From Betrayal to Brilliance Her Rise to a New Life novel Chapter 319

**TITLE: Her Rise 319**
**CONTENT:**
**Chapter 319: You Lost**

Athena felt a wave of understanding wash over her as she listened to Kate. In the past, her hand injury had forced her into the shadows, a painful reminder of her limitations. But now, after the successful surgery, she felt a renewed sense of capability coursing through her veins, a promise of her return to the operating room.

“I will,” Athena replied, a determined smile breaking across her face, a flicker of hope igniting in her chest.

Just as the conversation unfolded, Barbara sauntered over, her presence darkening the atmosphere. She shot a disdainful glance at Athena, her lips curling into a sneer that spoke volumes.

“Athena,” she began, her voice dripping with condescension, “your arrogance, along with your petty rivalry with Maya, has already stirred up quite the mess for our hospital. Did you notice the reporters lurking outside when you entered? If you can’t pull off this surgery today, you’ll have no choice but to resign.”

Athena remained composed, her calm demeanor a stark contrast to Barbara’s venomous words. “Whether I resign or not is not your decision to make. Let’s see how this unfolds.”

Barbara scoffed, her disdain evident.

Maya had already worked her charm, persuading the patient to decline Athena’s surgery. No matter how confidently Athena presented herself, the reality was that she was now unable to operate.

This was a crushing defeat.

Suddenly, the door burst open, and Jaylee rushed in, her face a mask of panic. “Dr. Hall!” she exclaimed, breathless. “The patient refuses to go through with the surgery! No matter how we try to convince them, they won’t budge!”

“What?” Kate’s eyes widened in disbelief.

How could this be happening?

Why would the patient abruptly change their mind at such a critical moment?

Everything had been meticulously prepared, and they were on the brink of beginning the operation.

Without the patient’s consent, all their efforts were futile.

Athena felt a chill run down her spine, frozen in shock. She hadn’t anticipated this turn of events. Without a patient, all her meticulous preparation was rendered meaningless.

She whispered to herself, Stay calm.

Barbara’s lips twisted into a mocking smile, a glint of triumph in her eyes.

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