NOVPUBChapter 1134: 517 Responsible_3 Chapter 1134: 517 Responsible_3 Seraphine Moore and Reese Baker were taken away by the medical insurance office personnel for questioning.
Their statements were consistent, their operative logs didn’t show any discrepancies either.
However, the surveillance video from the operating room had inexplicably disappeared.
The case involved a famous star with a significant influence on public opinion.
If mishandled, it could cause serious damage to the hospital’s reputation.
Hence, the hospital authority asked to handle the matter seriously, making sure to clarify every detail and provide a satisfactory explanation to the public.
The insurance office staff initially thought there wouldn’t be any issue with the surgeon who performed the operation that night.
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It was just a routine investigation, but their inquiry surprisingly uncovered some problems.
There was nothing wrong with Seraphine Moore, but Crystal Park was in trouble.
She was incredibly nervous and it was obvious that something wasn’t right.
However, when asked about the incident, her answers were detailed and accurate.
The statements from both women matched down to the smallest detail.
They exchanged a glance: “Looks like we will have to report this to the hospital authority.”
At this point, someone knocked at the door.
An employee opened the door only to be surprised at the sight of the man standing there, “Mr.
Aria, what brings you here?”
The man at the door was Peter Aria.
He looked even more aloof and deep-eyed without his white hospital gown, the color of his skin a pale, icy sheen under his black coat.
“The dean asked me to check on this.
Right now, many people are watching us.
We must thoroughly investigate this matter and provide the public an explanation,” he said.
They understood.
Peter Aria was currently the youngest director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department and had the dean’s favor, promising a bright future.
The Dean’s involvement in this matter meant that they wanted to groom him for an administrative position.
There were rumors for a long time that the dean was grooming Peter Aria as his successor.
But everyone knew that for Dr.
Aria, this was only the starting point, not the finish line.
They immediately briefed Peter Aria on all the leads from their investigation so far, including the disappearance of the surveillance recordings from the operation room on the night in question.
Peter Aria asked: “Where is Seraphine Moore?”
“In the room next door.
Their testimonies have no issues.
Shall we let them go back to work for now?”
“Let’s keep them here for now and wait for the police.”
Both employees were taken aback as Mr.
Aria had decided to inform the police.
This was now a serious matter.
Peter Aria added, “Actually, I didn’t call the police.
Ms.
Aubree, the plaintiff, has asked the police to investigate the matter.”
He continued, “This isn’t a simple medical accident.
In this case, anyone trying to hide the truth will have to face criminal charges.
Our hospital can’t afford that responsibility.”
Seraphine Moore, who was eavesdropping from outside the door, became pale with shock.
She initially wanted to gather more information but was taken aback by Peter Aria’s words.
Why did he get involved in this case?
And why would Aubree call the police?
How dare she?
Seraphine Moore’s mind numbed.
She regretted her decision to promise Vivian Hayes’ fans to record the surgery.
Had she not done that, this whole matter would have blown over without anyone knowing about it.
Now, she was stuck in an extremely challenging situation.
Seraphine Moore quickly composed herself.
The surveillance footage had been destroyed.
All she had to do now was to stick to her story, and no one would know the truth.
“Dr.
Aria.” Sergeant Connie walked in, accompanied by two police officers.
Peter Aria rose to his feet: “Sergeant Connie, sorry for the inconvenience.”
“No trouble at all, Dr.
Aria.
That is my duty.
Where is Dr.
Moore?
I need to question her about the case.”
Peter Aria replied, “She’s in the next room.
I’ll go with you.”
Seraphine Moore, who had been persuading Reese Baker, was shocked to see Peter Aria walk in with a stern-looking woman.
Seraphine Moore sensed danger instantly.
What was the relationship between this woman and Dr.
Aria?
“Dr.
Moore, this is Sergeant Connie.
She is here to investigate Ms.
Aubree’s defamation case.
Please cooperate with her.”
Seraphine Moore’s pupils constricted.
She remembered now, this police officer was also present on the night Vivian Hayes was brought to the hospital.
When she finally understood the implication of Peter Aria’s words, her hands involuntarily clenched at her sides.
The case wasn’t about an investigation into Vivian Hayes’ injury, but Aubree’s defamation.
Defamation!
While she had been calm and collected, someone had betrayed her.
Sergeant Connie glanced at the panic-stricken Reese Baker and asked, “Doctor, were you present during the operation that night?
Could you tell me what happened?”
Reese Baker glanced nervously at Seraphine Moore before shaking her head and saying, “I…I don’t know anything.”
Sergeant Connie gently explained, “Doctor Baker, right?
Let’s go to the next room and talk slowly.
Don’t be in a hurry, just tell us what you know.”
At the end of her words, she signaled to one of her colleagues, who came forward and escorted Reese Baker away.
Seraphine Moore instinctively tried to stop them, but Sergeant Connie reassured her, “Don’t worry, Dr.
Moore.
We’ll get to you soon.”
Seraphine Moore forced a smile, trying to ignore the cold look from Peter Aria.
“Officer, isn’t this against the protocol to handle the case this way?”
