The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 21 Chapter 21 Just A Fraud At the entrance of the hospital room, all eyes turned to Brenna, many filled with skepticism and condescension.

There were five doctors, four men and one woman, all wearing badges that identified them as chief physicians. The male doctors, all in their forties or older, were experienced professionals in internal medicine.

Standing nearby were two nurses-one a head nurse, the other a junior nurse. Among the seven individuals who seemed to be family members, two were young adults in their twenties, while the rest were middle-aged men in their fifties. Their attire was casual, but the quality of the fabric hinted at wealth and status.

A nbadge on the young female doctor read "Chief Physician-Lindsay Cohen".

Lindsay studied Brenna critically. The young woman before her, dressed fashionably, looked more suited for an office than a hospital ward. Though her face was partially hidden behind a mask, her striking eyes and good figure showed her beauty.

"These days, anyone can claim to be an expert, huh?" Lindsay scoffed at Brenna, crossing her arms. "Speople will do anything for ten million dollars." Everyone in the room knew about the Mitchell family's offer-a hefty reward to hire a top specialist for Vincent's treatment. They had all assumed the expert, Cuthbert's renowned student, would be a seasoned male doctor, likely in his fifties, balding, and carrying decades of experience.

The idea that someone in her early twenties could be the renowned student of Cuthbert was absurd to them. They believed at such a young age, Brenna likely hadn't even completed her university studies, let alone acquired the level of medical expertise required for such a complex case.

"You expect us to believe you're the student of Cuthbert? Do you think the Mitchell family is full of fools? You really thought you could just show up, claim to be Cuthbert's student, and walk away with ten million?" Lindsay sneered, rolling her eyes.

Brenna met her gaze calmly. "I am Cuthbert's student," she said.

Laughter erupted among the group of people.

One doctor, a man in his fifties, let out the loudest chuckle. Brenna glanced at his ntag-Landen Scott.

"Miss, do you even know where you are?" Landen sneered. "At your age, you probably can't even diagnose a cold, let alone handle such a case. Do you even know what a cerebral hemorrhage is? You probably haven't even graduated from medical school." The head nurse gave Brenna a pitying look. "You should leave. This is a top-tier hospital. Only graduates from elite medical schools get the chance to train here. If you don't leave now, we'll have to call security." Brenna sighed, already losing patience. "I don't have tto waste on this. Christopher broughthere. He has studied alongsidebefore. Besides, what does age have to do with skill?" 20:03 < III O Chapter 21 Just A Fraud Lindsay let out a sharp laugh. "Christopher brought you here? Then where is he now? Why isn't he with you here? In my opinion, you're just a fraud." The head nurse, clearly tired of the argument, called for security "I'll call Christopher now." Brenna frowned, reaching for her phone. But the moment she dialed, her call went unanswered. Christopher was in surgery, saving a car accident victim, and his phone was in his locker.

Seeing Brenna's failed attempt, the crowd erupted into more laughter, with Lindsay smirking triumphantly "See? I knew she was a fraud! Just another scam artist hoping to get money from the Mitchell family, she sed At that moment, two security guards arrived. Lindsay pointed at Brenna "Get her out of here before the real student of Mr. Pierce arrives." Brenna shot a cold glare at the approaching guards. "Don't touch me. I can walk on my own."

Landen, clearly enjoying the moment, pointed at Brenna as he said, "Do you even know who the patient is Mr ?MP Mitchel isn't just anyone-he's a retired military commander. Even we aren't fully qualified to treat him, and yet you, at your age, think you are? What does that make us, then?"

Lindsay let out a cold laugh, saying, "We're waiting for Mr. Pierce's renowned student. Someone om qualified, an expert in medicine, at least in his forties, someone with actual experience. Not srandom girl pretending to be important. But you know what? If you do end up being able to treat Mr. Mitchell, we will all kneel and apologize to you." Brenna arched an eyebrow, replying in a calm voice, "Really? You will really kneel and apologize toif that happens? You'd better keep your word." Landen and Lindsay exchanged amused glances before Lindsay replied, "Of course." Brenna walked over to a chair in the corridor. She crossed her legs and leaned back, watching the group continue their discussion as they eagerly awaited Cuthbert's student.

If it weren't for the fact that she needed money, she wouldn't waste another second dealing with these people. For ten million dollars, she could afford to be patient. She could wait for Christopher to arrive to prove her identity.

Inside the hospital room, the Mitchell family members were growing restless. One of them pulled out a phone and dialed a number. "Ethan, what's going on? Mr. Pierce's student still isn't here. We've been waiting for over thirty minutes." On the other end of the line, Ethan, seated in his office, glanced up from the documents he was signing Til look into it. I'll be there soon." The young man on the phone hesitated before saying, "Do you think Mr. Pierce's student is holding out for a higher price?" 20:03