The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1996

"Also, there are some voices online saying that the Collins family didn't visit the injured at the hospital right away. I bet that your parents have already heard the news."

Arabella's lips quirked up slightly. "Are they just trying to get me to the hospital to check on those injured?"

"You mean, there are loads of reporters lurking around the Collins estate and the hospital, just waiting for you to show up so they can pounce for an interview?  Someone behind the scenes wants to put you on the spot, embarrass you, and stir up chaos for the glamorous Collins family and tarnish your reputation."

"Not exactly." Arabella's expression remained neutral. "All that does not matter so much. The main issue is that ever since my identity as Dr. Bell was revealed, I've had to deal with a lot of unnecessary trouble. I'll call Hans, and I'll represent the Collins family to visit the victims at the hospital."

Kelly hurried to keep pace with her stride. "But it sounds like there’s more to it."

"Upon arriving at the hospital and seeing the severity of the injuries, would Dr. Bell help?"

"Of course. With a doctor’s kind heart, if a patient lies before you, you'd definitely save them!"

"And what if I save them, but they die?"

"They just had car accidents; minor injuries that should be no problem for you."

Kelly stopped mid-sentence, a realization dawning on her. "You're saying the mastermind might use this opportunity to tarnish your name further? They might say you saved the victim, but then they secretly tamper with something, and if the victim dies, the online masses will say your medical skills are lacking, that you're responsible for their death. They might question why someone so young can just enter a hospital and perform surgeries. No matter what you do, you're in the wrong, and you may even end up being dragged to the police station."

Arabella nodded and made a call to Hans, briefing him on the situation.

After she hung up, Kelly couldn’t hold back her concern. "Who is this mastermind? With such an evil intent! Why would they want to hurt you like this?"

With the nation’s eyes on this matter, if Arabella did perform surgery on the victim and they died, with so many onlookers, the police would be under pressure and would have to invite Arabella for a 'conversation'.