From Betrayal to Brilliance Her Rise to a New Life novel Chapter 343

**TITLE: Her Rise 343**
**Chapter 343: Zaden’s Bold Decision**

Ariana’s fury ignited as soon as Kevin’s words reached her ears.

“Did you not hear a single word I just said?” she snapped, her voice sharp as a knife. “I want Athena to treat me! Step aside, right now!”

Kevin had encountered challenging patients throughout his career, but Ariana’s temper was a force of nature, unlike anything he had ever dealt with before. It was no wonder Athena struggled with her.

As an experienced doctor, Kevin had a repertoire of techniques to handle demanding patients, but Ariana was a member of the Rice family. No amount of strategy would work on her; she was a storm that could not be calmed by mere words.

In a flash, Ariana’s keen instincts kicked in. It was clear that this doctor hadn’t come to her by chance; someone had orchestrated this change.

Her voice turned icy, each word dripping with disdain. “Who removed Athena from my case?”

Kevin hesitated for just a heartbeat, weighing his words carefully before responding, “Mrs. Ariana, it was Mr. Storm’s decision. He specifically asked me to take over your treatment.”

He felt a sense of relief wash over him at the thought of passing this turbulent situation onto Zaden. Let Zaden handle Ariana—that was a battle for equals, and Kevin wanted no part of it.

Ariana let out a derisive scoff, her expression darkening. “I see! I was wondering who was behind this little scheme. So it was Zaden! That insufferable brat! How dare he pull tricks behind my back? He clearly doesn’t take me seriously.”

Still simmering with anger, she fixed Kevin with a glare. “Fine, I understand. You can leave now. I don’t need you here.”

Kevin felt a wave of relief wash over him, nearly escaping his lips in a sigh of gratitude.

He had never wanted to take on Ariana in the first place. If he could hand her back to Athena without a second thought, he would do so in a heartbeat.

As he turned to leave, he said, “Then I’ll take my leave.”

Once he exited, silence enveloped the room like a heavy fog. Ariana clenched her jaw, muttering angrily to herself, “Clara, did you see that? When Zaden was still with Maya, he treated me with the respect I deserve. And now? He’s siding with another woman!”

Clara rushed to her side, trying to soothe the storm brewing within her friend. “Maybe there’s been some misunderstanding. Wouldn’t it be wise to get to the bottom of this before jumping to conclusions?”

“Misunderstanding? There’s no misunderstanding here!” Ariana snapped, her voice rising. She pointed sharply toward the door, her eyes blazing with determination. “Go call Zaden right now. Tell him I want to see him!”

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