Chapter 581 Surgery Day

Coen draped his arm around Derek's shoulders, exclaiming, "Now that we're free, pursuing happiness

is a must."

He pointed to the young women seated in front of them and declared, "Choose any woman you like, she'll be yours tonight."

Derek muttered, "I'm cool with anyone"

This was Derek's first visit to a massage parlor, an outing arranged by his father-in-law. The experience was both novel and thrilling for him.

In this setting, Coen was at ease, swiftly picking out two attractive women.

Inside the private room, Coen and Derek reclined on adjacent beds, each enjoying the attentive massages of their respective masseuses.

With a relaxed expression, Coen disclosed, "I found out that the CEO of the Globe Group's mother is awaiting surgery at Concord Hospital. That's why he wasn't available to meet us."

Their meeting with the CEO of the Globe Group, a pivotal opportunity, was facilitated by Hank, their enigmatic investor.

It was Hank's influence that brought them to Silverdale for these crucial discussions.

The Globe Group stood among the top 500 firms. It was monumental opportunity for partnership.

Leaning back, Derek inquired, "Will we be able to meet him after his mother's surgery?"

"It's contingent on the hospital's situation," Coen replied. "I've heard the surgery is quite complex. Should any complications arise, our collaboration might be deferred."

Should the surgery fail, the CEO would likely be preoccupied with his mother's funeral, putting their

potential multimillion-dollar project on hold.

"All our hopes hinge on the success of that surgery," Coen reflected.

Derek's eyes snapped open. "I'll head to Concord Hospital tomorrow to learn who the surgeon is.

"There's no need for that, Coen assured him calmly. "We'll know the outcome in the next few days. Let's be patient."

Coen remained composed. "If things don't pan out with the Globe Group, there are other firms Hank introduced us to that might consider a partnership"

Yet, the resources and prestige of the Globe Group were too enticing to easily dismiss,

As their session progressed, the environment became charged with intimacy, their interactions with the masseuses evolving into passionate encounters. The room was soon filled with their intertwined expressions of pleasure.

At that moment, Derek's thoughts drifted away from Madeline and the child growing inside her. As he reached the peak of his pleasure, it was Norah who dominated his mind.

Norah, who once looked upon him with pride, now regarded him with disdain, as if he were mere trash.

It was a bitter realization that the woman who once claimed to love him so deeply could now say she felt nothing at all.

Time flew, and two days quickly passed. On the day of the surgery, Norah was prepared and entered the operating room with a composed demeanor

The surgical team donned their uniforms, gathering in anticipation of the procedure's start.

Tovy approached Norah with a stern caution. "Dr. Wilson, you're well aware of the patient's fragile state. There's no room for errors. Are you certain you can handle this surgery? The patient's not just anyone."

This was a final warning-a moment of truth.

Norah was not just any doctor, she was renowned as the Supernatural Doctor, having treated and operated on many influential figures globally. The prominence of her patients never swayed her surgical precision.

"Absolutely, Dr. Blakely, Norah responded firmly. "Surgery isn't taken lightly. I've committed to this operation with every intention of seeing it through to the best of my abilities."

Toby scoffed internally. Should any complication arise, he thought, the recorded procedure would ensure any fault lay on her shoulders, potentially tarnishing her esteemed reputation.

He had never encountered such confidence to the point of arrogance!

The patient was then wheeled in, and the anaesthetist administered the anesthesia. With that, the tense operation commenced.

Outside the operating room, Jarrod Newman, the CEO of the Globe Group, paced back and forth anxiously. Ever since his mother was taken into surgery, he had been on edge, dreading the possible outcomes of the procedure.