THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 40

No doctor in the hospital dared to attempt the surgery—not even him.

Yet in Caitlin's eyes, Gordon's condition seemed as trivial as a stubborn cough, something she could fix without a second thought.

And now she was talking about acupuncture, as if that outdated practice could perform miracles. If acupuncture were truly so amazing, the old dynasties wouldn't have fallen centuries ago.

Ignorance really is fearless.

Alaina, however, let out a deep sigh of relief at Caitlin's words. "Then I'll leave Gordon in your hands, Miss Kensington. If you can save my brother, there's nothing I wouldn't do for you!"

Zane whipped his head around, disbelief written all over his face. He hadn't expected Alaina to actually buy into Caitlin's story.

Was this really the legendary Matriarch Cumming standing before him?

Everyone said Alaina Cumming was one of the most remarkable women in the capital—decisive, sharp, a Harvard graduate who singlehandedly built a cosmetics empire that swept across Eldermere.

How could such a woman be taken in by a child's tall tales? It was nothing short of disappointing.

Suspicion clouded Zane's face.

Caitlin turned to Skyler. "I need a sterile, sealed room to treat Mr. Sylvester. And I'll need absolute privacy during the procedure—no one else can be present."

Privacy? More likely she didn't want anyone to see through her act and realize she was all show and no substance.

Young women these days, Zane thought, really had no sense of propriety. A pretty face and a bit of bravado, and suddenly they thought shortcuts would get them everywhere.

He stepped forward, frowning. "Miss Kensington, is it? May I ask if you have a medical license?"

Getting certified was no simple matter. Zane himself had only earned his license after graduating from university.

But Caitlin? She was barely more than a teenager. How could she possibly be qualified?

Caitlin didn't reply. She simply rummaged through her bag.

Zane scoffed. No license, but still putting on a show. Ridiculous.

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