Saying No to Her Brain Surgery

After a decade with her biological family, Amelia Baxter is known as the only surgeon capable of saving her sister Sonia from a fatal aneurysm. Despite her reputation for having the 'Hands of God,' Amelia remains indifferent when her boyfriend Oliver and her desperate parents beg her to intervene. As the clock ticks down, the renowned prodigy reveals a shocking secret: a tremor has ruined her precision. This mystery-laden romance follows the fallout of a medical miracle worker who can no longer heal.

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Oliver stepped forward, instantly reigniting hope in my parents.

Mom grabbed his hand excitedly and asked, "Oliver! Are you… Are you really confident you can do this?"

Oliver glanced at the two elderly people on the ground and then at me, his face showing a compassionate expression.

He said with heavy emotion, "I can understand why Amelia won't operate. After all, she carries the reputation of having the Hands of God, and she can't afford to fail. But I can't just stand by and watch Sonia die!"

His words appeared to show understanding for me on the surface. Yet, underneath, he was directly nailing me to the pillar of shame for "refusing to save a life to protect my reputation". The colleagues who had gathered nearby looked at me with even more contempt.

Oliver turned to my parents and made his plea again. "Mr. and Mrs. Baxter, please trust me! I've followed Amelia through every one of her micro-dissection procedures. I know her theories and techniques by heart. Let me combine her methods with a traditional approach and take this risk for Sonia!"

"Of course! You're amazing, Oliver!" Dad was so moved that tears streamed down his face. "Oliver, as long as you save Sonia, the Baxter family will give you half our family fortune!"

When I heard those words, I finally looked up. I watched my ecstatic parents and the righteous Oliver while silently calculating in my mind. Half of the Baxter family fortune was worth at least 100 million dollars.

However, I had other plans. I slowly stood up, met Oliver's gaze, and said mockingly, "You want to use my surgical method? Did I ever authorize that?"

Oliver was caught off guard. Then, he looked at me with anguish. "Amelia! At a time like this, you're still concerned about that? Saving lives is what matters!"

I shrugged casually, my tone firm. "A life is a life, but a patent is a patent. If you operate without my authorization, I'll sue you until you're ruined, and you'll never wear a white coat again."

"Amelia!" Oliver's face paled with anger.

Dad was trembling with rage and pointed at me, scolding me. "Amelia! You're being completely unreasonable! You're really going to let Sonia die over money and a patent?"

I looked at him coldly, as if looking at a stranger. "Make up your mind. The patient doesn't have forever."

Time passed minute by minute, and the surrounding discussions intensified. However, I showed no sign of urgency whatsoever.

Finally, Dad gritted his teeth and accepted my conditions. "Fine! I agree! As long as you give authorization, I'll immediately call a lawyer afterward and transfer half of all my shares to you!"

I smiled and pulled out a voice recorder from my pocket, pressing the record button. "Dad, please say it again… That you voluntarily give me half of your shares in Baxter Group as the licensing fee for my patent."

Dad's face turned purple with anger, but he still repeated the words through clenched teeth.

Satisfied, I put away the recorder and gave Oliver a slight nod. "Go ahead. I hope your hands are steadier than mine."

With that, I walked straight out of the office under my parents' disgusted looks and Oliver's disappointed gaze.

However, I didn't go home. Instead, I went to the coffee shop across from the hospital. There, I ordered the most bitter black coffee.

Through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, I could see the lights that had turned on in the surgical building.

They got what they wanted, and so did I.

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Action LitRPG Mafia

8.3

Don't Ruin Me.

8.3

In the shadow of a high-stakes urban landscape, a dangerous game of deception and survival begins. As secrets unravel, the protagonist finds themselves entangled in a web of betrayal where every move could lead to total ruin. This gripping mystery blends intense action with modern suspense, forcing characters to confront their darkest impulses. With everything on the line, they must navigate a treacherous path to protect what remains of their life.

Action Modern Mystery

9.6

Frozen Cargo, A Betrayed Wife

9.6

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Action Modern Romance

9.4

Fuck With Call Girl

9.4

Since the first time I laid eyes on Arcadia, I had no doubt that she would become mine. She was just drop dead stunning. I am well aware that it is only a question of waiting for her to become mine. Because of my chiseled face, 8-pack abs, biceps, and tats, I've never seen a woman whose pantyhose didn't melt simply by looking at me. If she takes down her trousers, there is no way that Paul Caspar will let her live through this. Nothing in the world will rescue her. She is free to say anything she wants in order to give the impression that she has a choice.

Action Modern Werewolf

9.8

He Forgot Me, I Married His Brother

9.8

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Action Modern Romance

7.1

His Dangerous Touch

7.1

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Action Billionaire Modern

Saying No to Her Brain Surgery

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