My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon by Lydia Pierce

Eric looked at Grant, a polite yet distant smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. He nodded slightly and said, "That's me."

When Dominic and Norman heard him admit it, their faces darkened. Even though Dominic didn't follow the medical field closely, he'd still heard about this renowned figure, Dr. Apple.

It was said that at just eighteen, Eric had published a groundbreaking research paper that solved one of the greatest challenges in cardiovascular disease in the country. Since then, he'd saved countless lives, reputed as the highest authority in the field. How on earth had Audrey managed to bring in someone like him? With Eric's arrival, everyone present found their thoughts wandering in different directions.

But Grant didn't care what anyone else thought. He looked at Eric with admiration simply, saying, "With you here, Dr. Apple, this surgery's success rate will undoubtedly be one hundred percent!"

Eric gave a polite nod, smiling slightly without responding.

Finally, Norman couldn't hold back any longer and blurted out loudly, "That's impossible! This kid's got to be a fake! There's no way the renowned Dr. Apple could be so young!"

'And if Audrey really knows such an influential person, why would she have gone through Grant at all? If she actually knows Eric, wouldn't she have put Jessica in a VIP room from the start?' Norman thought.

As soon as he looked at Norman, Grant's previously cordial expression grew dark again. "Stop spouting nonsense," he snapped, "and who'd dare impersonate Dr. Apple? His kind of surgical expertise isn't something just anyone can fake."

Grant continued, "And I once saw Dr. Apple from a distance at a medical conference. I may not have had the chance to introduce myself then, but I'd never mistake him."

his teeth. This young man, plain in appearance, was actually Eric, a leader in cardiovascular

with a suggestion quickly. "Dr. Apple, if you're willing, would you consider letting me assist you

hesitate. "Sure,

replied, stepping aside to

were about to leave, Norman called

moving in front of him to block his way, determined

Norman wasn't looking at her. Stretching his neck, he addressed Eric with eagerness, saying, "Dr. Apple, I'd be happy to assist you as well. My medical expertise is among

anyone's opinion. He thought, 'The chance to work alongside the legendary Dr.

this operation, my own reputation in the medical

see what you're trying to do. You're not qualified to

Fletcher, you know my skill level. Why wouldn't

three days to hand over your duties. If

rigid with disbelief. "Mr. Fletcher, I've worked here for over twenty years. Maybe I haven't given my life to this place, but I've

Grant said, his tone severe. "People like you aren't fit to call themselves doctors. St. Johnson can't afford to keep someone like you on

how brazenly shameless he was, hoping to profit off of