Rufus quickly walked up to Olivia.

"You're Vanessa, right? I've heard Joel talk about you."

Olivia suppressed the complicated emotions she was feeling. She feared that the others might pick up the change in her mood. So, she tried her best to make her voice seem steady.

"Yes, Mr. Moran, I'm Vanessa."

"I didn't expect the renowned Vanessa to be so young. I'll assist you with this operation. Any objections?"

Before Olivia could turn him down, Krystal yelled, "Why should she be the one to operate, Mr. Moran?

"She's not as experienced as Dr. Gatsby. Who will be responsible if anything happens to my father?"

"Krystal, I've seen videos of her performing surgery. She might be young, but she had steady hands and a calm demeanor. Lionel is pretty old. People like us don't have the reflexes of a younger person. Also …"

Rufus didn't mention one crucial issue with Lionel. He shouldn't be allowed at the operating table.

"Mr. Moran, I'm not doubting you, but both you and Mr. Tucker are