Chapter 32

Vivian Laurent ignored Chloe Ashcroft's provocation, which only infuriated Chloe more.

The General Surgery Department was fully booked with surgeries today. Almost every doctor was busy in the operating rooms.

Fresh from receiving her official employment notice, Chloe carried herself with arrogant pride. She deliberately placed her certification in the most visible spot on her desk.

This was her first time leading a surgery. Daniel Ashcroft had promised to supervise personally, but an emergency disrupted their plans.

"Critical trauma patient incoming! Where are Chief Clementson and Dr. Ashcroft?" A nurse rushed into the surgical prep area in panic.

Nathan Clementson was already in surgery. Daniel Ashcroft was about to scrub in. No other doctors were available.

"I'll handle it." Vivian stepped forward.

Daniel frowned. "What can an intern possibly do?"

With no other options, Daniel had to abandon supervising Chloe's procedure. Chloe brimmed with confidence. "Don't worry, Uncle. I could perform this simple surgery blindfolded."

Daniel patted her shoulder. "I trained you myself."

Chloe had every reason to be confident. Born into a medical dynasty, she'd trained at top international medical schools.

Just before the procedure began, an assistant doubled over with severe abdominal pain. Chloe scanned the room and pointed at Vivian. "You'll assist me."

Had she known Vivian's true identity, she wouldn't have dared let her through the operating room doors.

Vivian agreed readily. "Fine."

She wasn't doing Chloe any favors—only prioritizing the patient's safety.

The subcutaneous cystectomy seemed straightforward. Chloe hummed while making the first incision until Vivian interrupted. "Stop!"

Chloe glared. "Who gave an assistant the right to interfere?"

"The cyst adheres to the valve. Your approach will damage surrounding tissue." Vivian's tone remained calm.

"Nonsense!" Chloe scoffed. "Are you questioning my judgment?"

"I'm stating facts."

"Silence!" Chloe insisted on proceeding.

Blood sprayed everywhere. The operating room fell deathly quiet.

Chloe turned pale. The excessive bleeding made her hands tremble.

"Move!" Vivian shoved Chloe aside.

With practiced precision, Vivian controlled the bleeding, sutured the wound, and removed the cyst flawlessly. The medical team watched in awe.

Her suturing technique surpassed even veteran surgeons.

Slamming the scalpel onto the tray, Vivian delivered her verdict: "Don't practice on patients if you lack basic skills."

Chloe's lips quivered without sound.

News spread through the hospital instantly. Though a minor procedure, Chloe's blunder was undeniable.

When confronted by hospital administrators, Chloe suddenly shrieked: "Vivian pushed me! She sabotaged my surgery on purpose!"