Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 169 Against All Odds

George said, “I’ve already stated that she will perform the surgery. Just cooperate with her, and I’ll take full responsibility for any issues that arise.”

Bernice hesitated. George?”

George cut her off. “Sam, help Grandma rest.

Sam nodded. “Yes…

Despite the opposition, George sent Isabelle into the operating room.

As Isabelle went to change into her surgical gown, Mr. Garth followed her. “Miss Jenkins, is there anything I can assist you with?”

Isabelle replied, “I might need you to help maintain the patient’s heart function if my hands are occupied.”

She took the opportunity to ask Mr. Garth for detailed information about old Mr. Harris’s condition.

Soon, Isabelle was fully dressed in her surgical gown, mask, cap, and goggles, appearing at the operating room door, completely covered.

Ignoring the stares from others, she locked eyes with George.

George’s face remained impassive, but his eyes betrayed him.

Isabelle considered asking if he dared to change into scrubs and watch the surgery, but she thought better of it, finding it a bit inhumane.

She walked up to him and said, “I’ve never had a failed surgery.” With that, she entered the operating

гооп.

Inside the operating room, Isabelle examined old Mr. Harris’s condition.

His lips were dark purple, and she checked his pupils as well.

Given his status, he surely had a personal doctor and regular monthly check–ups, yet no one had caught this until the toxin had reached his lungs and the symptoms became obvious.

This toxin wasn’t simple.

Under the complicated gazes of everyone in the room except Mr. Garth, Isabelle took old Mr. Harris’s pulse for two minutes.

The group exchanged looks, speechless.

The attending doctor wanted to speak but, recalling George’s unwavering authority outside, swallowed his

words.

Today’s fiasco would undoubtedly be the biggest joke of his medical career.

that when they walked out, George wouldn’t direct

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was somewhat familiar to her.

for surgery,”

the lit surgical light and then at George’s

had really agreed to let

who

George trusted her so much.

Dylan felt

were they asking him?

saved Magnus. If the surgery failed,

*

she… Dylan glanced at George,

Everyone fell silent..

have done more to stop this. George’s trust in Isabelle and his statement had led them to believe she

might be overly worried and

steadied himself and asked, “What’s so

Dylan stammered, “I

knew Isabelle practiced alternative medicine and acupuncture. He had no idea she was skilled in surgery

the hospital room, Bernice finally collected

Uncle George really

Sam hesitated. ‘Grandma…”

Sam’s expression, Bernice

Uncle George. He’s right. Dr. Seely was also a young girl. If there’s

reassure her, though he lacked confidence in his own

with only the sound of Isabelle’s professional and

“Heartbeat.”

“Rinnd neecur

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169 Against All

“Surgical scissors.”

“Straight vascular clamp.”

part of the chest and

four hours. Finally, Isabelle

do it. I’ll handle the suturing,” the

surgery. He was now eager to assist, like a student. wanting to impress

surgical light went off, and everyone outside the operating room looked over

of a miracle

masks, and tried to contain their excitement and enthusiasm. “The surgery was a great success.

Successful?