12 Chapter 12: President Ashton Won't Meet You Without An Appointment

"It depends on who performs the surgery." Denver Lancaster casually mentioned, "I know someone who is very good at this type of surgery. If he could be convinced to help, your brother's cure rate could be as high as ninety percent. But..."

A cure rate as high as ninety percent?

Joanna Lawrence's sinking heart suddenly ignited with hope, and she immediately asked, "But what? Dean, is this person you know a doctor at this hospital?"

"No." Denver Lancaster shook his head, "He's a businessman and hasn't practiced medicine for many years. That's why I said he might not be willing to help."

The glimmer of hope that had just ignited in her heart sank down once more.

He hasn't practiced medicine for many years?

Would he still perform surgery on Jeremy Lawrence?

But...

Even if there was only a one percent chance, she could not give up.

Jeremy was the only person she cared about in this world.

No matter what it took, she had to fight for him.

"Dean, could you give me that person's contact information?" After a moment of contemplation, Joanna looked at Denver Lancaster with a mix of pleading, apprehension, and anxiety in her eyes, "I would like to talk to him."

A glint of cunning flashed quickly in Denver Lancaster's eyes, but he feigned a troubled expression on his face.

After a few seconds of silence, he nodded and said, "Alright, I'll give you his contact information and address. However, when you meet him, don't let him know that it was me who sent you to find him."

A look of joy appeared on Joanna's face: "Thank you, Dean!"

*

Heath Group.

Looking at the towering skyscraper before her, Joanna stood outside the revolving glass door, feeling a bit timid for a moment.

But thinking of Jeremy, she gathered her courage.

She took a deep breath and stepped inside.

As soon as she approached the receptionists, she was stopped.

Both receptionists were very attractive women with great figures. They wore exquisite makeup and adorned themselves with luxurious brand jewelry.

At first glance, they seemed like wealthy young ladies.

One of the receptionists saw that Joanna was very beautiful, and a hint of hostility arose in her heart.

Noticing that Joanna was dressed modestly, she spoke even more arrogantly, "Miss, you need to register if you're looking for someone. Who are you looking for?"

Joanna hesitated for a moment before mentioning the name Denver Lancaster had given her, "Hello, I'm looking for Ashton Heath, is he available?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she heard two sharp intakes of breath.

The already hostile receptionist glared at her even more, practically staring her down, "Who are you? How dare you directly address President Ashton by his name. You need to make an appointment to see President Ashton, do you have one?"

President Ashton?

Joanna was momentarily stunned.

Was this man named Ashton Heath one of the senior executives at this company?

Judging by the reaction of these receptionists, his position must not be low.

She replied truthfully, "I don't have an appointment."

"Hmph." The receptionist sneered disdainfully when she heard that Joanna didn't have an appointment, "President Ashton isn't someone anyone can just meet. Without an appointment, do you really think you can see President Ashton? These days, some women have incredibly thick skin, thinking that they can cling to influential men just because of their looks. Can you casually imagine getting close to President Ashton?"

Joanna frowned slightly upon hearing this.

She patiently tried to explain, "I think you've misunderstood me. I don't want to..."

Before she could finish speaking, the receptionist interrupted impatiently, "We're not interested in hearing what you think. In any case, without an appointment, President Ashton won't meet you. You can leave now."