Caitlin froze for a moment, then shyly glanced at Berloff Reed, her face turning bright red. "Auntie, what are you talking about?" she said bashfully.
Elspeth quickly pulled Caitlin aside and whispered, "Silly girl, think about it. Mr. Berloff was just one of your father's elementary school students, and they haven't kept in touch over the years."
"Now, without a second thought, he's paying millions for your father's medical bills and arranging a medical jet to bring him back home. Who do you think he's doing all this for?"Elspeth's words made Caitlin's heart race, filling her with confusion and excitement. Could it be that Berloff was really doing all this for her?
In matters of the heart, Caitlin was no novice. From a young age, she had always been outstanding in both looks and talent among her peers. Even in kindergarten, she received love letters.
However, her father was strict and old-fashioned, keeping a close eye on her and strictly forbidding any early romances. Even after Caitlin returned from studying abroad and started working, although she had many admirers, she had never been in a relationship.Now, hearing that Berloff Reed was spending money and effort to save her father, Teacher Dorian, it seemed quite possible that he had feelings for her.
"I'm telling you, a young, handsome, and wealthy guy like him is highly sought after," Elspeth advised earnestly. "Now that he's interested in you, whether for your own sake or your father's, you must seize this opportunity."
Caitlin bit her lip gently, her mind starting to wander with possibilities.
"This junior, though younger than me, is really handsome and charming," Caitlin thought to herself. "If I follow my aunt's advice and offer myself to repay the favor, I wonder if Berloff would accept me or look down on me?"
Caitlin was indecisive, occasionally sneaking glances at Berloff Reed.
Meanwhile, Berloff was taking Elspeth's words as a joke and was seriously discussing the transfer of the patient with Mr. Eugene.
An hour later, Mr. Eugene personally drove, leading Berloff and the others on the road, heading straight for Peace Airport, which was several miles away.
Caitlin, as the patient's family member, followed behind in the ambulance transporting her father.
At 3 PM, the ambulance arrived directly at the tarmac of Peace Airport.
There, a white Falcon 2000 jet was already parked on the runway.
This medical jet had been permanently modified according to the Royal Hospital's specifications, meeting the strict standards of an international intensive care unit.
The plane was equipped with a full portable life support system, capable of monitoring and rescuing patients throughout the transfer.
All these devices used the most advanced international technology, costing millions, even more than the private jet itself.
Transporting an ordinary patient was no problem; even a president of a major country could be handled with ease.
Once on the plane, Elspeth's eyes lit up. She touched everything, taking pictures with her phone non-stop, her excitement evident.
Riding a private jet was already thrilling enough, but a medical jet converted from a private plane was unheard of.
This treatment was on par with that of high-ranking officials.Not taking photos and showing them off on social media would be such a waste, right?
Two hours later, the Falcon 2000 medical jet landed at Silk City Airport.
At that moment, Dean Oscar personally led a carefully selected medical team, waiting at the airport terminal. This was the first task assigned by the new boss, Berloff Reed. As the head of the hospital, Oscar took it very seriously. He wanted to make sure the new boss was treated with the utmost care and satisfaction.
Soon, under Oscar's enthusiastic greeting, everyone boarded the luxurious convoy sent to pick them up and arrived at Royal Hospital.
After Caitlin's father was admitted, Dean Oscar immediately had the medical team conduct a thorough examination and discuss the specific treatment plan. Fortunately, Caitlin's father had pancreatic cancer, which, although in its late stage, was a type of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm. For the elite team at Royal Hospital, the surgical cure rate was very high.
At Berloff's request, the medical experts performed the surgery on Caitlin's father that very night. After the surgery, the head of the medical team announced that the treatment was very successful, and there was an 80% chance of a full recovery.
Generally, doctors are cautious about making such promises to patients' families to avoid potential disputes in case of unexpected complications. However, with Berloff standing right there, they had no choice but to tell the truth.
Upon hearing this, Caitlin burst into tears and threw herself into Berloff's arms, sobbing uncontrollably, her body trembling.
Berloff gently patted Caitlin's back and said softly, "Caitlin, Mr. Dorian is going to be fine. You should be happy."
Elspeth, her eyes twinkling, added, "That's right, Caitlin. Come on, don't cry."
"I'll stay in the ward tonight to take care of your dad. You and Mr. Berloff should go back and rest. Come back in the morning to take over," she suggested.
Caitlin looked up, her face full of hesitation, and gazed at Elspeth. "Auntie, I... I don't know..."
Berloff Reed thought for a moment and then nodded. "Alright! Auntie, I'll leave it to you tonight. I'll take Caitlin to a hotel near the hospital to rest."
Elspeth's face lit up with a wide smile as she gently pushed Caitlin out the door. "Silly girl, don't worry. With me here, I'll take good care of your dad."
"Why are you still standing there? Go with Mr. Berloff to the hotel."
Whoosh!
Caitlin's pale face turned bright red, as if someone had painted it. Her cheeks were flushed with embarrassment. Auntie Elspeth's words were too suggestive, and combined with her previous teasing, Caitlin felt like she was about to do something improper with Berloff at the hotel.
As Berloff came out of the hospital room, Oscar, who had been waiting in the hallway, greeted him warmly.When Oscar heard they were heading to a hotel, he quickly said, "Boss, actually, our hospital has a villa rest area for patients' families."
"Villa No. 1 is specially prepared for you, and it's been vacant."
"I'll arrange for someone to bring the keys and take you there."
Berloff chuckled. "Royal Hospital really lives up to its reputation as a top international private hospital. The service is impeccable."
"In that case, Caitlin and your auntie don't need to stay at a hotel. They can stay in Villa No. 1 for the time being."Elspeth, still in the hospital room, couldn't help but smile broadly upon hearing this.
Oh my gosh!
I thought coming to Silk City to take care of a patient would be a tough job, but I never expected the hospital to provide meals comparable to a Michelin three-star restaurant and accommodations in a luxurious villa.
This life is just too good to be true!
Oscar respectfully escorted Berloff Reed and Caitlin to Villa No. 1, then tactfully took his leave.
After showing Caitlin around, Berloff was also ready to leave.
At that moment, Caitlin looked at Berloff with puppy eyes. "Berloff, can you stay tonight? I'm a bit scared to stay in such a big villa all by myself."