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?"

standing quietly nearby. "It was Felix. He's the one you should

secret. He did not want to complicate his

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 expression. He was frustrated that Felix had overshadowed his perfect opportunity to

said as

just happen to know Dr. Ziegler, so I made a call. It's not a

gaze held the unmistakable look

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really just a friend?" Samantha asked after Felix

look and blushed. "Mom! What are

seems like such a gentleman, and after how he

qualities, but she could not shake the feeling that there was more to him than met the eye. In fact, she even wondered if she was even worthy. Just as Felix left