A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust

"What do you mean, 'the Miracle Doctor'?" A nurse frowned, glancing around with suspicion.

The hospital director gestured at Calliope. "This is the Miracle Doctor!" he said, as if it were obvious. "Haven't you heard the stories? The one who brings people back from the brink?"

He sighed, exasperated. "Right in front of you is the Miracle Doctor herself! She's a legend! If you get the chance to learn from her, it's like winning the lottery, folks! You should be thanking your lucky stars."

"And you're thinking of turning her down? Do you all remember Horatio? Everyone here's seen his case, right? We had a whole discussion about it last month."

"Wait, what? Horatio's legs? We're actually doing surgery on him?"

The whole staff room erupted into chaos. They looked at each other in disbelief, voices overlapping in a rising tide of astonishment.

Everyone knew about Horatio's case. It was famous in the hospital. Surgery wasn't even supposed to be an option. Experts from all over had weighed in, including some big names from abroad, and every single one had said the same thing: Horatio's legs was a lost cause. Even the best surgeons had shaken their heads and walked away.

"No way. That can't be right. Horatio's legs are done for! He was supposed to be in a wheelchair for life!"

"So, this really is the Miracle Doctor? That just makes it scarier. What if the surgery fails? The Jewell family doesn't exactly have a reputation for being easygoing!"

Everyone turned to stare at Calliope and the director.

"If the surgery fails, that's on me," Calliope said with a calm smile, "but if it succeeds, we all share the credit. How's that?"

She looked around at them, her confidence almost contagious. "Horatio's case isn't even the most complicated I've handled. I've helped people much worse off, and they're walking now. He's got over a ninety percent chance of walking again, if we do this right."

"And, if you help me out, I'll make it worth your while." She paused, letting that sink in. "Ten thousand dollars each, plus a three-visit pass to the Pearl Tiger Club."

Her tone was matter-of-fact, but the offer hit them like a bombshell.

"Ten grand?! And a Pearl Tiger Club pass?!"

"That's worth a fortune!"

Their monthly salaries didn't even come close. And a pass to the Pearl Tiger Club? That was the kind of place you only heard about, where the city's elite went for their famous Sunday brunches and spa treatments. Even if you didn't use it yourself, you could sell it for a tidy profit.

"Is she really the Miracle Doctor?"

"Who's this generous, though?"noveldrama

"I'm in!" someone blurted.

"Me too! This is the opportunity of a lifetime!"

"Count me in. I'm not missing this for anything!"

"What about us?" Those who hadn't been picked looked crestfallen. "Don't we get a shot?"

"Sorry," Calliope said, polite but firm. “I'm only taking the people I need. If I need more hands next time, I'll let you know."

"Oh, and I'll leave my contact info. If you have questions, reach out. If you're not able to make it, just let me know in advance so I can find someone else."

She handed out her card to the

chosen team. They could barely contain their excitement. With the

hospital director's backing and those perks on the table, what could possibly go wrong?

The director laughed, shaking his head. "You lucky devils! I was just about to ask you to help her for free. Free! You'd still be getting the deal of the century. Nobody gets to see techniques like hers up close, let alone learn them! Even if you walk

away with nothing new, you'll still get to see what a real Miracle Doctor can do!"