Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker (Chapters 266, 267, 268, 269, and 270)

Chapter 266

Following closely behind Sara was Margaret, who had gone out for breakfast.

Why is Margaret with Sara? Melody asked.

Ken sighed silently. My grandma is kind and has many friends. Sara is one of her friends. My grandma is soft-hearted and easily bewitched by the people with ulterior motives.

Melody could not help but ask, You said that your mother’s death had something to do with Sara. What’s that about?

My mother died in an accident, but I don’t believe it was an accident. Sara was the one who did my mother’s autopsy back then, but all the information there was burned down before the autopsy report had been released. That timing was so coincidental that I had to guess.

So, what have you got now? Asked Melody.

It’s impossible to find the autopsy report again, but I tracked down an account Sara had set up overseas. On the day my mother died, her account gained 200 million dollars out of thin air. And the sender was Wendell.

Melody’s eyelids twitched. She suddenly felt Ken’s mother’s death might be the same as her mother’s situation.

They were killed by the despicable third parties.

Just then, Margaret and Sara downstairs seemed to sense their gaze and looked up.

Melody and Ken did not have time to dodge. Margaret and Sara had seen them.

Margaret frowned and shouted upstairs, Ken come down!

Her voice filled with authority.

Ken responded tepidly and said: I don’t think I have time to drive you to the office. I’ll get James to drive you.

Melody knew he had to deal with Margaret first, so she did not ask further. She agreed and followed Ken downstairs.

Margaret’s face darkened when she saw Ken. However, her expression softened when her gaze landed on Melody, who was following behind.

Melody… said, Margaret.

Melody greeted with a smile. Margaret, you look like you’re all healed up.

Margaret was happy. She also felt she was much better, but it became even more credible when these words came out of Melody’s mouth.

She turned to Sara and introduced Melody, this is Melody Fox, the person who saved my life. I told you about her on the way over here. Melody Fox? Sara gritted her teeth when she heard the name. Isn’t that name the same Melody Fox who beat up Barclay and put him in the hospital? I did not expect her to be Margaret’s savior, Sara thought.

Sara took a deep breath and tried her best to maintain the smile on her face. Miss Fox, you have such good medical skills at a young age. I’m impressed!

Thank you for your compliment, Melody replied politely without batting an eyelid. However, her eyes were secretly sizing up Sara.

Melody thought: Sara looks similar to Fairlee, but there is a hint of shrewdness and sharpness in her eyes. She is a tough nut to crack. I wondered if Ken could find any traces left behind by Sara back then. However, I do not have the time to get involved in this mess. Ken is working hard to investigate the cause of his mother’s death. I have to work even harder. With that in mind, Melody took the initiative to say goodbye. Margaret, I’m relieved to see you’re recovering well. I have something on. I’ll see you another day.

Margaret nodded. Remember to visit me more often. Only you can talk to me more in this family.

Alright, Margaret! Melody nodded with a smile and waved goodbye.

Before she could walk far, she heard Margaret reprimanding Ken, What happened at Sara’s house? I heard you brought people to her house to arrest someone. I would have thought it was a rumor if I hadn’t heard it myself.

Melody could not help but worry for Ken.

Sara said pretentiously, Margaret, don’t make things difficult for Ken. Perhaps he has some unspoken secrets…

Margaret became even angrier as soon as she heard Sara’s words.

We two families have always been close. What unspoken secrets can he have? Ken tell me, what’s going on? How do you plan to resolve it?

Melody walked further away, and slowly she couldn’t hear what they were saying.

On the other side, Ken watched Melody leave before meeting Margaret’s gaze. He said methodically, Grandma, you’ve misunderstood me. I’m not with those police officers who went to arrest someone. I was there to warn Sara.

Compared to Sara, Margaret naturally believes Ken more.

There’s been a misunderstanding, Margaret told Sara.

Impossible! Sara said. Suppressing her anger, Ken don’t bully your grandma by deliberately lying to her without her presence.

Lie to her? Ken’s eyes were deep as he said: Why would I lie to her? Sara, if you have the time to sow discord between my grandma and me, why don’t you educate the rest of the Lawrence family members before you let it go?

You…!

Sara choked and felt a little guilty.

Ken said faintly, Let’s talk about Fairlee first. She covered up Benny’s evil deeds…

Ken listed the crimes committed by the members of the Lawrence family one by one. The more he spoke, the more awful Margaret’s expression became.

Sara wanted to stop Ken, but she could not shut his mouth. She could only forcefully interrupt, Margaret, I just remembered I have to find a lawyer. I’ll go back now.

Then she turned and left in a panic with her eyes full of unwillingness before Margaret could respond.

Don’t they say Ken is a quiet person who doesn’t bother to explain himself no matter how he is slandered? Is Astrid lying to me? Thought Sara.

She gritted her teeth and thought that she had to ask Astrid out to resolve the matter.

After Sara left, Ken was about to speak when he heard Margaret speak first. Ken tell me the truth. Why are you treating the Lawrence family like this?

Grandma, Didn’t I tell you? It’s just a coincidence…

He was interrupted by Margaret before he could finish his sentence.

I watched you grow up. There’s nothing you can hide from me. Tell me, I’m not the kind of person who helps outsiders.

Ken could not help but pursed his lips in silence.

It turns out grandma has guessed everything, thought Ken.

After a moment of silence, Ken said, I don’t think the cause of my mother’s death was that simple back then.

Do you think it has something to do with the Lawrence family? Margaret asked.

Well…

Margaret sighed deeply and said: It’s been so many years. Can’t you let it go and live your life?

I just want an answer, said Ken.

Ken’s gaze was resolute. Margaret knew she could not persuade him, so she could only give up.

Since you’ve decided to find out, find out. I’ll speak up for you before your father.

Ken’s heart ached.

Grandma…

Alright. I didn’t eat well this morning. Come and eat with me.

Okay!

On the other side, Melody walked to the gate and met James, who was waiting for her by his car. Sorry to bother you, Melody said when their eyes met.

James snorted and got into the car. He looked like he could not be bothered to speak to her.

After Melody got into the car, James said coldly, Don’t forget my bet with you. If Regina doesn’t come looking for you, you must divorce Ken immediately.

Chapter 267

Melody would have forgotten about it if James had not mentioned it.

She said calmly, Sure. Coincidentally, I’ve thought of what I want you to do.

Their bet was to do one thing for each other unconditionally.

James did not think that Regina would come looking for Melody.

The homewrecker was already feeling guilty enough. Why would she come looking for Melody? Therefore, James asked without thinking. What do you want me to do?

Take Janet to see a doctor.

What? James asked in surprise.

Melody said calmly, Didn’t you say Miss Murphy is infertile? What I want you to do is find a hospital and let her do another checkup without her knowing you’re taking her to check her infertility.

That’s it?

That’s it!

James looked at Melody in amusement. Sometimes, I don’t know if you’re stupid or just pretending to be stupid. What’s so difficult about this? What’s in it from you?

You don’t have to know that. The unconditional meaning is that you don’t ask questions and only do it.

Alright! You said it yourself. You can’t ask for anything else, James said.

Don’t worry. I’ll keep my word.

James took a long look at Melody. Then he hit the gas and drove off.

Soon, Melody returned to the laboratory with the equipment. However, the movement of her holding the equipment also attracted Leo’s attention.

He called Tim Mayer, the person in charge, and asked coldly, How’s Melody’s progress? Is she under surveillance?

Tim did not care about Melody at all, let alone keep an eye on her. He could not help but lower his head guiltily. Staring at his shoes, he stammered… That young girl. We don’t have to make such a fuss, right? You don’t have to take her seriously at all…

Leo immediately knew Tim had ignored his words when he heard Tim’s words.

He slammed the table and said, Idiot! I told you to keep an eye on her. Why are you talking so much nonsense? What are you going to take responsibility for if she develops a new product?

Tim was shocked and quickly promised, Please don’t worry. I’ll keep an eye on her immediately!

Get the hell out of here! I’ll make it difficult for you to survive in the entire industry if you don’t do it right!

Tim was scolded badly and hurriedly walked out of the office.

After he went out, he could not help but mutter…Is there a need to be so paranoid? Anyone with a discerning eye can tell what the girl is capable of!

However, Tim immediately went to the spare laboratory under Leo’s pressure.

In the spare laboratory…

Melody had just installed the equipment and was about to use it when she sensed someone approaching.

She quickly put away the newly written formula and continued to fiddle with the equipment with a natural expression.

Tim’s voice sounded at the door a few seconds later.

Miss Fox, what are you doing?

Melody turned around and met Tim’s smiling eyes.

She instinctively looked away in disgust and replied indifferently, “Work”.

Tim felt Melody’s cold attitude and was a little upset.

However, he still maintained his smile as he looked around the laboratory. Finally, his gaze landed on the new equipment.

Miss Fox, you are so dedicated. You bought this equipment with your money. Tim smiled even more hypocritically.

Melody asked impatiently. Mr. Mayer, can I help you? If you don’t mind, please leave. Don’t disturb my work.

Tim couldn’t laugh anymore. His face turned gloomy as he said: Miss Fox, have you forgotten that I am in charge of this floor, and it is not for you to tell me to go out?

Melody looked at Tim coldly and said: I haven’t forgotten that you are in charge here, but don’t forget that developing new products is the company’s top priority. If the higher-ups know you are bothering me, you’ll be the first to scram.

You…

Tim was furious. He would have hit Melody long ago if it weren’t for the fact that Melody was a girl! Tim took a deep breath and tried hard to suppress his anger. He stopped pretending to be kind and said coldly: Melody, don’t use the new product to bet on me. When the bet fails, you’ll be the first to die! Then he took a deep look at the equipment, narrowed his eyes, and left.

The laboratory was finally quiet.

Melody locked the laboratory door from the inside and turned around to continue her experiment.

With the equipment, the speed of extracting the essence of medicinal materials was many times faster.

Melody didn’t even bother to eat lunch until the sunset. The ratio had finally been adjusted, and she was only waiting for the final experiment.

She could start the clinical trial once the experiment was successful.

Cosmetics were not like medicine. So the results couldn’t be out on the same day. However, three days were enough.

But, the day after three days is the day of the bet. She still could not relax.

The concoction ratio was too tiring. Melody had run out of herbs and needed to finish work early today to pick up more at Herbathrive.

Melody stretched and was about to go to Herbathrive for a meal when her phone suddenly rang.

It was an unknown number belonging to Silverlake. Melody vaguely felt the call might be unusual. The moment she picked up the call, she turned on the recording button.

Who is this? Regina’s voice came from the other end as soon as Melody finished speaking. Melody… Oh, no. Miss Fox, it’s me. Regina Sterling. We’ve met twice before.

Melody raised her eyebrows. She was glad her premonition was right and recorded the call in advance.

Melody took her time. What can I do for you?

Well… Do you remember you had an operation on a person who was injured in a car accident?

Yes, I do!

He needs a second operation now. Can you come over and help me? Don’t worry, money is not an issue! As long as you can make him survive the operation, I can give you 20 million dollars.

Melody did not forget to raise the price as she walked out.

40 million dollars.

40 million dollars? Where do I get so much money? Regina asked.

You didn’t spend the money at yesterday’s auction, did you? Melody said.

Regina’s money was Jennie’s. It certainly wasn’t clean money. If Melody did not take the opportunity to earn a sum, she would be letting Jennie down.

On the other end of the phone, Regina could not help but grit her teeth and say: Melody, don’t extort money!

As soon as Regina finished her words, there was a rush at the door…

Dr. Sterling, have you changed into your surgical gown? The patient’s oxygen saturation has decreased again. The anesthesiologist is ready. All we need is you!

Regina covered her phone microphone and said to the door, Don’t rush me. The more you rush me, the more anxious I’ll be. It’ll be slower, instead.

Alright, hurry up, then.

The urging finally stopped.

Regina removed her hand from the microphone and whispered: Alright! 40 million dollars. Come over immediately!

Sure, transfer the money to me now. I’ll be there in 15 minutes.

Regina gritted her teeth so hard that they were about to break, but she could only brace herself and agree. Send me your account number. I’ll transfer it to you now. Hurry up!

Got it, Melody replied.

Melody’s voice was lazy, but she was not in a hurry. It was because she guessed the patient’s condition wouldn’t be a big problem for a while.

It was not until the transfer notification arrived that Melody reached out to hail a taxi and got in.

However, she did not notice that a gaze was fixed on her back as she left.

Chapter 268

Melody sent the recording directly to James on her way.

She had won the bet.

Soon, James called.

He said indignantly: It’s just a recording. Who knows if you got someone to fake it so wouldn’t divorce Ken?

You can come to the central hospital now if you don’t believe me. We’ll meet at the entrance of the Insterimond Hospital, Melody said with a frown.

Alright! James agreed without hesitation. He didn’t give up. At the same time, Insterimond Central Hospital.

Regina tried to buy time.

She had originally decided not to participate in the operation and would disappear that day. However, Regina did not expect Lucas’s condition to become serious suddenly when she coincidentally came to the hospital to visit Lucas today and confirmed with the Morgan couple about joining the research team.

The time for Lucas’s second operation had been advanced, and Regina was put on the spot…

Regina would not have come to the hospital to visit Lucas today if she had known it would happen. Regina finally got a text from Melody after her delay.

Melody was already downstairs.

Regina heaved a sigh of relief and opened the door.

When the doctor saw Regina coming out, he hurriedly rushed up and said: You’re finally out! Let’s enter the operating room quickly.

Not yet, Regina said, feigning profoundness. I’ve never worked with any of you on an operation before. I was afraid there’d be a problem with the coordination. So I got one of my assistants. She’s already downstairs and will be up soon.

The doctor could only nod.

Coincidentally, the Morgan couple also came over to ask because the operation had not started for a long time. Regina repeated her words.

Ander nodded solemnly. Alright! we’ll wait for your assistant. There can’t be any mistakes in Lucas’s operation.

Well… Regina said at the right time, When can my mother and I join your team?

Ander looked at Regina with a complicated expression.

He did not like the people with a clear purpose, but Regina saved his son’s life. At the moment, she was the only one who could save Lucas. Thinking of that, Ander suppressed the displeasure in his eyes and said: I’ll start the process immediately when the operation is over.

Thank you so much! Regina replied. There were hurried footsteps down the corridor just as Regina finished her words.

Regina looked up and saw it was Melody.

However, someone was behind her. Regina took a closer look. Isn’t it James who had brought Melody into the auctions? Why is James here, too…? Regina thought.

Regina was afraid that her lie would be exposed, so she took a few steps forward without saying a word and dragged Melody to the changing area.

When they passed Ander and Zue, Regina said: We’re going to change into surgical gowns and start preparing for the operation. As for the unrelated people… please leave.

Unrelated people, of course, she referred to James.

Ander responded and said to James, Sir, I’m sorry. Can you wait downstairs? The operation is about to begin. It needs absolute silence.

James had confirmed that he had lost the bet.

Fortunately, the bet was only to take Janet to the hospital for a checkup. It was not difficult at all.

However, it was his first time to be chased out like that. He could not help but say with a gloomy expression, I’m an unrelated person? Is this how you treat the friend of your son’s savior?

Ander, who did not know James, sneered inwardly.

Aren’t you just a friend of Regina’s assistant? An assistant claimed to be my son’s savior? Young people nowadays are getting more and more conceited! Ander thought.

Ander’s face darkened, and he was about to fly into a rage, but Zoe beside him hurriedly tugged at Ander’s sleeve. Stop talking. Our son is still waiting for the operation!

Then, Ander suppressed the anger in his heart.

Zoe smiled and said, Sir. There are no seats in the corridor. Why don’t I take you to the opposite side of the hospital for a cup of coffee?

James saw Zoe’s attitude was right. He pursed his lips and said: No, thanks. You guys wait here, and I’ll wait outside.

Then, James turned around and left.

Regina heaved a sigh of relief when she saw James leave. She pulled Melody into the changing room.

The changing room was connected to the operation room. After changing into sterile clothes, Regina and Melody walked into the operating room one after another.

On the way, Regina deliberately asked: How many assistants do you need for the operation? Can I be the only one?

She did not want the most talkative doctor to tell others that she could not operate at all…

Melody frowned. It’s enough, but the anesthetist can’t leave.

The anesthesiologist monitored the patient’s condition in real-time throughout the procedure in addition to administering anesthesia to the patient. The anesthesiologist was important in the operation team, but many people did not know that.

Okay! Regina quickly nodded.

He is just an anesthetist. I can tell him to shut up. I only need to ask the nurses and doctors to leave. It was only a dozen yards away, and Regina and Melody quickly arrived at the operating room.

Regina said: Other than the anesthetist, everyone else can leave now. To undergo the operation, it is important to ensure absolute quietness. We three here are enough.

The attending doctor could now help but say, Can you three do it?

Why don’t I stay?

How can you stay? Then wouldn’t the matter be exposed? Regina thought.

Regina thought so inwardly. However, she pretended to be serious and said: Dr. Stanton, don’t you want the patient to finish the operation quickly? I’ve said it. Three people are enough. You can’t help much here. I don’t feel comfortable with you here.

Rodney was a serious and complicated man. He dared not say anything else when he heard Regina’s words. Then, he left the operating room with the other nurses.

After Rodney came out, Ander could not help but ask in confusion, Dr. Stanton, why did you come out?

Rodney said ashamedly: Dr. Sterling said I can’t help much inside. I might as well wait outside. But I felt Dr. Sterling’s technique was superb last time. I believe she can do it.

Ander felt that something was wrong.

The operating room needs absolute quietness, but having an old doctor like Dr. Stanton in it can only be beneficial. Why does Regina let him out? Is Regina confident, or are there other reasons? Thought Ander. However, Ander quickly stopped thinking about it. As long as the results were good, it did not matter if Rodney was around.

Regina heaved a sigh of relief inside the operating room when she saw Rodney and the others leave. Then she walked to the anesthesiologist.

After some communication, the anesthetist successfully became Regina’s subordinate.

All the people who would reveal her secret were no longer around. She would still be Lucas’s only savior.

However, Regina saw Melody looking at her deeply when she turned around. Melody’s gaze was bright and sharp as if she could see through the secrets in Regina’s heart at a glance. Regina suddenly felt guilty and forced herself to ask: Why are you staring at me? You took my 40 million dollars. Aren’t you going to start the operation?

Melody said with a half-smile, Regina, there’s so such thing as an impenetrable wall in this world.

Regina knew Melody had seen through her plan when she heard that.

She gritted her teeth and warned, You took my money, so you can’t take the credit. Otherwise, I can sue you for extortion. The 40 million dollar transfer is evidence!

Chapter 269

The reason Regina was willing to pay Melody 40 million dollars so readily was that she insisted Melody couldn’t say she was the one who saved Lucas after Melody had accepted the money.

It was a good deal to trade 40 million dollars for a chance for her to join the Morgan research team was an excellent deal. With that in mind, a smile appeared on Regina’s face. She said leisurely: You can go and check how many years you’ll be sentenced to for such a large sum of blackmail.

Melody raised her eyebrows. Regina was not stupid. She knew how to use it to threaten Melody. However, Melody didn’t care. It didn’t matter to her who saved the life. The important thing was that nothing could happen to the patient. It was that Melody had met Lucas. Moreover, she had performed his first operation. Melody would feel bad if anything happened to Lucas.

Therefore, Melody would still do her best to operate on Lucas even if Regina did not give her 40 million dollars. Melody could not be bothered to argue with Regina. She said seriously: I will operate, but you must cooperate with me during the process.

I’ll even without you telling me. Let’s get started! Regina urged impatiently.

Melody pursed her lips and did not say anything else. She began to prepare for the operation.

Previously, Melody dared to bet with James because she saw Lucas’s spleen was also damaged when she operated on him.

However, Lucas’s heart condition was too bad at that time, so Melody could only deal with his heart first. Lucas’s damaged spleen happened to be close to his damaged heart. One who had not participated in the heart operation could not perform the spleen operation at all.

Since Regina had taken Melody’s credit, the hospital would let Regina participate in the operation. As long as Regina did not want her matter to be leaked, she would certainly come to Melody.

Soon the preparation for the operation was complete. Melody officially began the operation after communicating with the anesthetist.

Scalpel… Hemostatic forceps… Medical scissors… Melody methodically asked Regina for surgical items.

At first, Regina was quite cooperative. However, she became angry and complained. Do you think I am your servant? These things are right here. Can’t you get them yourself?

Melody frowned and stared at Regina coldly.

Is this what you meant by cooperation? Melody asked.

Regina retorted unhappily; I’m telling the truth. Don’t you have hands? Can’t you take it yourself? Don’t think you’re so great just because you know how to operate. I’m not going to serve you. I didn’t spend 40 million dollars to hire you to order me around! Then, Regina did not want to do it. She pulled a chair over and sat down.

Melody was so angry that she laughed.

Don’t you know this is what the assistants are supposed to do? Do you want me to touch the patient’s internal organs while touching the items on the table? Can’t you have some basic knowledge?

Without looking up, Regina said: I study traditional medicine, not your trifling operations skills. Anyway, I don’t care. Hurry up and continue the operation!

You…

Even the anesthetist, bribed by Regina, could not stand to watch the scene. He stepped up and said: Miss, let me help you.

Melody took a deep breath. She knew it was not the time to quarrel with Regina. Melody could only suppress her anger and continue the operation with the anesthetist’s cooperation.

Regina, sitting on the chair, was happy and relaxed. After taking the gloves off, Regina took out her phone and texted Jennie.

She hadn’t dared to tell Jennie, her mother that she hadn’t bought Draba last night. Now that she was about to make a huge contribution, it was time to tell Jennie.

She believed Jennie would not blame her.

Soon, she finished editing a large paragraph of text, highlighting the promise Ander had made to her.

Jennie replied not long after.

[you can’t even do such a small thing!] [Forget it, I’ll find time to personally go overseas to buy Draba.] [By the way, are you sure the person you found can save Lucas? Nothing can go wrong with the research team! You can’t let Ander know you weren’t the one who saved Lucas.]

Regina knew from the reply that Jennie was not angry with her.

Ander’s favor was much more important than the Draba.

She quickly replied. [Lucas’s first operation was performed by the person I hired, so there shouldn’t be any problems. I have sealed her mouth with the money I used to buy Draba. She dare not speak out.]

After receiving the message, Jennie heaved a sigh of relief and replied: [That’s good. I’m going to meet the people from Silk Beauty Cosmetics soon. Then, I’ll go straight to the Insterimond Central Hospital to look for you.]

[Okay, Mom.]

Regina was in a great mood after replying.

It seems that things are going well on Mom’s side. Mom and I will soon have Icy Clear Cosmetics. I can foresee the pharmaceutical makeup market in Halcyon will belong to us.

Regina’s face, hidden behind a mask, smiled smugly when she thought about that. She glanced in the direction of Melody. Upon seeing the operation was still ongoing… Bored, she turned on her mobile game and fought hard in the canyon of the game.

Meanwhile, Melody was also doing her best on the operating table.

The operation lasted for more than three hours.

When Melody finished the last stitch, her vision blurred after a day without food.

However, she still forced herself to take out the acupuncture bag that she carried with her and seriously placed a needle on Lucas.

Finally, Melody fainted and collapsed on the ground after completing the operation.

Miss! Are you alright? The anesthetist quickly went over to support Melody, but he saw Melody had fainted. He quickly turned to Regina for help.

Miss Sterling, please come and give me a hand. Let’s help her out…

What a bother! Regina turned off the game and walked to Melody. Then, she asked the anesthetist, how’s the operation going?

It went smoothly, the anesthetist replied. Then he repeated, Miss Sterling, please help me carry her…

It’s just an operation. How useless! Regina complained as she carried Melody. Regina wouldn’t care about Melody’s life or death if it weren’t for the fact that Melody had fainted here and Regina couldn’t explain it. Upon seeing Melody’s ugly face right before here, Regina squatted with a disgusted look and carried Melody onto the stretcher with the anesthetist.

After Melody lay on the stretcher, she regained her consciousness for a moment and weakly reminded Regina, who was closest to her.

The needle on his body must be removed in 10 minutes.

Then Melody’s vision blurred again, and she fainted.

You’re such a slob!

Regina cursed and told the anesthetist to push Melody out of the operating room through the other passage. Then, she deliberately pretended to be weak and staggered to open the main door of the operating room.

As soon as the door opened, Ander and Zoe immediately came forward to ask about Lucas’s condition.

Regina, how’s Lucas?

Regina, how’s Lucas’s condition?

Rodney was also anxious because he was not in the operating room. He was worried about the situation inside.

However, it was inappropriate for him to squeeze in front of Ander and Zoe to ask, so he could only ask Regina with his eyes.

Regina opened her mouth. Suddenly she closed her eyes and fell to the ground…

Chapter 270

Regina!

Miss Sterling!

Everyone was shocked and supported Regina hurriedly.

Regina smiled apologetically with a weak expression and said: I’m sorry. The operation took too much of my energy. I may have had a little low blood sugar… Sorry for the trouble.

Zoe was touched. She supported Regina and said: Regina, we’ve seen your sincerity toward Lucas. It’s been hard on you!

After playing the game for three hours, Regina shook her head weakly. No, it’s not hard. It’s all worth it. The operation was carried out smoothly. Dr. Stanton, please go inside and see Lucas. If he’s all right, he can be transferred to the ICU for observation.

Alright, I’ll go inside now.

Rodney quickly entered the operating room and came out a short while later.

Don’t worry the operation went smoothly. Mr. Morgan’s vital signs have stabilized. I believe it won’t be long before he’s transferred from the ICU to a normal ward.

Ander quickly asked, how long will it take for Lucas to wake up?

He’ll probably wake up tonight but can’t talk yet. He’s got an oxygen tube in him.

That’s good. Ander heaved a sigh of relief.

Rodney could not help but look at Regina in admiration. He said, Miss Sterling, you’re young and promising. Let’s not talk about the success rate of such a difficult surgery. The operation alone would take to six hours if it were me, but you operated brilliantly inn three hours. You’ve broadened my horizons!

Regina was flattered by the praise. She felt that she was the one who did the operation at that moment. She smiled shyly and said: I was just lucky. There were no accidents during the operation, so the operation ended so quickly.

Miss Sterling, you are too humble. I would have been arrogant long ago if I had such medical skills when I was your age, Rodney declared. Then, he asked curiously, Why didn’t I see your assistant when I went in?

She…Regina wanted to say something but hesitated. She sighed: My assistant is good at everything but has a bad temper. I said a few words to her during the operation with me, so I let her leave through the back door.

Rodney shook his head. I would have been your assistant if I had known that would happen.

It’s okay. I did it alone, didn’t I?

Yeah! Rodney replied, but his eyes were filled with displeasure toward Melody.

The more Zoe looked at Regina, the more she liked her. She turned to remind Ander, Honey; Regina has completed the surgery. Hurry up and follow the previous agreement to let Regina join your team. She’s so capable that she’s completely qualified to enter the team.

Ander nodded. That’s right. I’ll go through the process…

The emergency call sounded suddenly in the operating room as soon as Ander said his words.

It was the sound the machine made when the patient’s vital signs were in serious trouble.

No!

Rodney’s expression changed drastically as he walked toward the operating room.

Although Regina did not understand what the voice meant, she could tell from Rodney’s reaction that Lucas’s condition had suddenly deteriorated.

What’s going on? Isn’t the surgery completed smoothly? How could this be? Regina pondered, and then she panicked.

However, Ander and Zoe trusted her immensely. They asked: Regina, what happened suddenly? Didn’t you say that the operation had been completed?

Regina said with a pale face, I… I… don’t know either…

Go in and have a look! Ander urged.

Regina gritted her teeth. Just as she was about to pretend to faint, Rodney used out and grabbed Regina’s sleeve. Dr. Sterling, Mr. Morgan’s heart rate suddenly plummeted. Come and see what’s going on.

I… I don’t know either…

However, Rodney couldn’t care less. He pulled Regina inside. At that moment, Ander and Zoe could not care less and ran into the operating room, too.

Rodney pointed at the silver needle on Lucas’s body and asked: Isn’t it related to the silver needle you inserted?

Regina suddenly remembered what Melody told her before she fainted.

Melody told Regina to remove the silver needle in 10 minutes.

However, Regina did not take Melody’s words to heart at all. Because she was in a hurry to get benefits. She had long forgotten about the matter. Now that Regina thought about it, she quickly went over and removed the silver needle from Lucas’s body.

However, it would have been better if she had not pulled out the silver needle. With that pull, Lucas’s heart rate became a straight line.

The instruments in the operating room beeped almost at the same time.

How did that happen? Didn’t she say that he would be fine after removing the silver needle? Why is the situation worsening even faster? Could it be that Melody is lying to me that the silver needle could not be moved at all? Regina’s face was pale, and her mind was in a complete mess.

Rodney was super anxious. As he instructed his assistant to perform CPR on Lucas, he asked Regina, Miss Sterling, you can’t remove the silver needle, can you? Hurry up and insert the silver needle back!

I… Regina’s forehead was covered in cold sweat. She had completely forgotten what acupuncture point the silver needle was inserted into. It would be great if she knew she acupuncture point. However, she didn’t know at all!

As Ander watched Regina’s reaction, the doubt in his heart became increasingly apparent.

He frowned and asked: Regina, why don’t you think of a way to save Lucas quickly?

That’s right! Regina, quickly think of a way! Why don’t you try putting the silver needles back to see? You’re so powerful, you definitely have the ability to save Lucas!

Zoe’s words flattered Regina.

Regina felt guilty and flustered, but there was nothing she could do. She could only stand there in a daze.

Then the anesthetist could not stand it anymore.

He loved money, and so did everyone. However, he still had basic ethics as a doctor. Hence, he could not help but say, Miss Sterling, why don’t you get your assistant to come over and ask her to insert the Silver needle back… I’ve asked someone to put an intravenous drip on her. I think she should be awake by now.

When Ander heard that, he asked: What assistant? Which assistant did the silver needle?

Just as the anesthetist was about to speak, Regina quickly said, Yes! I’ve done the operation, but she said the effect would be better after the acupuncture, so she didn’t listen to my advice and directly performed acupuncture on Lucas. I thought it was fine, so I let her do it. I didn’t expect…

Bastard! Ander ordered with a livid expression. Bring that crazy woman over immediately!

Regina’s heart was racing, but she believed that with her glib tongue and the trust that Ander and Zoe had in her, they would never believe Melody. Hence, it did not matter if Melody cam over. It just so happened that Regina could push all the blame to Melody.

Soon, Melody was brought over. She still had an IV drip in her hand. She held onto the rack with the IV drip hanging from it as she walked. Is the patient alright? Why are there so many people in the operating room? The patient’s immunity is very low now. It’s best if you don’t stay here.

Melody’s heart was filled with concern for Luca’s health, but as soon as she said her words, she heard Ander reprimand her. Stop putting on act here!

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