Chapter 41 Uproar

+8 Pratis

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.”

the nephrology department was gathered in the director’s office.

Robin, allow me to introduce you to our

spoke. “This is the renowned Professor Robin. She has a new project and has chosen our hospital because

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,

fell over the room. The doctors exchanged looks, some unsure,

tapped the table to regain the group’s attention. “Don’t hold back, everyone.

stood and asked, “You’re talking about using artificial kidneys–how many live trials

“Over a thousand trials,

take that risk? What happens

remained composed. “The failure rate stems from genetic defects in the subjects, not

1/3

Chapter 41 Uproar

doctor was left speechless, unable to counter

+8 Pearis

from the back of the room, a voice spoke up. “There’s a patient

Stuman’s attention shifted

She’s in the SVIP

was fully engrossed in a video conference when

looking unusually shaken.

his hand to silence

at Central Hospital!” Tad said

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255