This time, his response was firm. “Mr. Wilder, I’m truly sorry<b>, </b><b>but </b><b>the </b><b>appointment </b>was scheduled in advance and everything’s already set. <b>It </b>just <b>can’t </b><b>be </b><b>changed </b><b>at </b>thest minute.”
Noticing Dn’s expression turning cold, he quickly tried to soften the blow. <b>“</b><b>But </b>please don’t worry. We’ll do our absolute best <i>for </i>Miss Gilmore’s mother as well. If Miss Gilmore is concerned, I can even help contact a more renowned hospital <b>for </b><b>a </b>second opinion.”
As thest glimmer of hope faded, the light drained from Noreen’s eyes.
“Noreen, wait outside for a moment,” Dn told her.
Noreen left the room in a daze, barely aware of her surroundings.
Dn turned back to Dean Grayson, his gaze sharp. “Dean Grayson, let’s be honest. What would it take for you to perform Rosalind’s surgery?”
“Mr. Wilder, there’s been a misunderstanding. I really can’t help you with this,” Dean Grayson replied, his tone apologetic.
Dn understood instantly. He didn’t bother with pleasantries. “Would you mind telling me who’s putting you in this difficult position?”
Dean Grayson hesitated, unable to give a straight answer.
There were only a handful of prominent families in Rivercrest City, and even fewer whose influence rivaled that of the Wilder family.
It didn’t take much for Dn to piece it together. “Is it Seth?”
Dean Grayson neither confirmed nor denied it, but his silence spoke volumes.
Dn nodded, resigned. “I understand. Thank you for your time.”
With nothing else to say, he left the hospital without so much as a word to Noreen.
She could sense, too, that their chances were slim. Left with no other options, she started researching expert medical teams online, hoping to find an alternative.
Meanwhile, Dn headed straight to the Aurelion Group to find Seth.
When he arrived, Bianca was there as well.
“Dn! This is a surprise,” Bianca greeted him cheerfully.
<b>“</b><b>I’m </b><b>here </b><b>to </b><b>see </b><b>Seth</b><b>,</b><b>” </b><b>Dn </b><b>replied</b><b>. </b>
“He’s <b>in </b>his <b>office</b>. I’ll take <b>you </b>to him<b>,” </b>nca <b>offered</b><b>, </b><b>leading </b><b>the </b><b>way </b>
Seth had already guessed this confrontation wasing<b>–</b><b>Dean </b><b>Grayson </b><b>had </b>called him an hour earlier to say Dn was seeking a spot <b>with </b><b>the </b><b>expert </b><b>medical </b>team.
But Seth had already promised that opportunity <i>to </i>Bianca. He wasn’t <b>about </b><b>to </b>change his mind.
Dean Grayson, caught in the middle, could only turn Dn down as politely <b>as </b>possible.
Dn got straight to the point as soon as he saw Seth. “Can you give me the expert team’s appointment slot?”
Seth didn’t budge. “Sorry, Dn. I can’t give up that slot.”
Bianca, realizing what this was about, quickly exined, “Dn, Seth arranged that for me. My mom’s in the hospital–she really needs it.”
“So you’re the one who took the slot?” Dn asked, his voice tight.
Bianca nodded. “Yeah. Who are you trying to help?”
Dn didn’t answer, only giving Seth a long,plicated look before leaving in a rush.
That evening, Rosalind said she wanted some fresh air, so Noreen bundled her up and wheeled her outside for a walk.
The sunset painted the city in a brilliant wash of scarlet and gold–a rare jht for early winter.
Not far away, Bianca was also out for a stroll, pushing Yvonne’s wheelchair. Noreen, not wanting to run into them, changed direction.
Bianca, absorbed in conversation with her mother, didn’t notice Noreen at all.
“Mom, just rx and wait for the surgery,” Bianca was saying. “The team operating on you is world–ss. There’s very little risk.”
Yvonne looked reassured. “We’re so lucky Seth pulled this off. You must thank him properly for me.”
Bianca grinned. “Seth says we don’t need to stand on ceremony.”
“Well, he’s right. Especially since you two are practically family already.”
<b>“</b><b>Oh</b>, Mom…<b>” </b><b>nca </b><b>blushed</b><b>.. </b>
“I’m not wrong<b>, </b>am I? Anyone can see Seth truly cares <b>about </b><b>you</b>. <b>Your </b><b>dad </b><b>and </b>F both see it.”
The mother and daughter’s voices faded as they moved farther away.
But under the shade of a tree, Noreen stood frozen, her face drained of color.
She never imagined it would be Seth who helped Bianca snatch away the appointment slot they so desperately needed.