Chapter 299
Still, Joseph handled the situation professionally and stabilized all the patients who had been poisoned and were unconscious. Unlike when he treated Kenneth and Katie, he did not move quickly to wake these patients and focused on detoxification instead. Even the fastest case would not regain consciousness until the next day.
Jenton Grand Hotel had ties to Lowell Group. Joseph kept the poisoned patients under observation so he could see how Cora would react.
She was in deep trouble this time. If she couldn’t handle it, she would most likely reach out to her lover for help, By then, that bastard would reveal himself.
Even while holding back, Joseph’s performance remained the most impressive.
The health department had set up a special task force to manage the mass poisoning incident. The team learned that Jenton University Hospital had handled the emergency response really well.
Not only were all 25 patients detoxified, but they were never in any critical danger. The Traditional Medicine Center, Jenton General Hospital, and the Women and Children’s Hospital had all received poisoned patients and had reported fatalities.
Joseph shared his detoxification protocol, but he turned down the health department’s offer to make him a visiting expert. That position would require him to take full responsibility for the poisoning case.
Cora’s call came in, but Joseph didn’t answer it and took Bernard’s call instead.
Bernard said, “Joseph, you’re clearly capable of handling this poisoning case. Why aren’t you doing better?”
Joseph replied, “That makes no sense at all. I don’t know what you mean. If you have something to say, just say it.”
“You should accept the position as a visiting expert. I want you to save all the current patients and make sure no
one dies.
“That way, the damage to Jenton Grand Hotel will end here. Otherwise, we’ll have to shut down the hotel for one whole month. Do you know how much that would cost us?”
“I’ve already shared my detoxification protocol.”
“I’m sure you’re holding back something.”
“Since you don’t believe me, why should I bother talking to you?” Joseph ended the call.
In the afternoon, the leader of the task force personally escorted a group of poisoned patients from the Traditional Medicine Center to Jenton University Hospital.
As Joseph took over the patients, he happened to notice Victor was present as well. He kept Victor outside the emergency room under the pretense that unauthorized personnel weren’t allowed inside.
Victor was unable to learn any new medical techniques and was very displeased. He then started complaining to Mason in front of the task force leader.
“Dr. Hart is really putting on airs.”
“Saving lives is a priority. Let’s not fuss over these details.” Mason chuckled.
Joseph didn’t just exclude doctors from other hospitals from the emergency team. He also kept out doctors and nurses transferred from other departments.
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“Let’s focus on saving these patients!” The task force leader also felt Joseph was being a little territorial over his turf.
Still, unnecessary personnel should be kept out of emergency treatment. Not only was it a necessity of the process, but it also helped preserve the patients’ dignity. He didn’t think it was necessary to interfere with Joseph’s work.
One by one, Joseph saved all of the patients. The task force leader began to relax and did not hesitate to praise Joseph’s work.
Joseph responded politely and attributed his success to Jenton University Hospital.
After seeing the task force leader off, Mason came looking for Joseph and asked how he was doing. He even reminded Joseph to maintain a healthy work-life balance and take care of his own health.
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