Chapter 793

Vivian Laurent tapped her fingers lightly on the desk. "Lying to you brings me no benefit. I just want to warn you not to be fooled by Zoe Chamberlain."

Madeline Delmonico sneered. "What does she want? Just money. I paid millions in consultation fees. She treats me, we both get what we need."

Vivian shook her head internally. What kind of spell had Zoe cast on this woman?

She took a deep breath. "Even if you don't believe my identity, at least let me examine you. I performed the surgery for Queen Eleanor of Eudora."

Madeline's eyes flickered. That incident had indeed caused quite a stir.

"Perhaps the Queen was deceived too," Madeline retorted stubbornly.

"The surgery was successful." Vivian met her gaze directly. "At least that proves my medical skills are legitimate."

After a moment's hesitation, Madeline relented. "Fine, try. But if you can't find anything, get out immediately!"

Vivian first observed Madeline's complexion, then pressed gently on her temples. "Does this hurt? Is it throbbing or sharp pain?"

"Aren't you the miracle doctor?" Madeline mocked. "Why ask me?"

Vivian's fingers stilled. This patient was truly difficult.

She continued applying precise pressure to Madeline's scalp. Surprisingly, the woman's headache seemed to ease.

"Any other discomfort besides the headaches?"

Madeline narrowed her eyes. "Occasional lower abdominal pain."

Vivian's movements paused. "Have you ever had a miscarriage?"

Madeline's eyes flew open, pupils dilating sharply. This was a secret she'd kept buried for twenty years.

That child had only been two months along. She'd terminated it secretly.

Because it wasn't her husband's.

Her gaze locked onto Vivian's face. "How could you possibly know that?"