Chapter 33

Chloe Ashcroft's grandfather Daniel Ashcroft was the hospital's vice president. The surgical mishap had alarmed the higher-ups, and an investigation team swiftly arrived at the hospital.

When Vivian Laurent was summoned to the office, Daniel and Chloe had been waiting impatiently. The dean was away on business and remained unaware of the situation.

"It's her!" Chloe pointed at Vivian with a shrill voice. "She deliberately pushed me during the surgery, causing it to fail!"

Daniel's face darkened. "Vivian Laurent, you're just an intern. Chloe gave you this opportunity out of kindness, and this is how you repay her? I recommend immediate termination. Nathan Clementson, as department head, should also be held accountable!"

Nathan frowned deeply. "Vivian would never do such a thing."

"Denying it with hard evidence right here?" Daniel scoffed.

Vivian crossed her arms, her gaze icy. "I warned her about the incorrect incision angle before the surgery. She chose to ignore me."

"That's a lie!" Chloe shrieked hysterically. "You pushed me and caused the mistake!"

"The operating room has surveillance," Vivian said calmly. "Let's review the footage."

Chloe smirked. "The system malfunctioned today. Nothing was recorded."

"How convenient." Vivian's lips curved slightly.

Nathan's palms grew clammy. He knew Vivian's special status, but without evidence, the situation looked dire for her.

"I did push her," Vivian suddenly admitted.

Chloe's eyes lit up triumphantly. "She confessed!"

Nathan stared at Vivian in shock as she walked calmly to the computer. "But I'd like everyone to see why I pushed her."

The Ashcrofts watched coldly, expecting Vivian's futile last stand.

Vivian's fingers flew across the keyboard as lines of code flashed on the screen. The onlookers exchanged confused glances.

Two minutes later, Vivian pressed Enter. "The footage has been restored."

Chloe's face turned ashen. "Impossible!"

The screen clearly displayed the deleted surgical recording.