No Strings Attached

The moment the command was given, the door to the hospital room swung open.

Dawson strode in, flanked by a team of international experts. With a warm expression, he addressed Heidi, "Ms. Heidi, this is the specialist team Mr. Hayes has flown in from overseas. They're here to ensure you pull through. But before we proceed with any treatment, we'll need to run some tests."

At those words, everyone in the room paused, taken aback. Paolo immediately objected, "What are you trying to do? Heidi's in no state for this. What kind of circus act is this?"

Dawson nodded politely, "Mr. Paolo, Mr. Hayes has his doubts about the competency of the doctors in this hospital. He's concerned they might be mishandling Ms. Heidi's condition, hence the need for a second opinion from these specialists."

Leonora's voice came out sharp and cold. "How dare you! This hospital is under the Hayes family's name. Our medical staff are among the best in the country. Are you trying to undermine your own establishment?"

was misrecorded as a voluntary pain-free procedure. It led to a major misunderstanding between him and Attorney Clara. Mr. Hayes doesn't want

was indeed lan's right-hand man, handling the forceful Leonora

her teeth were nearly grinding to dust. "You're just trying to delay the rescue, aren't you? Are you looking for excuses to let Heidi die? Over my

simple checkup is causing you all this distress. What are you so afraid of?

like a whip, causing an involuntary shudder to pass through him. Trying to regain his composure, Paolo retorted, "Nonsense! Why on earth would we play games

of devotion? Is that the devotion you had for Aunt May?" Paolo was left speechless, unsure of whether lan had evidence on Heidi or May. He clenched his fists

took a document from Dawson and slammed it onto Paolo.

Paolo, you'd care to explain how three years ago, Heidi orchestrated an ambush on me and then took a knife meant for me? What

a confession from the assassin but also Heidi's