Chapter 10 - The Secret Medical Records Reveal A Devastating Truth
Up in the private medical suite, the family doctor finished examining Elena’s chronic leg injury caused by the fabricated accident years ago.
He packed his instruments into his leather bag, turning toward Arthur with a grim, concerned expression on his face.
“Well, Doctor? What is the prognosis for her leg?” Arthur asked anxiously, standing beside Elena’s chair.
“The original fracture was improperly set twenty years ago, Mr. Sterling, causing permanent nerve damage that requires specialized surgery,” the doctor explained.
Elena looked down at her foot, nodding quietly as if she had expected the harsh medical reality all along.
“Can it be corrected with modern medical procedures, Doctor?” Arthur pressed, refusing to accept defeat.
“Yes, but the procedure must be performed at a top-tier clinic in Boston, and the recovery period will take several months,” the doctor replied.
“Schedule the best surgical team in the country immediately, regardless of the financial cost,” Arthur instructed without hesitation.
“Thank you, Daddy... but there is something else in my medical file you need to see,” Elena said, handing the doctor a sealed envelope.
The physician opened the folder, pulling out a set of diagnostic lab reports that made his professional expression pale instantly.
“What is this, Doctor? Why does she look so alarmed?” Arthur demanded, stepping closer to read the medical charts.
“Mr. Sterling... Elena’s chronic illness isn't just physical trauma from the accident; she was slowly poisoned over several months before she fled,” the doctor revealed.
Arthur staggered backward, gripping the edge of the mahogany desk as the dark horror of Richard’s plot fully crystallized.
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They hadn't just tried to force her to disappear; they had attempted to eliminate her permanently before she could expose the embezzlement.
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