Chapter 8 – Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family

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Out of everyone observing the surgery, Caden was the most shocked. This girl was even more incredible than he’d imagined! He’d been ready to step in at any moment, but now it seemed completely unnecessary. Bella’s medical skills far surpassed his. He didn’t need to worry at all!

“Let’s move the patient out.”

After cleaning her hands, Mirabella exited the operating room to applause and praise from many of the doctors waiting outside. Seeing this, Susana couldn’t help but clench her fists, her nails digging into her palms. She hadn’t expected the girl to be so talented.

When Phillip’s gurney was wheeled out of the operating room, many of the doctors rushed forward to confirm that he was still breathing and seemed stable.

“Everybody clear out… The patient needs to rest now.”

Knowing Bella must have been tired, Caden realized they had been operating for two hours. It was now two in the afternoon, and he wondered if Bella was hungry.

The curious doctors dispersed, leaving only Romeo and the heart specialists, as well as Dr. Greg and others.

“I’ll take Phillip back to his room now,” Caden said to Mirabella. “I’ll be right back.”

Mirabella nodded, took off her mask, and revealed a beautiful face that was mesmerizing.

“Who’s the family?” Mirabella looked up. There were still things to discuss.

A man stepped forward, standing in front of her. He was six feet two and matched well with Mirabella, who was five foot seven.

Looking at the man, Mirabella saw that his features seemed meticulously sculpted, each proportion perfect. His deep-set eyes were like glossy lacquer, bright and captivating.

“Sir, the thing is, Phillip was very ill. I once promised this young lady that if she could save Phillip, the reward would be no issue…” Dr. Greg hurried to help Bella request her reward.

Romeo looked at Bella in front of him, his eyes showing a hint of emotion, then glanced at Carl, who immediately took out a blank check and handed it over.

“Thank you for saving him! This is a token of our gratitude. You can fill in whatever amount you’d like.”

Mirabella lifted her clear eyes, a bit surprised. Who the heck was this Mr. McMillian guy, being so generous?

People around her were looking at her with surprise and envy…

Getting a blank check not only meant that she was on her way to success, but more importantly, she had won Romeo’s approval. She had loads of opportunities ahead of her. You could say she hit the jackpot, and her future was as bright as it could get.

“Well, guess I’ll take it then,” Mirabella said with a slight smile, tucking the check into the pocket of her white coat without a moment’s hesitation, showing her decisiveness.

“Mister will be off the ventilator by tomorrow.”

No sooner had Mirabella’s words landed when a cold laugh echoed, coming from Susana in the corner.

Susana’s chuckle didn’t go unnoticed by Mirabella. With a casual raise of her brows, she said, “Miss Susana, isn’t it time to honor your promise?”

Susana was so busy being envious that she completely forgot about the agreement she had with Mirabella! Romeo was right here, and there was no way Susana would make a fool of herself. Not a chance!

She decided to play dumb instead, spreading her hands wide, “What promise? Did I say something?”

“Dr. Susana, how could you.” A nurse couldn’t help but chime in, “You said it yourself, if this young lady saved Phillip, you’d kneel to her, even giving up your position as Deputy Director.”

“Really? Did I say that?” Susana adamantly denied, “Got any proof?”

Another doctor couldn’t help but speak up, “You did say that, everyone here heard you. If you don’t want to kneel, at least apologize.”

After all, the way she had spoken to the young lady before was really out of line.

“Why should I apologize?” Susana gave an innocent look, acting like she couldn’t care less.

Hopeless case.

Just as everyone was at their wits’ end, Mirabella suddenly gave a kick, sending Susana to her knees with a thump. Nobody saw how she did it, only heard the sound of a knee hitting the floor. It must have hurt.

“You, you!” Susana was in so much pain her lips were trembling and she couldn’t even stand.

“As a doctor, it’s your duty to save lives.” Mirabella’s eyes were cold, her voice chilling. “Your scalpel is meant to save lives, not to be used recklessly!”

“You, you.” Susana was trembling with rage, “Don’t spout nonsense in front of Romeo, I didn’t do anything!”

“Whether you did anything or not, and what you wanted to do, everyone knows well!” Mirabella said.

Just then, the dean arrived upon hearing the news, “Mr. McMillian, is your father okay? I apologize, I just got back from an academic conference. Wait, what’s going on? Dr. Susana, why are you kneeling?”

Upon seeing the director, tears welled up in Susana’s eyes. She was in so much pain she couldn’t even stand. Dr. Pierce had always thought highly of her, even praising her in front of all the doctors, setting her as an example.

Just as she was about to tattle, she heard the dean’s surprised voice, “Mirabella, you’re here too? And in a sterile suit? You’re not the high schooler who performed surgery on Phillip, are you? I heard about it on my way here. So, Phillip is okay?”

Everyone was shocked beyond belief upon hearing his words.

Not only did the dean know Mirabella, but he also seemed to highly approve of her medical skills?

Dr. Pierce looked confused as no one answered his question, “What’s going on? Miss Mirabella, could you explain?”

“Dr. Pierce.” Mirabella greeted him, “Nothing much, just that I don’t wish to encounter Susana in this field ever again.” Dr. Pierce looked at Susana, then at Mirabella, “Did she do something to upset you?”

“I’m not upset.” Mirabella had a strong presence, “This is the first time I heard of using sedatives and heart-soothing meds when a heart failure patient has endocarditis and periannular leak.”

‘Doing so is equivalent to forcefully treating the patient, and he would die within half an hour!” Dr. Pierce turned to Susana Instantly.

Mirabella nonchalantly said, “I can only say that the hiring standards of your hospital are not strict enough.”

“Susana, why didn’t you perform surgery on the patient?” Dr. Pierce immediately asked.

“Dr. Pierce, Phillip’s condition was extremely critical at the time. We were powerless.” Susana said.

“Powerless, yet you could administer sedatives and heart-soothing meds? You knew doing so, even the best doctor in the world couldn’t save him! You’re a doctor, but you sentenced him to death while there was still hope for his survivall How could you do this?” Dr. Pierce said.

Before she could answer, Dr. Pierce said disappointingly, “You may leave. Hope Hospital will no longer keep you and there will be no place for you in this industry in the future”

A person who didn’t value patient’s lives and cared only for her career was not fit to be a doctor!

Dr. Pierce was the president of the National Medical Association, and with just one word from him, Susana would no longer be able to work in this field.

“Director, give me one more chance,” Susana said.

Though Susana knew Dr. Pierce asked her to leave to prevent Romeo’s anger from escalating and causing worse consequences, she really didn’t want to leave.

The pay was high here, colleagues were nice to her, and her future was bright.

Now it all ended because of Mirabella!

“Take her away!” After Dr. Pierce said this, he turned to apologize to Romeo, “I’m truly sorry, I allowed such a thing to happen. right under my nose, I feel extremely ashamed. Fortunately, Miss Mirabella stepped in in time, preventing a bigger mistake!”

“What’s your last name?” Romeo’s cold gaze fell on Mirabella.

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