Chapter 340 Make Up Her Mind
Colton wasn’t surprised at all after he heard Nicole’s confession. Gazing upon her, he asked immediately, “How confident are you about my grandpa’s surgery?”
“Fifty-fifty,” Nicole answered him with certainty.
After hearing that, he squinted his eyes to show displeasure. “Isn’t that the same as what Pierre said before?”
At once, she shook her head decisively. Thinking about Pierre’s medical malpractice, she curled her lips into a smirk when she talked about him. “Pierre is someone who likes to boast about his medical expertise. Yeah, his medical skills aren’t bad. Still, it can’t change the fact that he doesn’t go easy on the dosage. That’s why his way of medical practice isn’t suitable for the elderly and children.”
In order to allow Benedict to undergo his surgery, Colton had specifically done a thorough background check on Pierre. Therefore, just like Nicole, Colton was surely aware of Pierre’s medical malpractices.
“Nicole, I believe in you.”
Nicole reached out her hand and massaged her temples upon hearing that. Deep down, she thought, I have already given my words in front of Mrs. Gardner and Olivia. For that, this is a surgery I must take on, regardless.
“Thanks. Well then, I’m afraid I can’t go to Gardner Corporation and work these few days. So, allow me to ask for your permission to take a leave of absence first.”
Colton gave her his endorsement with a nod. Then, he placed his hand on her shoulder as if to encourage her. “Take your time to get prepared, and tell me at any time if you need anything.”
She nodded lightly. After that, she lowered her head before she wore a wry smile while fixing her gaze on the floor. Mr White, sorry for letting you down. This time, I must pick up the scalpel once again, but I still hope you won’t be too disappointed.
Letting her thoughts wander in her mind, Nicole recalled the scene where she followed White to rescue people a few years ago. She could still vividly remember the feeling at that time. It was almost like we were in a tug-of-war with the God of Death. We couldn’t even afford to rest for a second.
After seething deep in her thoughts for a while, she decided to cast them aside. Then, she stood up. “It’s getting late, so I think I’m not going to stay here much longer. President Gardner, I’ll head back home first.”
Colton agreed and bid her goodbye. “Very well. You may leave first.”
At that moment, a stream of thoughts began running through his mind as he saw Nicole off at the front door. Everything that happened today was within my expectations. I know for a fact that Queenie will bring Pierre to seek my aunt, but I won’t stop her. And I even let Dad head abroad for a business trip just for today’s sake. Grandpa has always been important to Nicole. For some reason, I can sense that she’s constantly in a dilemma and unable to make up her mind because of some matters. Hence, I purposely allowed my aunt to bring Pierre over to directly pressure Nicole and force her to make a decision. I also know that from Nicole’s point of view, someone as glib as Pierre is ineligible to perform the surgery for Grandpa, and well, not to mention, Pierre had past disputes with White. Hence, Nicole naturally won’t trust him. Out of frustration, she’ll naturally blurt those words.
Watching Nicole’s back silhouette as she left the Gardner Residence, Colton suddenly felt he was being a little selfish.
Meanwhile, Nicole knew nothing about this. After leaving the Gardner Residence, she didn’t head straight back home. Instead, she went directly to Julia.
Coming from a family who had practiced medicine for generations, Julia’s family had a huge research center in their family’s manor. That place was also the place where Nicole rescued Alice’s father back then.
The medical equipment in the research center was complete and they were all the most high-end equipment in the world. Making her way to Julia’s place, Nicole thought, It’s Wednesday, so that means I still have five days left. As long as I can adjust my state well, I’ll soon recover my medical skills.
Once Nicole arrived at Julia’s place, she told Julia the reason why she had come over.
Julia was shocked when she heard Nicole’s words. She didn’t expect Nicole to act so decisively to the point that Nicole went directly to her house and told her that she wanted to perform surgery for Benedict.
“Nicole, are you sure you have thought carefully about this? Are you sure you want to do it?” Julia asked seriously with a solemn expression on her face.
Hearing that, Nicole clenched her hands tightly and her eyes darkened. Since she had made up her mind about this matter, she nodded firmly. Seeing that Julia was a close friend of hers, Nicole didn’t have many worries when she faced her.
Hence, she told Julia everything after she thought about it for a while. “They’ll ask Pierre to perform the surgery if I don’t want to do it. I know Pierre. He has no medical ethics at all. How would I dare to let him perform surgery for Old Mr. Benedict?”
Since the infamous Pierre had quite a bad reputation in the medical field, Julia also heard about him and his medical malpractices.
“In that case, can you really let the past go?” Julia asked worriedly.
After all, White’s final wish was that Nicole could stay away from the medicine.
She knew what Julia was worried about. Sighing slightly, she explained solemnly, “It’s exactly like what you said. Back then, Mr. White didn’t let me practice medicine because he was afraid of dragging me into the mess, but he never taught me not to save someone from dying.”
