Chapter 101 Jonathan snapped into action .
Right , Ill get everything set up .
As Paisley was about to head to the operating room with Jonathan , Charles chimed in , Hey , Ms.
Sutton , what about me ? Paisley shot him a side glance .
You might as well come help , too , Charles broke into a grin , his eyes lighting up .
Sure thing ent as a teaching moment for He was supposedly going to help , but with Paisley there , they hardly needed him .
Paisley was just using Pauls treatment as him .
Man , you really never stop learning in this life , Charles mused to himself .
Marissa watched anxiously as Paisley disappeared into the operating room Jonathan and the others .
She couldnt hold back anymore .
Doin , are you seriously okay with this ! You lived with her for four years .
You know better than anyone if she has d any real medical training .
Dont let her fool you .
This is your grandpa were talking about .
Marissas emotional outburst struck a chord with several of the elder Vinderbilts .
Shes got a point , Harris Vanderbilt , Pauls younger brother , chimed in .
Dom , dont let yourself get played like this But Dominick stood his ground , unusually firm .
Even if she could fool us , you really think she managed to deceive both Mr.
Walsh and Mr.
Hansen , too ? Harris fell silent , unable to come up with a comeback .
Mr.
Reginald Vanderbilt , what do you think ? Marissa turned desperately to Reginald .
We can still stop Paisley now Just then , a group of medical staff in white coats rushed past , their faces a mix of urgency and barely contained excitement .
Move it , everyone .
Mr.

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Walsh wants us in the observation room for the whole thing someone called out Wait , is this that expert who kept thing e down Mr.
Walshs offera ? another doctor chimed in .
Thats the one .
Hurry up .
salready started , came an eager response .
The doctors practically sprinted down the hallway , like they were afraid of missing even a second .
As they rushed past the Vanderbilts , their name tags were impossible to miss , flashing titles like Chief Physician and Associate Chief Physician The sight of so many top doctors rushing to watch left the skeptical Vanderbilts completely stunned .
Watching this unfold , Reginald finally felt the knot of anxiety in his chest loosen .
So … Paisleys really that good ? Kayla mumbled , her voice soft and uncertain .
The shock hadnt quite worn off , and her eyes held a distant look of disbelief .
Lauren stood there speechless , feeling like shed just been slapped across the face .
This was not how things were supposed to go : She turned stifly loward Dominick He was staring at the operating room doors , dead silent , his eyes deep and unreadable .
Shock , confusion , and something else she couldnt quite place flickered across his face .
Right then , Lauren knew that Dominick hadnt seen this coming either .
Marissa watched the Vanderbilts reactions carefully , trying to keep her own emotions in check as she drified over to the window .
So it was true .
Paisley really was Charles mentur .
Marissa had brought Charles here , thinking that no matter what happened to Paul , the Vanderbilts would be grateful to her .
But Paisley had completely destroyed that plan .
Marissa needed to act fast , to do something anything to make sure the Vanderbilts remembered who had really helped them .
Hey Marissa , whats wrong ? V Whats with that look ? Kayla walked over to ask .
Shed almost said terrifying because that was exactly what Marissas exporssion had been , but shed caught herself at the last second and softened it Marissa tjuickly re y rearranged her features , letting her eyes well up p with tears .
She lifted her hand to dab at imaginary tears , using the gesture to cover how unnatural she felt .
Its nothing .
Just worried about Grandpa Paul Im sure hell be fine .
Though Kayla hated admitting anything good about Paisley , the results spoke for themselves .
Everyones acting like Paisleys some miracle worker .
She should be able to help Grandpa , right ? Marissa kept her eyes down, a flash of something ugly crossing her face .
But Kaylas presence had reminded her of something .
Hey Kayla , you 1/2 10.05 AM c c · Chapter 101 want that painting by Mr.
Vaire Marissa asked .
Kaylas eyes lit up Want it ? Gosh , I dream about it every night .
But her excitement quickly faded .
Not that wanting matters .
Marissa , remember what I told you before ? Mr.
Vaire doesnt sell his paintings to the public .
If he did .
Kayla wouldnt be stuck making copies of his work .
I can get one for you , Marissa said softly .
No way , seriously ? Kayla couldnt believe her ears .
Absolutely .
Marissas voice was confident .
My old classmate , Jack , from abroad , is related to Mr.
Vaires assistant .
I actually got in touch with them a while back .
I was planning to surprise you on your birthday , but seeing how down youve been lately , I figured you could use e some good news now .
For real ? Marissa , youre literally the best Kayla bounced with excitement .
Do you think we could meet Mr.
Vaire in person ! Can I come with you ? She dreamed of meeting her idol practically every night .
In her mind , he had to be the perfect gentleman sophisticated , generous , and handsome to boot .
Let me check my schedule and get back to you on that .
on that , Marissa said , carefully sidestepping Kaylas request The truth was , Marissa wasnt even sure she could get a meeting with Nions assistant .
Shed already tried reaching out through Jack , mentioning she wanted to buy a painting , but got shut down immediately .
Though buying a painting seemed out of reach .
Marissa figured meeting Nion in person might actually be doable , From what shed dug up .
Nion only had one assistant , who was also one of her apprentices .
The two were super close .
And since Jack was related to Nions assistant , Marissa thought this connection might just be her ticket to meeting the artist himself Even without a direct promise from Marissa , Kayla felt absolutely certain shed get to see Nion .
She believed that Marissa would never lie to her about something like this .
The seconds dragged into minutes , and minutes into hours .
Everyone had been waiting since dawn , watching the daylight fade into darkness , but not a single medical staff member had emerged from the operating room .
No one outside knew what was happening in there , and the tension was getting unbearable .
Why isnt Grandpa our yet ? Kayla paced anxiously in front of the operating room doors .
You dont think somethings wrong , do you ? Seriously , this is taking forever , Marissa chimed in , seemingly agreeing with Kayla while actually stoking the Vanderbilts anxiety .
They could at least send someone out to give us an update .
Marissas words sent everyone into a worried silence .
She had a point .
Theyd been waiting forever , and no one had come out to give them any updates What if somethings gone wrong with Paul , and theyre too scared to tell us ? they thought .
I knew we couldnt trust that girl .
Harris shot an accusing look at Reginald and Dominick .
They were the ones whod insisted on letting Paisley help with the treatment .
If anything happens to Paul , its on you two .
Harris didnt hold back , glaring daggers at Dominick and Reginald Dominick stayed silent , his brows furrowed as he stared at the operating room doors .
Reginald felt his stomach drop at Harris harsh words .
He frantically tried calling Jonathan , but the phone just kept going straight to voicemail Just z mpletel