Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 128

Chapter 128:

She was right, and time was of the essence.

However, Orion’s frown only deepened. Despite the truth in her analysis, he wasn’t about to let her dictate the course of action. “The patient is unconscious, battling heart failure. Emergency surgery is the only option now. The donor heart has arrived. We must proceed immediately. Contact the family; I’ll administer the cardiac stimulant myself.”

Casey, standing nearby, let out a dry chuckle, his lips curling with mockery as his gaze flicked to Khloe. “Dr. Ruiz, you should know Khloe’s the one who plans on operating on Mr. Sampson. She even invited me to join her.”

Orion shot her a frigid look. “Her advice might have been sound, but performing a heart transplant? That’s out of the question. Theoretical knowledge is completely different from practical skills. No one could do it—not even you, Casey, with your reputation as a prodigy surgeon. Now, enough of this nonsense; everyone out!”

He turned briskly, planning to inform the family, when Khloe’s voice rang out again. “A single cardiac stimulant won’t save him. Pinning your hopes on meds alone is reckless.”

gaze met his, unflinching. “Face it, Dr. Ruiz, you’re nothing more

silence fell over the

etched on every face. No one had expected her

his fury barely contained. “You insolent girl! Do you even hear yourself? If I’m a quack, then what does

a confident smile, her eyes gleaming with defiance. “I can guarantee the success of the

talk as though this is just a minor procedure, but it isn’t! Mr. Sampson’s condition is beyond critical. His heart valve is partially necrotic, and there’s a malignant tumor dangerously close to his heart. The risks are astronomical! Even the best surgeons wouldn’t dare promise success, so what makes you

boldly, her smirk deepening as she met his glare head-on. “If

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anger flared, his hand twitching as he itched to smack the arrogance right off

to play hero. The surgery requires exceptional skill—skills that a mere auditor like you can’t even dream of. You’re not just overestimating yourself; you’re risking the reputation of

toward him, her heel clicking against

about. That way, if anything goes wrong, I can take the blame. But if I succeed, the school’s name will resound across the country. Unless, of course, you’re afraid of being overshadowed by

bolt of lightning. Khloe had hit a