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After what had happened the previous day, the hospital staff had developed an even greater respect for Elena.

The patients were also much more willing to undergo surgery under her care.

In just one day, Elena performed three surgeries.

She had exhausted all of her colleagues, yet she herself remained energetic and full of vitality.

She turned toward Vivian, who was standing behind her, and asked,

“Are there any other surgeries scheduled for today?”

Vivian shook her head.

“No, we’re done for today. The neurosurgery department at Silverton Hospital didn’t have a particularly strong reputation, so we never had that many patients.”

Then she smiled and added,

“But I have a feeling everything is going to change now that Dr. Wright has joined us.”

One of the doctors stepped forward and said admiringly,

“Dr. Wright, I apologize for underestimating you at first. You’re the most impressive neurosurgeon I’ve ever seen.”

Another doctor added with a smile,

“And the hardest-working one, too.”

Elena laughed.

“Are you already tired? I once performed six surgeries in a single day, from dawn until evening, without taking a break.”

Everyone gave her a thumbs-up in admiration.

They knew very well that a single neurosurgical procedure could take several hours and required intense concentration because of the complexity of the brain and its delicate neural structures.

Six surgeries in one day were almost unbelievable.

Vivian said proudly,

“Now you all know how amazing Dr. Wright is.”

Everyone replied,

“We certainly do.”

Elena smiled.

“All right. Thank you all for your hard work today. I’ll treat everyone to a big dinner tonight.”

One of them smiled and said,

“There’s no need for you to pay. The director already told us he’s throwing you a welcome dinner.”

They laughed and chatted as they made their way toward the director’s office.

Suddenly, a tall man appeared in front of them.

The moment everyone recognized him, they were stunned.

It was Asher Bennett.

Everyone wondered silently,

“Why is he back here again?”

They all looked at Elena, realizing that he had most likely returned because of her medical skills.

It made them realize even more just how extraordinary her reputation was. If someone as influential as Asher Bennett was personally seeking her help, she had to be truly exceptional.

Elena calmly said to them, pretending not to notice Asher’s presence,

“You all go ahead and finish your work. I’ll see you this evening.”

Everyone quickly dispersed, leaving only Asher and Elena standing in the hallway.

Elena raised her head and looked at him.

“Mr. Bennett, I assume you’ve finally made your decision.”

He nodded.

“I transferred Lillian to Silverton Hospital. She’s in the inpatient ward now. When can you go examine her?”

Elena was pleased that he had made up his mind so quickly.

“I can go now.”

She had nothing urgent to deal with, and she wanted to assess Lillian’s condition as soon as possible so that she could prepare for surgery if necessary.

The two of them walked toward the ward together.

But throughout the entire walk, Elena remained silent, completely ignoring Asher’s presence.

Inside the room, Lillian looked extremely pale and weak from her illness.

She raised her head and noticed the beautiful woman who had entered with Asher.

She looked at him in surprise.

“Asher, who is she?”

“She’s the doctor who will be performing your surgery. Dr. Wright.”

Lillian’s eyes widened in shock.

She hadn’t expected the surgeon responsible for her treatment to be so young.

If she hadn’t known how serious and reserved Asher was, she would have thought he was joking.

In a weak voice, her face pale, she said,

“Hello, Dr. Wright... Thank you for helping me.”

Elena nodded confidently.

“I’ve reviewed your medical records. Don’t worry... your condition isn’t as hopeless as you think.”

Lillian gasped in disbelief.

“Really? Even the private hospital had given up on treating me.”