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.

when they walked out, George

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was somewhat familiar

for surgery,”

family looked at the lit surgical light and then at George’s tall figure standing by

agreed to

asked. “Dylan, who

curious why George trusted

felt

were they asking him?

Isabelle had saved Magnus. If the

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Jenkins, she… she… Dylan glanced at George, stammering,

Everyone fell silent..

members were filled with regret. They should have done more to stop this. George’s trust in Isabelle and his statement had led them to believe she might be another Dr. Seely.

it seemed George might be overly worried

himself and asked, “What’s so

Dylan stammered, “I

to cry. He only knew Isabelle practiced alternative medicine and acupuncture. He had no

hospital room, Bernice

“Sam, did your Uncle George really let that young girl

Sam hesitated. ‘Grandma…”

Sam’s expression, Bernice nearly fainted.

also a young girl. If there’s one genius, there can be

though he lacked confidence in

sound of Isabelle’s

“Heartbeat.”

“Rinnd neecur

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“Surgical scissors.”

“Straight vascular clamp.”

middle part of the chest

Finally, Isabelle said, “Suture. The

I’ll handle the

from before the surgery. He was now

everyone outside the operating room looked over and moved forward. their hearts pounding with anxiety.

a miracle seemed slim.

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

Successful?