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.”

minutes later, every doctor from the nephrology

Stuman’s face was flushed with enthusiasm. “Professor Robin, allow me to

project and has chosen our hospital because of our exceptional resources and expertise. Let’s work

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 cover all the costs

silence fell over the room. The doctors exchanged

the table to regain the group’s attention. “Don’t hold

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

without hesitation. “Over a thousand trials, with

willing to take that

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was left speechless, unable to counter her response.

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“There’s a patient who might fit the criteria. Ms. Leah Nelson. What about her?”

shifted immediately. “Who?”

the SVIP room,” came the

fully engrossed in a video conference when the door to his office opened

looking unusually shaken.

his hand to silence the call and turned his

She’s at Central Hospital!” Tad said

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