Chapter 613

The autopsy report showed no toxic substances in the deceased's body.

Vivian Laurent stared at the ECG readings, her brow furrowed. The patient's heart rate had spiked erratically minutes before death.

She pulled up the ICU monitoring data. All vitals had been stable before the transfer to the general ward.

Something had gone wrong during that transition.

Yet surveillance footage showed no one near the ward entrance during that time.

Even Vivian found this bizarre death puzzling.

Dr. Zachary Kalmien's eyes were red-rimmed. The deceased had been his longtime friend, and the sudden loss devastated him.

"Dr. Kalmien, this wasn't medical malpractice."

"Thank you, Dr. Laurent."

"Facing life and death is our daily reality. All we can do is save every life possible."

Dr. Kalmien wiped his face. "You're right."

"Would you like to take a few days off? I'll handle this case."

"No. The hospital is understaffed." He shook his head. "I'm counting on you."

Vivian reviewed the medical records again. She would uncover the truth.

Meanwhile, Bianca Semona was showing the surgical footage to various specialists.

"The procedure followed all protocols." An expert adjusted his glasses. "Dr. Laurent's technique was impeccable."

"Impossible!" Bianca slammed the table. "My father died under her care!"

Another specialist pointed at the screen. "Look at these sutures—textbook perfection."

"Examine it again!" Bianca gritted her teeth. "There must have been violations!"

The specialists exchanged glances.

"Ms. Semona, we understand your grief. But the surgery was flawless."

"Then why did my father die?" Her voice trembled. "She must've done something!"

"Post-op care was also by the book. The cause requires further investigation."

Bianca clenched her fists. She refused to believe this was accidental.

Vivian had known whose life was on that operating table. This was premeditated murder!

For a doctor, killing someone would be child's play.