The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 905

Dr. Hudson despised Ferris. They had bad blood between them.

I knew the whole story. I also knew that Dr. Hudson's disciplinary action was directly tied to Ferris.

It was no secret how much resentment he harbored. Dr. Hudson used to be a top-tier specialist with a brilliant future. But after that scandal, he was slapped with severe penalties. His career had stalled, and his reputation was permanently stained.

Even though he had brought it entirely upon himself by framing Ferris, Dr. Hudson would never admit fault.

In his mind, Ferris was the one who had ruined his life.

He was an incredibly petty man. Given his nature, it made perfect sense that he would refuse to save Ferris.

But we had no other options. Dr. Hudson lived in Port Capital, not far from Capital General, and they had been colleagues for years.

I wanted to beg him. What if he felt a sliver of compassion? What if he remembered their shared time in the operating room? What if he was willing to step in?

The Sterling family had endless wealth and resources. If Dr. Hudson agreed, the favor they owed him would be monumental—enough to single-handedly revive his shattered career.

I looked into Vivian's eyes, pleading desperately. "Vivian, please just let me try once more."

Vivian shook her head with absolute finality.

"Selena, there's no point," Alastair's low voice interjected. "Ignoring the first call was his way of saying no. He won't do it. And even if he agreed, Vivian and I would never allow him near that operating table."

"Why not?" I asked instinctively.

But the realization washed over me almost instantly.

It was because of the grudge.