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The Heart Surgeon’s Last Patient Novel Chapter 193

Night Carved Paths Into Silence by Zyrel Ash `193

“I’m sorry, Miss Bell. My husband’s been waiting a long time for 

me, I have to go.” 

“Madeleine…” 

“I don’t want to get involved in anything related to Edward 

anymore. The only person who can save you is you.” 

With that, she gave a slight nod and turned to leave. 

It wasn’t that she was being heartless. It was just as she’d said: 

if Fiona was also being controlled, she could only wake up on 

her own. 

Walking straight over to Roderick, Madeleine asked him why he 

hadn’t gone inside to wait. 

“I was worried you wouldn’t find me.” 

Roderick chuckled. Without asking what they’d talked about, he 

naturally put his arm around Madeleine’s waist and they walked inside together. 

Fiona watched their backs as they walked away together. 

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Roderick’s hand remained protectively on the small of 

Madeleine’s back. That instinctual, protective gesture felt like 

another heavy blow to her. 

That’s what love is. 

Ever since Rebecca followed Adrian into the restaurant, she’d 

been on edge. 

Especially since Roderick and Madeleine hadn’t arrived yet, she 

felt even more anxious. 

The room was full of people, some of whom she had seen at 

other events. 

She wondered if she would be recognized… 

If she was, wouldn’t all her previous efforts be for nothing? 

So, when Adrian turned his head to see if Rebecca was 

following, he found she had quietly put on a mask. 

“What’s wrong?” 

Adrian had a gentle smile on his face, and he leaned down 

slightly, close to Rebecca’s ear as he spoke. 

Rebecca instinctively shrank back. 

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Thankfully, with the mask and sunglasses, her slight discomfort 

wasn’t noticeable. 

“It’s nothing. Someone was just smoking, and I don’t like the 

smell.” 

“I see…” 

Adrian nodded, holding back a laugh. 

She should at least come up with a better lie; there was a huge 

“No Indoor Smoking” sign outside the private dining room door 

when they came in. 

The organizers, not daring to offend anyone, were arranging the 

seats according to the status of the important guests. 

Rebecca felt a little nervous. 

Although it was a medical seminar, in the end, this was a world 

run by money. 

What if they gave Adrian the cold shoulder? 

Just as Rebecca was secretly wondering if she should call her 

assistant to arrange some “special treatment,” she saw the head organizer respectfully leading Adrian toward the main 

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table. 

“Professor Shaw, your seat is right here.” 

Rebecca glanced at the table; they were all industry leaders. 

He nodded slightly in thanks, then said a few more words to the 

organizer, the gist of which was to switch the seats so Rebecca 

could sit with Mr. Livingston’s wife. 

Behind her mask, Rebecca’s mouth couldn’t help but fall slightly 

open. 

Wait… had she underestimated Adrian? 

Before long, Madeleine and Roderick arrived. 

While Adrian was talking to someone, Rebecca told Madeleine 

about her recent discovery. 

“I told you Adrian is a real gem! I have to poach him. Whether 

the Whitman group can break into the top tier of 

pharmaceutical companies depends on him!” 

Madeleine stifled a laugh. 

Rebecca was so silly, still thinking he was just an ordinary 

professor. 

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Halfway through the business banquet, after a few rounds of 

drinks, the atmosphere at the table gradually warmed up. 

A few of the bosses were flushed from drinking, their eyes 

losing focus. 

One of the balding bosses, emboldened by the alcohol, scanned 

the table before his gaze finally landed on Rebecca. 

“This young lady must be Professor Shaw’s student, right?” 

Mr. Reid chuckled, picked up a glass and the liquor decanter, 

and swayed over to Rebecca’s side. “Come on, have a drink with 

your uncle here, liven things up a bit.” 

Rebecca froze for a second and glanced down at her outfit. 

It really did look like something a student would wear… 

She frowned, wondering how to handle it, as Madeleine beside 

her also frowned, preparing to turn him down for her. 

Mr. Reid’s eyes had initially been on Madeleine, but wary of her 

being Roderick’s wife, he had quickly looked away and decided 

to target Rebecca instead. 

It was a common flaw in men like him, always looking for a 

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young girl to entertain them when they drank. 

Before Madeleine could speak, Adrian suddenly stood up. 

“Sorry, Mr. Reid. My girlfriend is allergic to alcohol. I’ll drink this 

one for her.” 

With that, he threw his head back and downed the Vodka, his 

Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed. 

Mr. Reid finally realized he’d been out of line and quickly forced 

a smile. 

“Oh, so you’re Professor Shaw’s girlfriend. My mistake, my 

mistake.” 

Everyone at the table looked over, surprised by what Adrian had 

just said. 

Adrian didn’t say anything, he just refilled his glass. 

“Mr. Reid, this one’s for you.” 

Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella’s storytelling style is immersive and addictive—perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.

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