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Evita’s eyebrow rose almost in amusement at Marcus’s firm refusal.
“Mr. Vaughn, is this really necessary? Consider your son’s view as a father. Is clinging to this partnership worth letting your son suffer through losing you?”
The weight of Evita’s words impacted Lauren Vaughn, who once again looked at his father, his eyes silently begging.
Overwhelmed by the sight of his son so easily manipulated by Evita, Marcus felt a rush of anger. He pointed at Lauren, his face flushing with fury, but before words could escape his lips, he gripped his chest and fell into unconsciousness.
“Father!” Lauren shouted, swiftly pressing the emergency call button.
Medical staff hurried into the room and started immediate intervention, yet Marcus remained unconscious on the hospital bed.
“Doctor, why hasn’t my father woken up?” Lauren inquired, his anxiety evident.
With a concerned look, the doctor replied gravely, “I’m afraid the stress was too much for him to bear. At this point, we’re uncertain of the outcome.”
“How has this happened…” Lauren murmured, overwhelmed with sorrow.
His eyes then darted to Evita, seeking any sliver of hope.
“Miss Gordon, I will contact Timeless Elegance right now to cease our partnership. Please, get your doctor to see my father!”
Lauren quickly made arrangements over the phone to end the partnership with Timeless Elegance, then assured Evita, “I’ve informed them to stop our collaboration. Once your doctor helps my father, I’ll ensure he agrees to a deal with your company.”
In the hospital parking lot, Isabella and Susan were about to leave after Susan’s check-up when Isabella’s phone rang. She picked up.
“Uncle? You’re saying Mr. Vaughn wants to… terminate the agreement… from the hospital?”
Seeing Isabella’s expression turn serious, Susan signaled that she could go ahead with her matters.
Isabella acknowledged with a nod and said to Luka, “I’m actually at the hospital now. I’ll find out what’s happening.”
After she ended the call, Susan expressed her concern, asking, “Isabella, is everything okay? Do you want me to head back alone? I can take a taxi.”
“That’s not necessary.” Isabella gripped Susan’s hand reassuringly. “I’ll be quick. Wait for me in the car.”
“Alright.”
Susan didn’t ask further. After a quick hug from Isabella, she waited in the car while Isabella sped off toward the VIP ward.
Her uncle had earlier relayed that Marcus’s son had reached out about half an hour ago, wanting to terminate their business deal due to Marcus’s illness. Luka confirmed the situation was real, which prompted his call.
Recalling the concerned and disappointed tone of her uncle on the phone, Isabella quickened her pace.
At the same time, in Marcus’s hospital room, the doctor friend brought by Evita was now examining Marcus but hesitated to proceed with treatment immediately.
“Do you have any specific requests? Please feel free to say it,” Lauren sincerely said to the doctor.
The doctor shook her head.
“Mr. Vaughn’s condition is critical. I can stabilize his condition for now, but I can’t guarantee he’ll regain consciousness.”
Lauren’s heart sank when he heard the doctor’s words. He buried his face in his palms, struggling to accept the outcome of upsetting his father in the ward earlier. His heart was overwhelmed by remorse.
Evita, standing at the side, was also shocked. She didn’t expect Marcus to be so critically ill. She knew how capable the doctor she brought was. Since the doctor said so, Marcus’s situation must really be dire.
Lauren had already called Timeless Elegance to cancel their collaboration. If Marcus couldn’t wake up, all her efforts would be in vain.
Evita quickly suggested, “Mr. Vaughn, let my friend try. No matter what, our priority is to save your father’s life.”
At this moment, Lauren came to his senses. He took a deep breath and nodded to the doctor.
“Yes, I agree with Miss Gordon. Doctor, please proceed.”
The doctor took out her silver needles, unbuttoned Marcus’s shirt, and was about to insert them into his acupoints when a figure appeared and grabbed her wrist.
“Wait a moment.” Isabella’s cold voice echoed in the ward, causing everyone to look at her with a frown.
“Miss, I’m in the middle of treating a patient. This is an emergency. Please do not interfere.” The doctor’s brows furrowed in clear annoyance as she looked at Isabella, who had just interrupted the critical moment. Clearly, she had no idea who Isabella was.
Lauren immediately stepped forward, standing in front of Isabella, giving her a warning look.
“Miss, this is my father’s private ward. Please leave immediately. Otherwise, I’ll have my assistant escort you out.”
Isabella turned her head and looked at Lauren, unfazed by his hostility. Then, she glanced at Marcus on the bed. Indeed, he was really the old man she had saved before. She had thought they just looked alike.
“I can save him. I can wake him up,” Isabella said confidently, still holding the doctor’s wrist. She couldn’t trust Marcus’s condition to anyone else.
Lauren was taken aback, not expecting to hear such words from Isabella. He looked Isabella up and down as if scrutinizing her.
Isabella looked so young but exuded confidence and vitality. Lorpond had a reputation as a cradle of talent, a place where brilliance seemed to bloom naturally among its youth. He had heard of many prodigies from prominent families in this country. Could this young woman really treat his father? The doctor Evita brought couldn’t guarantee Marcus’s recovery. Should he give this young woman a chance?
While Lauren was in a dilemma, Evita suddenly stepped forward.
“Mr. Vaughn, I know this woman.”
“Her name is Isabella Patton. You must not trust her. She’s the niece of the CEO of Timeless Elegance and knows nothing about medicine. She must have heard about your plan to terminate the contract, so she came to stop you.”
Lauren’s eyes instantly became sharp when he heard this.
“Miss Patton, with my father’s current condition, it is impossible for us to collaborate with Timeless Elegance. Don’t worry. We’ll discuss the breach of contract later. But for now, please leave. Don’t delay my father’s treatment.”
Isabella stood her ground, undeterred by their words.
“If I say I can treat your father, I mean it. I am serious. As his business partner, I’m the last person to want anything to happen to him. So, I can’t entrust his treatment to anyone else.”
Evita suddenly laughed out loud.
“Isabella, I know you don’t want to lose the collaboration with Marcus. But do you really have to go to any lengths to get what you want? I’ve never heard you have medical skills. Can you take responsibility for your words?”
The doctor, whom Isabella referred to as “anyone else,” let out a scoffing laugh and glanced at Isabella with an air of disdain.
“Miss, even I can’t guarantee that Mr. Vaughn’s treatment will be successful. Are you saying that your medical skills surpass mine?”
Isabella nodded.
“You’re right. My skills are indeed superior to yours.”
“Just because you can’t guarantee it doesn’t mean I also can’t.”
As she spoke, Isabella’s hands moved swiftly, and a set of acupuncture needles appeared in her palm. Even the doctor was surprised.
Isabella had no time to waste on arguments. She looked at Lauren and said, “Your father’s condition has been critical for too long. We must do it right away. I can guarantee you that my treatment will help him recover.”
Lauren’s brows furrowed tightly, his gaze shifting between Isabella and the doctor. In the end, he decided to trust Isabella.
“Since you are my father’s chosen partner, I will trust you. I hope you can keep your word. If you fail to treat him, I will ensure you’ll pay with your life.”
Lauren stared at Isabella fiercely, showing he meant what he said. After all, he had the means to enforce his words.
“Okay, no problem,” Isabella replied without hesitation. Then, she asked him to tell the others to step aside.
Evita had been frowning since Lauren agreed to Isabella’s proposal. She didn’t believe Isabella was capable of treating Marcus.
Isabella walked to the bedside, took out her silver needles, and targeted several major acupoints in his body.
Lauren watched her deft needle techniques, feeling slightly relieved.
It seemed possible that Isabella had the ability to save Marcus. Evita and the doctor exchanged worried glances, concerned that Isabella could indeed heal Marcus.