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Who's the Substitute Now? Chapter 548
"I'm going to give it a try," Daniel said in a hoarse voice and resolute tone, breaking the silence in the vehicle. He had put a lot of thought into making this decision.The three doctors beside him were surprised. "You want to do it on your own?" they asked incredulously, and their faces showed signs of nervousness.Daniel nodded and responded, "Get ready and give me a hand."Understanding the urgency, he swiftly entered the adjacent compartment to change into surgical attire.One of the doctors hurriedly followed him, his face filled with concern. He grew flustered when he saw Daniel putting on the surgical gown."Um… Recently, the Turners borrowed the instruments we need for the surgery, and they haven't returned them yet. So, you might not be able to perform the surgery today," the doctor said anxiously."Who?" Daniel's hand froze in the air as anger surged through him."I-It's the Turners," the doctor replied. He lowered his head to avoid Daniel's gaze.The Sullivans had
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Right before the camper van drove away, Natalie hurried over. Although she arrived just in time, a group of security guards before the vehicle blocked her path.They stared at her silently, emanating a strong sense of hostility that made Natalie feel like taking another step could result in serious harm. Feeling intimidated, she couldn't help but tremble.However, knowing Joshua was still in the van with Natasha made her uneasy. She couldn't give up so easily.Natalie quietly encouraged herself. She was confident that the Sullivans' bodyguards wouldn't dare openly attack her before the crowd.Summoning her courage, she attempted to enter the vehicle, but the guards' intense stares compelled her to step back.With the van on the verge of departing, Natalie felt a wave of panic and turned to Carly for help.Carly stayed rooted in place, looking bewildered as though she couldn't quite understand what was happening.Natalie silently cursed Carly for being so clueless and not helpful
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Joshua was a great driver. He could bring the car to a smooth stop even when driving fast.After unbuckling his seatbelt, he opened the van's back door to help the three doctors push the stretcher out."Thanks," Daniel said, showing gratitude for the first time.Joshua nodded back.The road to the hospital was bumpy, so Joshua walked ahead, quietly clearing away the bigger stones on the ground.When they reached the hospital, it was during peak hours, and the whole place was crowded with people. The sounds of sadness, despair, and relief filled the air.Baffled, one of the doctors asked, "Why are there so many people? How can we get through?"Daniel looked displeased.Joshua pursed his lips and quietly rolled up his sleeves. He used his body to clear a path, making space for Natasha.The stretcher glided behind him smoothly as they entered a VIP passage in the corner.Joshua had never engaged in this type of physical labor before. Usually, others handled such tasks for him.
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Daniel was ready to confront Joshua after regaining his senses. But, when he looked up, Joshua had vanished into thin air. He scanned the area but couldn't find Joshua anywhere.He felt bewildered since Joshua had been right there just moments ago.As Daniel lowered his head, his phone suddenly rang. His heart raced when he saw it was Austin calling, He had been so focused on getting Natasha to the hospital that he forgot to check in with Austin.Daniel glanced worriedly toward the operating room, silently praying for Natasha's well-being. Trembling, he answered the call.Austin's voice burst through the phone the moment Daniel picked up. "How's Natty? Have you found her? I wanted to help look for her, but you stopped me."What do we do now? She's such a good kid. How could she end up in such a situation?"Austin's agitation grew, his emotions seeming to mirror those of someone trapped in the throes of losing a loved one.Daniel sighed. "You're still so worked up at your age. Re
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Ever since Natasha married Joshua, she had fallen out with the Sullivans.Daniel hadn't seen Austin behave like this since then. Austin's questions reminded Daniel of how Austin used to act."Don't worry about Natasha. I'll take care of her while you focus on the conference," Daniel assured him."Wait… Is Natasha okay, then?" Austin persisted.Just then, Joshua rushed past Daniel and stopped at the entrance to the operating room.Surprised, Daniel looked up at Joshua. He thought he saw Joshua holding a cigarette, so he squinted to get a better look.Before Daniel's eyes could focus, Austin's booming voice from the phone startled him. "Hey! Are you even listening? How dare you ignore what I'm saying?"Daniel trembled and instinctively held the phone away from his ear.Austin's voice was so loud that even Joshua heard it. Joshua frowned and turned to look at Daniel.The air grew heavy with an awkward silence. Daniel's hand froze in midair as he searched for the appropriate words
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The atmosphere outside the operating room was tense the whole time. The corridor outside the VIP surgery ward was quiet, with only white walls and hospital beds in sight.The space was filled with metallic structures and medical equipment, casting cold shadows under the bright lights.Joshua sat beneath the lights' harsh glare, his face tense with worry. He couldn't shake the image of Natasha lying on the hospital bed from his mind. Her hair was messy, her face flushed, and her lips slightly parted.Joshua's Adam's apple bobbed as he felt restless. The combination of sensory overload and the life-and-death tension left him in a bewildered state.All he could think about was Natasha, and he hoped desperately that she would be okay. Despite not fully understanding his own emotions, one thing was clear to him: he couldn't bear the thought of Natasha dying.Daniel sat across from Joshua, his hands clasped together and fingers intertwined. He murmured, "Please, God…"His earnest praye
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Upon hearing those words, Joshua's anxious heart finally found peace. A sense of relief flooded him.He exhaled deeply and politely thanked the attending doctor, "Thank you."The doctor waved his hands dismissively. "Please, don't mention it. It's our honor to serve you."Suddenly, as if remembering something important, Joshua leaned closer to the doctor's ear."Please relay a message to the hospital director for me. Let him send the contract between Central Hospital and Grayson Corp for this year directly to my office."The doctor's face brightened instantly. He seized Joshua's hand and exclaimed, "Thank you, Mr. Grayson! Thank you!"Joshua maintained his stoic expression."Can I go now, Mr. Grayson?" The doctor's face showed his eagerness.Joshua gestured for him to leave. After Joshua attended to his tasks, he turned to check on Natasha.He saw Daniel gripping Natasha's hand while walking alongside her bed. Despite the nurse's brisk pace, Daniel kept up as if determined to
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Joshua gently took the hospital bed from the nurse and wheeled Natasha into the VIP ward.The ward was impressively spacious, with a refined decor more akin to a luxury hotel suite than a medical facility.Joshua gripped the bed's handles as he gradually brought it to a halt, his gaze sweeping meticulously across the room. He was trying to identify any potential safety hazards.Grayson Corporation had a lot of rivals, and Joshua frequently encountered difficult situations on his business trips. He knew the importance of being vigilant.Unlike Grayson Hospital, where safety was assured, he couldn't guarantee the same level of security here. His priority was Natasha's safety during her stay in the ward.After completing his thorough inspection, Joshua began to feel somewhat reassured. He couldn't help but notice the room's decoration was simple yet elegant.For some reason, the decor sparked an indescribable feeling within him. Its simplicity and elegance perfectly mirrored Natasha
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As soon as Joshua said the name "Jacob", Natasha felt like her throat was being choked, and was unable to breathe properly.Her breathing became somewhat erratic."What's wrong? Do you know him or not?" Joshua spoke, narrowing his eyes. His pupils contracted, and he looked sharp and almost menacing.It seemed like any slight movement from Natasha couldn't escape his gaze."I…" Natasha began.She seemed a bit hesitant but also seemed not at all. Finally, she calmly spoke, "I don't know him.""Don't know him?" Joshua raised an eyebrow.He seemed somewhat incredulous, repeatedly confirming, "You really don't know him?"Natasha nodded, her expression very firm. "I don't know him."She looked somewhat puzzled, her tone confused as she asked, "Who is Jacob? Is he also from the Graysons?"Joshua stared at Natasha motionlessly, as if trying to find a flaw on her face.But Natasha remained calm. Her expression was very normal and without any flaws.Joshua stared for a long time. Eve
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