Under the Heiress' Facade
Chapter 137

Upon hearing Aaron's report on Bernard's current condition, Hera felt a sob catch in her throat,leaving her at a loss for words. It was as though a surge of emotion fluttered through her heart,making her feel suffocated.

So Bernard hadn't been contacting her or even replying to her messages because he was in direcondition. She wondered why he couldn't have more faith in her medical skills.

"Actually, Bernard had retired from the frontline due to health reasons. However, our team founditself on a challenging mission, and we had no choice but to request his support.

"It's all my fault. I knew he wasn't fit for the mission, yet I still requested him. He was shot because Ifailed to cover him," Aaron blamed himself, his fist landing heavily on the cushion.

Not skilled at offering comfort, Hera replied awkwardly, "Don't blame yourself. It was his decision."

Aaron nodded in understanding. They had been comrades-in-arms for over nine years. If Bernardwere to ask for his assistance, he would agree without hesitation, even in the face of great danger.

"Have Johnson and the other doctors prepare the operating room. I'll need a set of silver needles aswell. We'll begin the surgery as soon as we land," Hera instructed.

"Huh?"

Aaron was stunned.

He had come to fetch Hera so she could see Bernard one last time in case Bernard didn't make it.He hadn't expected her to perform surgery on him.

From Johnson, Aaron learned that Hera practiced medicine and was treating Bernard withalternative medicine.

However, removing a bullet required modern medical skills, and Bernard's condition was so criticalthat even Johnson and the doctors in the hospital doubted they could succeed. He pondered howHera could possibly complete such a challenging surgery.

"What are you waiting for?"

Hera glared at him, prompting him to act on her instructions.

"Got it!"

Sensing her urgency, Aaron quickly contacted Johnson.

Meanwhile, Hera also sent a message to Lilith, informing her that she wouldn't be home for the nexttwo days.

After texting, she looked out the window, silently praying, "Hang in there, Bernard. I'm on my waynow."

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20 minutes later, the helicopter landed at the secret military hospital. Aaron led Hera straight to themeeting room next to the operating room, where Johnson and several doctors were in the midst ofdiscussing surgical plans.

Upon seeing Hera, who appeared to be barely of age, the doctors couldn't help but wonder if shewas capable of performing surgery on Bernard.

Despite their doubts, Johnson showed Hera their plans and Bernard's current condition. He hadprepared the surgical antiseptics and the silver needles she had requested. They were already setaside for her to begin the surgery at any moment.

"Ms. Hera, how many assistants do you need?" Johnson asked.

Having witnessed Hera's ability to pull Bernard out of illness before, Johnson was confident shecould bring him back from the brink of death.

"You alone will be sufficient," Hera replied, having confirmed the bullet's position through the CTscans they had taken.

Without hesitation, she swiftly tied up her long hair and disinfected herself. Donned in surgicalsterile clothing, she entered the operating room with the silver needles.

"Okay."

Johnson quickly followed behind.

The doctors, who had been listening to their conversation, were shocked. They couldn't believe theinternationally renowned genius, Dr. Johnson Chime, would become Hera's assistant.

Moreover, given the complexity of the surgery, Hera should require at least two assistants, yet sheonly requested Johnson's.

They couldn't understand how the two of them could execute such a challenging surgery, especiallywhen even they had found it difficult.

The doctors found Hera's plan rather implausible.