Chapter 173 - The Tigress is Out in Her Den

It's one hour before the surgery so Jacob is probably on his way. And she doesn't want to see Dr. Ivanov flirt with Jacob once he arrives. Who knows what she could do?

After thirty minutes, Jacob came wearing a dark expression on his face. He is looking around the Nurse's Station but can't seem to find what he is looking for.

"Good morning Jacob." As soon as Dr. Ivanov saw Jacob she stood up from her seat and greet him with a coquettish smile. But Jacob didn't even look at her as if she is not there at all.

Diana rolled her eyes. "Good morning, Dr. Jacob. You're right on time. Your patient is on its way and Nurse J is already in OR Theater One prepping." Diana knew that Jacob is looking for J so she takes the initiative to inform him.

Jacob replied with "Thank you" and with a long stride, he walked towards the OR Theater.

Dr. Ivanv glared at Diana which the latter ignored. Jacob didn't look at her as if she is invisible yet this girl managed to get a reply from him.

Diana gave Dr. Ivanov a meaningful smile then followed Jacob.

After scrubbing and sterilizing his hands, Jacob went inside the OR theater. He saw J already wearing an OR gown, mask, and gloves. J darted her eyes away from Jacob. She walked towards Jacob and helped him change into OR gown. They never speak to each other but the tension is quite noticeable.

"J-..." Jacob was about to say something but he was stopped by J in a hushed voice. "Not here." then J walked away from him. Aside from them, Head Nurse Jing, Diana, and Dr. Ramos is also inside the OR Theater so J was being cautious.

Everyone proceeded with the operation. Jacob started to discuss the patient's case and the reason why he needed an Exploratory Laparotomy. Then J started to count the sponges and instruments, draped the patient and prep his skin.

When everything is set, she passed the scalpel to Jacob. Everyone was unusually quiet. Even Diana and Dr. Ramos who tends to blabber all the time was unusually quiet. The atmosphere is tensed not because of the surgery but because of the cold aura that surrounds J and Jacob.

After a couple of minutes, Jacob's cold voice was heard. "In less than a month, we will be celebrating the hospital's, Foundation Gala. Everyone should attend."

"Are we going to bring escorts as well just like the past years?" Head Nurse Jing asked. The past years she always brings her husband who works in the Department of Radiology.

"Yes," Jacob replied, glancing at J who didn't even raise her head.

"Can we bring escort from outside the hospital?" Diana asked. The past years she didn't bring any escort. This time, she is probably bringing Leo. After all, they are getting married. This will be their first event coming together as a couple. The two would look good together. Leo is a good-looking guy, he is the rugged and more serious version of Jacob. When it comes to beauty Diana would match up with J's beauty. But she is bubblier and easy going. While J is reserved, quiet and elegant.

"Yes," Jacob replied.

"So, are you bringing your girlfriend?" J asked out of the blue.

Head Nurse Jing and Dr. Ramos were stunned. It is very unlikely for J to join in a conversation that does not involve her. More so, she is talking to the CEO of the hospital.

Diana was like 'Oh-oh... the tigress is out in her den.'