Chapter 710



The woman, her piercing eyes locked on Belinda, stood tall and imposing, her tone sharp.

“Toby’s situation is different,” Belinda replied calmly, her demeanor unwavering.

The woman scoffed. “Don’t act like I don’t know. Toby was transferred to the Grand…”

Plains General Hospital because of your connections. That’s why you let him switch to Dr. Ortiz’s care. But since we don’t have that kind of connection with you, of course, you’re not willing to help us!”

Her words carried, drawing the attention of nearby onlookers. Several people began to gather, eager to witness the confrontation.

Belinda straightened, her expression betraying no reaction to the woman’s sharp demands and accusations. She began to speak, her tone calm and measured.

“Toby has been in the hospital for only a few days. A change in doctors at this stage won’t significantly impact his treatment. Your father, however, has been under my care for nearly a month, and his surgery is scheduled in less than ten days. I’ve already developed a detailed surgical plan for him, taking his complex condition into account. Bringing in a new doctor now would create unnecessary complications—for both your father and the incoming doctor, who wouldn’t be as familiar with his medical history as I am. You—”

Before Belinda could finish, the woman interjected, “That’s exactly why we want someone more experienced, like Dr. Ortiz. We believe he’s better qualified to handle my father’s condition.”

Realizing the conversation would lead nowhere, Belinda decisively ended it.

“No,” she said firmly, turning on her heel and leaving.

Belinda took some comfort in the fact that, after this encounter, no other patients approached her about changing doctors. Whether it was due to her earlier refusals or because they had never intended to ask, she couldn’t be sure.

Still, the rumor spread quickly throughout the department that several of her patients had sought to switch doctors.

In the director’s office of the Cardiac Surgery Department:

“Dr. Ortiz, your move this time was absolutely brilliant!” Kylee exclaimed, grinning broadly as she gave Turner a thumbs-up.

Turner’s lips curled into a smug grin, his satisfaction practically radiating from him. It had been ridiculously easy for him to deal with Belinda. With just a small trick, he had her flustered and frustrated.

“Now, all of her patients are asking to transfer to your care. If they approach you directly, will you take them?” Kylee asked.

Turner smiled. “As long as Belinda approves, I’ll accept as many as want to come. If she refuses, that’s her issue to deal with, not mine. I won’t be the one offending anyone.”

Kylee’s smile widened. “That’s right! Belinda has become a laughingstock now. The Grand Plains General Hospital has never seen patients demand to change their attending physician before. Belinda is facing a difficult situation.” She chuckled, reveling in the situation.

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