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When the Deputy Hospital Director and a group of doctors and nurses left, Jeremy Lawrence looked around, amazed. "Elara, why have they moved me to such a nice room? Did Adrian arrange this?"

Jeremy did not yet know that Elara Sterling and Victor Ashford had broken up.

"It wasn't him."

Elara frowned in confusion, also unclear about the situation.

Victor had already broken up with her, he couldn't possibly be this kind-hearted.

It was even less likely for Leon Cross.

This VIP ward seemed very high-end, staying here without doing anything would cost a significant amount of money.

No one from the Sterling family would be willing to pay this much.

Then who could it be?

Who was so kind-hearted that they would help the two of them out of the blue?

Elara was baffled with this thought.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

A knock on the door suddenly interrupted her thoughts.

Elara went to answer the door.

Outside stood a young nurse, who smiled and said, "Ms. Elara, our Dean would like to discuss your brother's condition with you. Please come with me."

Elara was taken aback, surprise evident in her eyes, "The Dean wants to see me?"

"Yes."

Dean's Office.

The young nurse led her to the door and knocked gently.

The office door wasn't fully closed, half concealed.

A pleasant and young voice came from inside, "Come in."

Elara was startled by the unexpectedly youthful voice.

She gently pushed open the door.

As she walked in, she saw a young man sitting at the desk, who looked to be around 25 years old, with a handsome and mild face, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, the epitome of a refined noble young man.

Was this... the Dean?!

Elara was visibly surprised and taken aback.

The Dean was that young?

She had initially assumed that he would be at least in his fifties or sixties.

"Ms. Elara, hello. Please have a seat."

While Elara was looking at Denver Lancaster with a surprise on her face, Denver Lancaster also looked up to appraise her with interest.

Is this the young girl who once had a fling with Adrian Vale?

He had to admit, even with her plain looks, she was a beauty.

Looking at the girl in her twenties, she had very delicate features and her skin was fair and radiant.

Even to him, who had seen many beautiful women, she was quite impressive.

After appraising her for a moment, he said with a smile, "Ms. Elara, don't be nervous. We're all young, just treat me as a friend."

His smile made Elara feel a bit more relaxed.

She nodded, also smiling, and sat down.

"Dean, I heard you wanted to talk about my brother's condition?" Elara asked directly, "Has there been a change in Jeremy's condition?"

Denver Lancaster picked up the coffee on the table and took a sip, "There has been some change."

Elara immediately became nervous, "I don't know..."

"Your brother's disease should be treated as soon as possible. Because of this bout of illness, he has actually missed the best time for surgery."

Elara's face changed instantly and her voice trembled, "What do you mean by missing the best time for surgery? Does it mean he can't have surgery in the future?"

"It's not that he can't have surgery, but the post-operative effects won't be as good. Ms. Elara, your brother's surgery can't be delayed anymore."

"I know..." Elara clenched her fist, "I, I will find a way for him to have surgery as soon as possible. Only, you said that if he has surgery now, the post-operative effects won't be too good..."

"It depends on who performs the surgery." Denver Lancaster casually mentioned, "I know someone who is very good at this type of surgery. If he could be convinced to help, your brother's cure rate could be as high as ninety percent. But..."

A cure rate as high as ninety percent?

Elara Sterling's sinking heart suddenly ignited with hope, and she immediately asked, "But what? Dean, is this person you know a doctor at this hospital?"

"No." Denver Lancaster shook his head, "He's a businessman and hasn't practiced medicine for many years. That's why I said he might not be willing to help."

The glimmer of hope that had just ignited in her heart sank down once more.

He hasn't practiced medicine for many years?

Would he still perform surgery on Jeremy Lawrence?

But...

Even if there was only a one percent chance, she could not give up.

Jeremy was the only person she cared about in this world.

No matter what it took, she had to fight for him.

"Dean, could you give me that person's contact information?" After a moment of contemplation, Elara looked at Denver Lancaster with a mix of pleading, apprehension, and anxiety in her eyes, "I would like to talk to him."

A glint of cunning flashed quickly in Denver Lancaster's eyes, but he feigned a troubled expression on his face.

After a few seconds of silence, he nodded and said, "Alright, I'll give you his contact information and address. However, when you meet him, don't let him know that it was me who sent you to find him."

A look of joy appeared on Elara's face: "Thank you, Dean!"

Heath Group.

Looking at the towering skyscraper before her, Elara stood outside the revolving glass door, feeling a bit timid for a moment.

But thinking of Jeremy, she gathered her courage.

She took a deep breath and stepped inside.

As soon as she approached the receptionists, she was stopped.

Both receptionists were very attractive women with great figures. They wore exquisite makeup and adorned themselves with luxurious brand jewelry.

At first glance, they seemed like wealthy young ladies.

One of the receptionists saw that Elara was very beautiful, and a hint of hostility arose in her heart.

Noticing that she was dressed modestly, she spoke even more arrogantly, "Miss, you need to register if you're looking for someone. Who are you looking for?"

Elara hesitated for a moment before mentioning the name Denver Lancaster had given her, "Hello, I'm looking for Adrian Vale, is he available?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she heard two sharp intakes of breath.

The already hostile receptionist glared at her even more, practically staring her down, "Who are you? How dare you directly address President Adrian by his name. You need to make an appointment to see President Adrian, do you have one?"

President Adrian?

Elara was momentarily stunned.

Was this man named Adrian Vale one of the senior executives at this company?

Judging by the reaction of these receptionists, his position must not be low.

She replied truthfully, "I don't have an appointment."

"Hmph." The receptionist sneered disdainfully when she heard that Elara didn't have an appointment, "President Adrian isn't someone anyone can just meet. Without an appointment, do you really think you can see President Adrian? These days, some women have incredibly thick skin, thinking that they can cling to influential men just because of their looks. Can you casually imagine getting close to President Adrian?"

Elara frowned slightly upon hearing this.

She patiently tried to explain, "I think you've misunderstood me. I don't want to..."

Before she could finish speaking, the receptionist interrupted impatiently, "We're not interested in hearing what you think. In any case, without an appointment, President Adrian won't meet you. You can leave now.”