She's out of Your League Now (Millie and Winston) novel Chapter 6

Everyone set their wine glasses down to gather and see what was happening. 

“Has anyone called the ambulance?” 

“When is the ambulance coming? The Harrison family won’t spare us if anything happens to Mr. Harrison!” 

Millie looked ahead and saw the roughly 50-something-year-old Patrick on the ground with a ghastly pale face. She glanced at the time, realizing it was a 15-minute journey to the hospital from here. After all, it was rush hour then. 

It would be too late if they waited for the ambulance to arrive. Plus, no one in the hotel stepped up to resolve the issue. 

Millie noticed Patrick’s condition was worsening with time. Given that she had studied medicine since she was young, she couldn’t help worrying about him. With a frown, she stepped forward. “Let me take a look.” 

Everyone’s attention settled on Millie before they scoffed. 

“Can you even do it? Everyone knows your family, the Caldwells, have a background in medicine. BUt you’re just a pretty face with no talent compared to your family members! You never picked up their skills!” someone bellowed. 

Then, everyone around voiced their opinions loudly. 

“Yeah! That’s a life we’re talking about! If we let her treat Mr. Harrison, wouldn’t it mean pushing him into the fire?” 

“Can you bear the responsibility if anything happens to Mr. Harrison? This isn’t playing pretend!” 

“We can’t let her treat Mr. Harrison. Get her out of here!” 

The crowd was in an uproar, attacking Millie like a planned protest. Their doubtful insults filled Millie’s ears. She got pushed away before she could even touch Patrick. 

“But we can’t wait any longer!” Millie’s brows furrowed. 

“Even if he’s close to death, we don’t want a worthless pretty face with no talent to save him!” a woman shrieked before shoving Millie’s shoulder. 

Her words stabbed Millie in the chest and made Millie calm down at once. 

Millie staggered backward as the crowd blocked her off. Her heart sank as she took in their hostile expressions. 

How could they call her a worthless pretty face with no talent? Nobody had ever questioned her medical skills when she was growing up. So, why had her reputation soured after she only avoided the public eye for three years? 

“I’ll check on him! I’m a doctor!” This firm voice instantly caught everyone’s attention. They widened their eyes in shock as it was none other than Joanna. 

The bystanders cheered at once. “It’s Ms. Lowell, a cardiac surgeon! Mr. Harrison is saved!” 

“Ms. Lowell’s a valiant hero for stepping up at such a crucial moment! She’s as kind as the news claims she is!” 

Everyone saw Joanna as a doctor sent from the heavens. She had a glowing halo like an angel’s in their eyes, so they immediately praised her. 

Compared to Joanna, the people couldn’t care less about Millie rushing to help Patrick. They instead treated her like vermin and showered her with insults. 

Joanna knelt beside Patrick and found a fast-acting heart attack medication in his pocket. She ordered, “Please make some room. Don’t stand too close.” 

“Is the patient’s family around? Does he have any other medical conditions?” she asked, but nobody answered. 

“Mr. Harrison’s assistant had to leave earlier because something came up. I can’t get through to his phone!” said someone else’s assistant. 

Joanna couldn’t waste any more time. She fed Patrick the heart attack medication and performed cardiac resuscitation on him. 

Many famous people attended tonight’s banquet. Such an event was perfect for her to show off her abilities. 

She needed to prove she was better than Millie to the Greer family. Joanna was determined to marry Winston and join the Greers. 

Everyone grew anxious as seconds and minutes passed. 

Winston had a deep frown on his face. It was unclear whether he worried about Patrick or Joanna. 

Just as everyone held their breath, someone suddenly cried out, “H-He moved!” 

Patrick’s fingers twitched as he gradually opened his eyes. Yet, his face was still pale. 

Joanna asked softly, “How are you doing, Mr. Harrison? Are you feeling better?” 

A frown marred Patrick’s face as he placed a hand on his chest. 

“The ambulance should be here soon. You’re safe now!” Joanna exclaimed at once. 

Applause filled the hall once she said so. Another round of praise befell her.