The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 537

Drake did not let the awkwardness affect him. He quickly recovered with a smile and said, " Dr. Ziegler, I contacted Dr. Richie about this case.

Leonard withdrew his hand. He thought Drake was Felix's friend, which was why he had bothered with the handshake in the first place. Since it was not the case, Leonard walked past Drake without another word. As Leonard approached the patient, Nancy and her relatives quickly stepped aside. After a brief examination, he looked up and asked, "Which one of you is Nancy Yonder?"

Nancy hesitated until Samantha gently pushed her forward. "H-Hello, Dr. Ziegler. I'm Nancy."

Leonard's expression softened considerably. "Don't worry. I've decided to take Mr. Niles' case. We'll move him to a special care unit, run some additional tests, and I'll personally perform the surgery at 6:00 pm." Though somewhat confused, Nancy knew Leonard's prestigious reputation just by seeing her relatives' awestruck expressions. "Thank you, Dr. Ziegler."

The medical team that had arrived with Leonard immediately began their preparations.

Just as Leonard was about to leave, Nancy gathered her courage and asked, "Dr. Ziegler, may I know who helped arrange this?"

nearby.

agreed to keep his involvement secret. He did not want

and her relatives turned to Felix with expressions of both gratitude and shame. Only a short while ago, they had dismissed him with harsh words, yet now, they owed him everything. Drake stood there with a darkening

Nancy said as she approached

the situation. "I just happen to know Dr. Ziegler, so I made

as Samantha's intense gaze held the unmistakable

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really just a friend?" Samantha

meaningful look and blushed. "Mom! What are

seems like

that there was more to him than met the eye. In fact, she even wondered if she was even worthy. Just as Felix left the hospital, Drake confronted him in the parking lot. "Felix! Are you