From Betrayal to Brilliance Her Rise to a New Life novel Chapter 322

**Her Rise 322**

A post appeared on social media from an anonymous account, capturing the attention of countless viewers with its striking video footage. The headline read:

“Dr. Athena Hall has achieved an unprecedented perfect score in an internationally recognized surgical simulation test—an accomplishment that has eluded everyone for the past decade. She is, without a doubt, a medical prodigy!”

Barbara, her curiosity piqued, leaned closer to the screen, her eyes widening in disbelief.

“How is that even possible?” she exclaimed, her voice tinged with incredulity. “I mean, I thought she struggled just to hold a scalpel correctly! How could she possibly have scored full marks?”

The very thought was baffling. Even her brightest students had never reached such heights, and yet here was Athena, defying all expectations.

Barbara’s mind raced. Athena had been sidelined for years due to her injuries—how could she make such a remarkable comeback?

Before the two could fully process the shock of Athena’s achievement, a frantic voice broke through the tension. “Professor Rice! The family of the patient who backed out is outside, causing quite a scene! They claim you were the one who advised them against the surgery! They insist they trusted Dr. Hall completely!”

Maya’s complexion drained of color, her heart racing. She hadn’t anticipated this situation escalating so rapidly.

In a panic, she dashed outside, her thoughts a whirlwind of dread. As she stepped into the chaos, she spotted an elderly woman, tears streaming down her face, surrounded by reporters.

“I trusted Dr. Hall! I was ready for her to perform my husband’s surgery! I only backed out because someone misled me!” the woman cried, her voice trembling with emotion.

The atmosphere grew tense, the air thick with the weight of her sorrow. The reporters, sensing an opportunity, surged forward. “Ma’am, you’re the patient’s family, correct? What prompted this sudden change of heart?”

The old woman, her voice rising in desperation, insisted she had been wronged.

“It was that Professor Rice! She showed me a video of Dr. Hall! I saw how she couldn’t even hold the scalpel steady! Naturally, I assumed her skills were inadequate and that she was just an intern! If she operated on my husband, something terrible would surely happen. That’s why I changed my mind!”

Initially, the old lady had firmly refused to proceed with the surgery, regardless of the persuasion from others.

But then, out of the blue, the video of Athena had surfaced.

She recounted how, after the video went viral, the hospital nurses began discussing Dr. Hall’s true capabilities, their voices filled with admiration. That was when the realization struck her—she had made a grave error in judgment.

While she didn’t fully grasp the significance of the surgical simulation assessment, the awe in the nurses’ voices was unmistakable. It dawned on her that Dr. Hall must indeed possess remarkable skills!

Moreover, the prospect of the surgery came with a financial reprieve, easing the burden on her family. Being poor rural folk, they could scarcely afford such an expensive operation.

A discount on the surgery was a tremendous relief, and after a heartfelt discussion with her husband, she had resolved to proceed.

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