My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon (Audrey) novel Chapter 57

Eric looked at Grant, a polite yet distant smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. He nodded slightly and said, "That's me."

When Dominic and Norman heard him admit it, their faces darkened. Even though Dominic didn't follow the medical field closely, he'd still heard about this renowned figure, Dr. Apple.

It was said that at just eighteen, Eric had published a groundbreaking research paper that solved one of the greatest challenges in cardiovascular disease in the country. Since then, he'd saved countless lives, reputed as the highest authority in the field.

How on earth had Audrey managed to bring in someone like him? With Eric's arrival, everyone present found their thoughts wandering in different directions.

But Grant didn't care what anyone else thought. He looked at Eric with admiration simply, saying, "With you here, Dr. Apple, this surgery's success rate will undoubtedly be one hundred percent!"

Eric gave a polite nod, smiling slightly without responding.

Finally, Norman couldn't hold back any longer and blurted out loudly, "That's impossible! This kid's got to be a fake! There's no way the renowned Dr. Apple could be so young!"

'And if Audrey really knows such an influential person, why would she have gone through Grant at all? If she actually knows Eric, wouldn't she have put Jessica in a VIP room from the start?' Norman thought.

As soon as he looked at Norman, Grant's previously cordial expression grew dark again. "Stop spouting nonsense," he snapped, "and who'd dare impersonate Dr. Apple? His kind of surgical expertise isn't something just anyone can fake. "

Grant continued, "And I once saw Dr. Apple from a distance at a medical conference. I may not have had the chance to introduce myself then, but I'd never mistake him."

Norman froze, clenching his teeth. This young man, plain in appearance, was actually Eric, a leader in cardiovascular surgery.

Grant ignored Norman and turned to Eric with a suggestion quickly. "Dr. Apple, if you're willing, would you consider letting me assist you on this surgery?"

Knowing how much Audrey cared about the team in the operating room, Eric didn't hesitate. "Sure, Dr. Fletcher. Time's running short. Let's start right away. I'll need a sterile surgical gown."

"Of course, Dr. Apple," Grant replied, stepping aside to let Eric take the lead.

Just as they were about to leave, Norman called out, "Wait!"

"What now?" Audrey snapped, moving in front of him to block his way, determined to keep him from disrupting the surgery.