The Princess and the Paupers

Chapter 9

Susana’s chuckle didn’t go unnoticed by Arabella. With a casual raise of her brows, she said, “Miss Susana, isn’t it time to honor your promise?”

Susana was so busy being envious that she completely forgot about the agreement she had with Arabella! Romeo was right here, and there was no way Susana would make a fool of herself. Not a chance!

She decided to play dumb instead, spreading her hands wide, “What promise? Did I say something?”

“Dr. Susana, how could you.” A nurse couldn’t help but chime in, “You said it yourself, if this young lady saved Phillip, you’d kneel to her, even giving up your position as Deputy Director.”

“Really? Did I say that?” Susana adamantly denied, “Got any proof?”

Another doctor couldn’t help but speak up, “You did say that, everyone here heard you. If you don’t want to kneel, at least apologize.”

After all, the way she had spoken to the young lady before was really out of line.

“Why should I apologize?” Susana gave an innocent look, acting like she couldn’t care less.

Hopeless case.

Just as everyone was at their wits’ end, Arabella suddenly gave a kick, sending Susana to her knees with a thump. Nobody saw how she did it, only heard the sound of a knee hitting the floor. It must have hurt.

“You, you!” Susana was in so much pain her lips were trembling and she couldn’t even stand.

“As a doctor, it’s your duty to save lives.” Arabella’s eyes were cold, her voice chilling. “Your scalpel is meant to save lives, not to be used recklessly!”

was trembling with rage, “Don’t spout nonsense in front of Romeo, I

did anything or not, and what you wanted to do, everyone

arrived upon hearing the news, “Mr. McMillian, is your father okay? I apologize, I just got back from an academic conference. Wait, what’s going

she couldn’t even stand. Dr. Pierce had always thought highly of her, even praising her in front of all the doctors, setting her as an example.

to tattle, she heard the dean’s surprised voice, “Arabella, you’re here too? And in a sterile suit? You’re not the high schooler who performed surgery on Phillip, are you? I heard about it on my way here. So,

was shocked beyond belief upon hearing his words.

but he also seemed to highly approve of her medical skills?

no one answered his question, “What’s going on? Miss Arabella, could

greeted him, “Nothing much, just that I don’t wish to encounter Susana in this field ever again.” Dr. Pierce looked at Susana, then at Arabella, “Did she do

of

patient, and he would die within half an hour!” Dr. Pierce turned to Susana Instantly.

hiring standards of your hospital are not strict

didn’t you perform surgery on the patient?” Dr. Pierce immediately asked.

critical at

him! You’re a doctor, but you sentenced him to death while there was still hope for his survivall How could you do this?”

leave. Hope Hospital will no longer keep you and there

in this industry

value patient’s lives and cared only for her career was not fit to be a

one word from him, Susana would no longer be able to work

me one more chance,”

her to leave to prevent Romeo’s anger

nice to her, and her future

it all ended

sorry, I allowed such a thing to happen. right under my nose, I feel