

The doctors exchanged looks, some unsure, others

tapped the table to regain the group’s attention. “Don’t hold back, everyone. Professor Robin is open to any questions.”

“You’re talking about using artificial kidneys–how many live trials have you done before considering human

trials, with a

skeptical doctor’scoffed, “Ninety percent? You’re willing to take that

defects in the subjects,

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a voice spoke up. “There’s a patient who might fit the criteria. Ms. Leah Nelson. What

Stuman’s attention shifted

the SVIP room,” came the

a video conference when the door to his office opened abruptly.

looking unusually shaken.

his hand

at Central Hospital!” Tad said urgently.

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