The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel 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!"

"You, you." Susana was trembling with rage, "Don't spout nonsense in front of Romeo, I didn't do anything!"

"Whether you did anything or not, and what you wanted to do, everyone knows well!" Arabella said.

Just then, the dean 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 on? Dr. Susana, why are you kneeling?"

Upon seeing the director, tears welled up in Susana's eyes. She was in so much pain 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.

Just as she was about 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, Phillip is okay?"

Everyone was shocked beyond belief upon hearing his words.

Not only did the dean know Arabella, but he also seemed to highly approve of her medical skills?

Dr. Pierce looked confused as no one answered his question, "What's going on? Miss Arabella, could you explain?"

"Dr. Pierce." Arabella 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 something to upset you?"

"I'm not upset." Arabella had a strong presence, "This is the first time I heard of using sedatives and heart-soothing meds when a heart failure patient has endocarditis and periannular leak.”

"Doing so is equivalent to forcefully treating the patient, and he would die within half an hour!" Dr. Pierce turned to Susana instantly.

Arabella nonchalantly said, "I can only say that the hiring standards of your hospital are not strict enough."

"Susana, why didn't you perform surgery on the patient?" Dr. Pierce immediately asked.