Zaki seemed a bit troubled. "This isn't a matter of necessity. Saving a life is invaluable. If you're willing to help, any reward is negotiable."Melody instantly lost interest when she knew that money was involved. Recently, she had been engrossed in a talent show. She couldn't afford to be sidetracked."Sorry, I don't have the time now."Zaki grew anxious when he heard this. "But a young lady’s life at stake! She’s barely in her twenties. The situation is critical, which is why I've come to seek help from you. Oh, that poor girl. My master once said you have the kindest heart. Please reconsider this.""Your master?" Melody paused for a bit. "Who's your master?""My master is Patrick Steinfield. Oh, he has operated with you before!" Zaki remembered this detail, and used it to try to establish a connection.That triggered a memory for Melody. No wonder she found Zaki's name familiar; he was Patrick's secret disciple.Patrick was a remarkably cheerful old man. When everyone doubt
The girl on the hospital bed appeared pallid, with dry lips. The once arrogant face was now devoid of vitality.A frail and beautiful young girl might evoke sympathy and pity from onlookers, but to Melody, it was a sudden recoil—because this woman was none other than Natasha!Just the day before, Natasha had publicly humiliated and mocked her.Melody was stunned. She had no idea what Natasha had been through to become like this, nor did she understand how this coincidence had occurred.But she didn't care to dwell on it."Miss Althea? What's wrong?" Doctor Mike called out softly, wondering if she had noticed a serious problem.Melody snapped out of her thoughts, shifted her gaze, and said, "Sorry, I can't perform this surgery."With that, she turned to leave.She didn't want to stay a second longer here. If she had known it was to save Natasha, she wouldn't have come at all!Doctor Mike immediately panicked. H disregarded everything as he rushed forward and grabbed her. "Miss
"Miss Althea, don't leave yet. I want to invite you for dinner!" a nurse who admired Melody called out.However, Mike noticed Melody's fatigue, and chided the nurse. "Enthusiasm is good, but you should also respect others' wishes."The nurse puckered her lips in embarrassment. She lowered her head, as if admitting her mistake, and halted her steps.After changing clothes, Melody left through the medical staff's passage, guided by the usher. Her figure disappeared completely in the corridor, concealing all that she had done. She never disclosed where she learned her skills, or who her mentor was. She didn't linger after saving a life, nor was she distracted by praise.Mike watched her leave, and suddenly recalled a phrase that went along the line of leaving without seeking recognition."Connect the patient to the ECG and oxygen, then transfer her to the intensive care unit."Mike and the nurse cleaned the surgical instruments. Together with the anesthetist, they escorted Natasha o
Talia leisurely poured herself a drink and took a sip with a contented expression. "Don't worry. I was brave enough to do it, so I’ve handled everything properly. There won't be any issues."Yvie still couldn't believe it. She feared that if things went awry, she'd be implicated as well. She pressed on nervously, "Handled it? How could you handle anything? Natasha isn't dead! Once she wakes up, she'll spill everything. You'll be completely exposed!"Thinking about Christopher's bloodthirsty and eccentric nature, Yvie couldn't help but shiver. It was one thing to ask Talia to seduce a man like him, but she wouldn't dare to make an enemy out of him!"Aunt, you often tell me to be decisive. But now, you're hesitating?" Talia chuckled sinisterly, placing her high-grade glass forcefully onto the table. "I had Wyne record a video of her and take photos of her in the nude. If she dares to utter a word, I'll release everything and make sure she never shows her face to the world again!"Thi
The intensive care unit in the hospital was eerily quiet. Even the nurses were cautious when administering injections or changing medications, not daring to make any mistakes.Natasha's hospital bed had been customized for her ease. Her leg was fractured, and her eyes were tightly shut. Two days had passed, yet there were no signs of her waking up. She was sustained only by the nutrients from the IV drip.Olivia stared intently at the cold data on the cardiac monitor, holding her daughter's hand, not daring to divert her gaze even for a moment.She feared that if she blinked, Natasha's heart rate would drop.Christopher stood by her side, his emotions in turmoil.He had tried to persuade Olivia to rest, but her concern for her daughter turned her obstinate. "No, I won't go anywhere. I have to be here and watch over her. What if she wakes up and doesn't see me? What, then?""My good daughter, don't worry. Mom's here."She gently brushed her daughter's forehead, her eyes filled wi
This wasn't his usual phone number!Melody instantly fell silent, not daring to make a single sound.Christopher could hardly contain his excitement. "The girl you saved today is my sister. Our entire family is deeply grateful to you. I..."Before he could finish his sentence, a sudden, abrupt exclamation from a woman interrupted him. "Natasha! Natasha’s awake!"It was Olivia. Melody could even imagine her startled appearance.After several days of unconsciousness, Natasha finally woke up. Christopher was deeply concerned about his younger sister's condition, and hurriedly said, "Sorry, Miss Althea. My sister has awakened. I'll call you later."The call abruptly ended, and Melody breathed a sigh of relief.How did Christopher know her phone number?He wanted to call back later? That’s absolutely unnecessary!Melody detested unnecessary entanglements. His gratitude earlier made her feel complicated, but it wasn't enough to sway her.She would maintain her secret the way she in
Christopher’s unease was confirmed when, after a busy signal, he could only hear a cold mechanical female voice on the other end. "Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unreachable."Christopher tried two more times, but the result was the same. He hung up, dejected and frustrated, not understanding the reason behind it all.He merely wanted to express gratitude. Why was Althea unwilling to meet him? Or was there another hidden story behind this?Irritated, he opened the photo album and pulled out the picture Luke had taken. Her back seemed as far as the moonlight he could never reach...Sensing his displeasure, Luke tactfully lowered the air conditioning temperature and drove silently towards the company.No one spoke a word throughout the journey.Luke didn't dare to slack off. Reaching the company, he and Christopher headed straight to the Christopher's office.Upon opening the door, a group of people was gathered around the table, discussing matters on the compute
This was Luke's third time serving as a high-speed driver today. He pushed the steering wheel to the point it emitted smoke, all in a bid for every second.By the time he reached the Bolton Enterprise, he was feeling a bit dizzy and disoriented.Inside the CEO's office, the hackers from before were still gathered around the computer, deeply engrossed in their research. Christopher stepped in and announced, "Make way."Everyone promptly made space, assuming that the CEO had brought in an unparalleled expert. Upon closer inspection, they saw a stunningly beautiful woman trailing behind him. She exuded an otherworldly elegance and remarkable grace.Despite her beauty, she was undeniably a woman. She looked every bit like a spoiled young lady. How could she possibly have any hacking skills?Everyone exchanged glances. No one dared to say much, and pondered in silence. Melody paid no heed to their stares. She pulled out a chair, sat down, and began operating the computer.Upon start