Chapter 513
We must investigate this thoroughly and uncover the complete truth.
We owe everyone here, and the global medical community, an explanation. No one will be allowed to interfere out of personal bias p>
Helena’s face cycled between shades of pale and furious red.
Restrained by Professor Klein’s immense prestige and the mounting pressure from the crowd, she had no choice but to swallow her burning anger.
She didn’t dare say another word.
The entire venue fell dead silent, everyone holding their breath as they watched the key players.
Professor Klein paused, his gaze sweeping past Celeste before landing squarely on Lawrence.
He spoke with deliberate, measured enunciation. “Mr. Langley, please lift your head and tell me. Did you perform that surgery p>
Lawrence’s entire body shook even more violently.
His lips parted, but it was as if something was lodged in his throat, making him unable to spit the words out or swallow them down.
Celeste’s gaze was deadlocked on him.
She knew she had to intervene.
But with so many cameras flashing and countless pairs of eyes scrutinizing the stage,
Even the slightest, most inconspicuous movement from her would be instantly caught and torn apart.
Just as she was internally spiraling,
She watched as Sienna leaned in slightly, closing the distance to the trembling Director Langley, and whispered something.
Sienna’s voice was incredibly soft, meant only for the two of them.
“Director Langley, I know you didn’t intend to commit fraud. You must have been forced into a difficult corner.
But do you realize the consequences of faking a surgery at a summit of this caliber? Once the academic misconduct is verified, what do you think happens next?
Your medical license will be revoked, and the hospital you serve will be publicly penalized.
Your name will be added to the industry blacklist, permanently banning you from any medical events for the rest of your life.
This is the ironclad rule of the industry. No one gets an exception p>
She calmly watched as the last remnants of color drained from Lawrence’s face, pushing her psychological attack further.
“I know you’ve dedicated decades to medicine. You come from a family of doctors and have upheld your medical ethics your entire life.
Your son even scored at the absolute top of his class to get into one of the world’s most elite medical schools. He’s incredibly talented and has a boundless future ahead of.. him.
When he graduates, he’ll work at the best hospital and become an outstanding surgeon.
Maybe one day, he’ll even stand on the podium at this very summit.
But if his father is convicted of academic fraud and given a lifetime ban… do you think he will ever be allowed to step foot in those doors p>
Lawrence’s face instantly went ashen.
He snapped his head up, his pupils constricting in absolute terror.
Sienna continued, “Industry regulations mandate that three generations of direct relatives will no longer enjoy any professional privileges.
Even if you think you don’t care about your own career, does this really not matter to you?
You’re nearing retirement. You might be able to let go of a lifetime of achievements being wiped clean, but your son’s life is just beginning.
For the sake of your own selfish desires, to help someone else cheat, you gambled your lifelong reputation.
You gambled your family’s multi-generational medical legacy, and you bet away all of your son’s prospects and future. Was it worth it p>
Every single word struck the deepest, most vulnerable nerve in Lawrence’s heart.
Sienna saw the agonizing struggle in his eyes and laid down her final card. “If you simply tell the truth right now I can petition for leniency on your behalf and guarantee your son’s future remains untouched p>
Lawrence finally moved. He looked at Sienna, his dark eyes suddenly flaring with a desperate hope. Really p>
Sienna nodded. “Absolutely p>
After a long, suffocating silence, Lawrence’s shoulders began to heave as hot tears instantly poured down his face.
He hung his head heavily, overwhelmed by endless remorsÄ— and despair. “It was me… I was the surgeon holding the scalpel in the video. Dr. Vaughan had absolutely nothing to do with the surgery p>
As those words dropped, the entire venue exploded!