Chapter 696
Chapter 696:
In front of Tess, Janice revealed one disgraceful incident after another from her past, shocking everyone in the room.
In these high-regarded circles, reputation was everything. If it became known that someone as questionable as this doctor was performing surgery on Orson, how would the other influential families react?
Harlan was nervous. He knew all about Tess’ past.
Nonetheless, since Tess was confident in her ability to perform Orson’s surgery, he had considered keeping her past quiet until the operation was over, planning to address the issue with her afterward.
Yet, who could have predicted that MO would be so well-informed about Tess’ background?
“MO, these are groundless allegations,” Tess replied, a shiver running through her as she felt the growing cold glares from everyone around her. “I may have made mistakes in the past, but that doesn’t influence my capacity to carry out Mr. Welch’s surgery. You might be famous in the medical field, but that doesn’t entitle you to control every decision. I am capable of performing Mr. Welch’s surgery.”
She turned to Harlan. “Mr. Welch, please have faith in me. I am fully capable of helping your father’s recovery.”
Harlan frowned, considering whether he should give Tess an opportunity.
If Tess successfully treated Orson, Harlan would secure the support of the Welch family, thus strengthening his position to confront Mateo.
But if Tess’ attempt failed…
“Mr. Welch, I pledge on my honor! I will cure your father, or may lightning strike me down.” Noticing the uncertainty on Harlan’s face, Tess quickly lifted three fingers, swearing a grave oath.
“Understood…”
𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧽𝖼𝗼𝗺
“Mr. Welch, I encourage you to reconsider,” Janice cut in.
Harlan stopped, his eyes shifting to Janice. Her piercing look chilled him to the bone.
“How can someone so ethically questionable and fame-driven manage such a delicate surgery?” Janice asked, her smile calm. “Did she tell you she’s watched my surgical videos repeatedly, claiming she can handle the complex procedure?”
The crowd’s expressions changed, their doubt about Tess intensifying.
“MO, you’re just stirring up trouble. Before my dismissal from Auburn Hospital, I was recognized as a prodigy. I mastered your surgical methods from watching once.” Tess narrowed her eyes, her expression firm. “Given the chance, I will perform better than you and claim the top spot in our field.”
Janice clapped her hands, then turned to Mateo. “Mr. Welch, as the leader of the Welch family, who should conduct this surgery, me or Dr. Newman?”
Mateo raised an eyebrow, feeling the impact of Janice’s words. “Clearly, the surgery should be yours to perform. How can we settle for an impersonator over the original? Harlan, you surely wouldn’t want such a person to operate on Father, right? Previously, MO wasn’t available, but now that she is here, there’s no reason to compromise.”
With that, he didn’t allow Harlan any room to debate and turned to Gilmore. “Gilmore, you agree, don’t you?”
Gilmore nodded. “Absolutely.”
“No, this isn’t fair! Just earlier, when your father was in a critical state, I was the one who managed to stabilize him…” Tess protested.
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