A Man with Nerves of Steel (Joseph Hart) novel Chapter 215

Chapter 215

Wendy went to see Frank and called out to him repeatedly, but he gave her no response. Once again, she left empty-handed. The moment she was gone, Joseph had Paige keep watch again while he questioned Frank, extracting a few choice secrets known only to Frank and Warren.

As it turned out, Frank had helped Warren build an exotic animal breeding facility deep in the wilderness along Jenton’s border. The compound housed numerous rare and protected species.

After weighing his options, Joseph tipped off a police officer whose family he had previously treated.

With that taken care of, Joseph went to have a meal with Dolly. A few of his patients’ families joined them, and once the meal wrapped up, he moved straight into his private consultations.

However, his routine was interrupted when a massive multi-car accident occurred on the highway, critically injuring a young woman who happened to be the relative of a high-ranking official. She was rushed to Jenton University Hospital, and the staff requested Joseph personally handle the case.

Joseph hurried back immediately. The patient had gone into cardiac arrest once in the ambulance and a second time shortly after arrival. Though she was successfully revived both times, the repeated defibrillator shocks had left dark, angry bruises across her chest.

There were no penetrating wounds, but her cervical spine had sustained severe trauma. Worse, the frantic, emergency CPR performed at the scene had caused secondary injuries, including two fractured ribs.

Following a tense emergency consultation, the trauma team established a surgical plan. With Joseph serving as lead surgeon, the operation stretched on for hours.

Ultimately, he saved her life and successfully stabilized her spine, making paralysis highly unlikely. Once she cleared the critical post-op window, Joseph was reasonably confident she would make a full recovery. Only then did he finally breathe a sigh of relief.

By then, it was already 10:00 pm. Joseph wanted nothing more than to crash in his office, but he knew his colleagues were watching. A married man who refused to go home would inevitably become the subject of hospital gossip.

Just as he was preparing to leave, the police officer he had tipped off earlier arrived in person to invite him out for a late-night meal. Thanks to Joseph’s information, the department had successfully dismantled a major wildlife trafficking ring. It was a high-profile bust, and the precinct was taking massive credit for it.

The officer refused to take no for an answer, personally driving Joseph to the restaurant. Unfortunately, the entire exchange was entirely too visible. The moment Joseph walked out of the restaurant, he spotted Cora waiting in her car outside.

Joseph let out a cold, sharp laugh. “Are you calling me a hypocrite? That’s rich coming from you, Cora. You act so noble and pure in front of me, but what about when you’re behind closed doors?

“I still can’t wrap my head around it. You went to a hot spring resort with a guy like Warren. If you’ve slept with trash like that, how do you still have the nerve to deny me a divorce?”

Cora’s voice spiked. “I never did any of that! I have never cheated on you! Honey, Warren and I have had some dealings, but they’re all legitimate business interactions. Warren isn’t the kind of person you think he is.”

“Legitimate business interactions?” Joseph laughed in her face. “You really expect me to believe that? Warren plays the loyal brother to Frank in public while screwing Wendy in secret. He keeps a mistress and an illegitimate kid hidden away at Sky Palace. And you’re claiming he’s some honorable gentleman? Do you think I’m stupid?”

Cora slammed on the brakes, the tires groaning against the asphalt as she whipped around to face him. “This is slander! My money is clean, and I’ve never sold myself out. You apologize to me right now, or get the hell out of my car!”

Without uttering a single word, Joseph popped the lock, stepped out into the night, and slammed the door shut behind him.