Chapter 106

Dominic Pierce let out a derisive chuckle, his sharp gaze fixed on Evelyn Hartley. "What exactly are you implying? That you could lead this surgery?"

His voice dripped with sarcasm, but Evelyn remained unshaken.

A faint, knowing smile curved her lips. "I wouldn’t presume to suggest that, Dr. Pierce. However, I do know someone who could. If she took on this case, the success rate could exceed ninety percent."

A murmur of surprise rippled through the room. Evelyn’s bold claim ignited a spark of hope among the gathered doctors. Many already had an inkling of who she was referring to.

Dominic, however, scoffed sharply. "Ninety percent? That’s preposterous. Who is this supposed miracle surgeon?"

"Is it Star?" one doctor blurted out, barely containing his excitement.

Evelyn nodded. "Exactly—Star."

The room erupted in quiet exhilaration. "I knew it!" someone exclaimed.

"If Star takes this on, we have nothing to worry about. She’s more than capable!" another added.

As the murmurs of anticipation grew, Dominic’s expression darkened.

He knew exactly who Star was—the legendary surgical prodigy. Her reputation was so inflated that Dominic found it hard to believe she was as extraordinary as everyone claimed. There had been a time when her name dominated their department—endless discussions about her unparalleled skill, the impossible surgeries she’d conquered, the endless stream of patients begging for her expertise.

Lila Sinclair, sensing the shift in the room, interjected with a note of skepticism. "Even if Star could improve the success rate, think about the logistics. Getting her to agree to this surgery won’t be easy. And why should we outsource a case that belongs to our hospital?"

Dominic’s mood lifted slightly at Lila’s words, and a flicker of doubt crossed the faces of the other doctors.

"Exactly," someone muttered. "Star isn’t just sitting around waiting for our call!"

"I heard even Elsa Torres from Ascend couldn’t get Star to operate on her son," another added.

Evelyn, still composed, countered smoothly, "I understand your concerns. But Sebastian Holloway has connections with Star. She specializes in high-risk cases, and this one might just catch her interest."

The room buzzed with renewed excitement. "Wait—Sebastian Holloway knows Star personally? That’s incredible!" one doctor gasped.

"If that’s true, we might actually get to meet her!" another whispered eagerly.

Amid the rising enthusiasm, Dominic’s voice cut through like a blade. "I will be performing this surgery."

His tone brooked no argument, and the room fell silent, the other doctors exchanging uneasy glances.

Dominic pressed his lips together, his gaze steady. "Let’s be realistic here."

"First—can we even be sure Sebastian Holloway can convince Star to take this case? Second—if she does agree, how soon can she arrive? And third—do we have any concrete proof that her success rate is truly ninety percent?"

The room sank into contemplative silence.