# Chapter 161: The Hidden Strings Behind Quinton's Treatment
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 161 of "The Untouchable Ex Wife" — a chapter that is absolutely brimming with tension, suspicion, and the kind of behind-the-scenes scheming that makes you want to grab the characters by the shoulders and shake the truth out of them. So settle in, my dear readers, because this chapter is about to take us on an emotional rollercoaster ride through hospital corridors, stubborn family loyalty, and secrets that are desperately trying to stay buried!
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Renee stood in that sterile hospital corridor, her heart pounding against her ribs like a caged bird desperate for freedom. The news had hit her like a tidal wave — Doctor Cromwell, the very man who had pulled her brother back from the brink of death, had been unceremoniously removed from Quinton's medical team. And the fury... oh, the fury that burned within her was almost impossible to contain!
"Mr. Wilfred, what happened? Why did you remove Doctor Cromwell from the medical team? He's my brother's attending doctor and he saved his life! He should be in charge of the case," Renee exclaimed, her voice shaking with barely restrained outrage.
Had Quinton not been lying helpless in that hospital bed just a few doors down, she would have completely lost her composure. Every fiber of her being screamed that something wasn't right. Her brother's accident had never sat well with her — there were too many unanswered questions, too many loose ends that pointed toward someone's sinister scheming. And Doctor Cromwell? He was the man she trusted, the physician who had worked miracles and saved her brother's life. To have him ripped away from the case without explanation felt like yet another attack on her family.
Ezra Wilfred shifted uncomfortably on his feet, his expression that of a man who knew far more than he was willing to share. "Umm... We don't want to delay Mr. Everheart's treatment, so we're going to get a better doctor to take over his case. We're trying to help him wake up as soon as possible."
But Renee's piercing gaze wasn't fooled by his vague reassurances. She could sense the hesitation dripping from his words, the way he refused to look her directly in the eye. What was he hiding?
"Doctor Cromwell is very good, and he's someone we trust too. I don't think there's anyone else more suitable than him. Can you put him back in charge?" Renee stood firm, her protective instincts blazing.
Behind her, Haze had remained unusually quiet, observing the exchange with sharp, calculating eyes. But even she couldn't hold her silence forever.
Ezra sighed, trying his best to project an air of professional confidence. "Miss Everheart, please believe me when I say that there's always someone better out there. Yes, Doctor Cromwell is good at performing surgery, but there's someone more knowledgeable than him in neuroscience. Your brother couldn't take the anesthesia, and the nerves in his brain have been damaged as a result. The neurosurgeon I'm looking for now is an expert in this field, and can definitely cure your brother."
He paused, mopping his brow with a handkerchief. "Don't worry. I'll be responsible for it as the dean here."
But Renee was still hesitant. She didn't want to place her brother's life in the hands of a stranger — not when Cromwell had already proven himself. "But..."
It was then that Haze finally stepped forward, her calm voice cutting through the tension like a blade. "Can you tell me the name of this expert and where he's from?"
Ezra's face lit up with pride, clearly relieved to finally be on familiar ground. "He's Owen Wagner, a famous expert in neuroscience." He continued, his voice swelling with admiration, "Doctor Wagner is a promising talent in neuroscience. He even gave a speech at this hospital once! Two years ago, he went on a journey to travel the world, so he rarely treats others now. He won't agree to any job regardless of whether the client is rich or noble. He stands firm even if they offer him a lot of money or threaten him."
Haze's eyes widened slightly as recognition dawned. "Oh, you mean Owen!" She took a deep breath, and there was something in her tone — a mixture of respect and exasperation. "Yes, he's a talent... but he's also a weirdo. His medical skills are undeniably more exceptional than Doctor Cromwell's. My grandpa once wanted to hire him as his private doctor. He even sent out a dozen bulletproof cars around Owen's house to hire him, but he failed to. If Owen is really going to help, Quinton will surely wake up."
Renee's eyes sparkled with new hope, a fragile flame kindling in her chest. "Really? What did Doctor Wagner say? Is he willing to save my brother?"
And there it was — the moment when Ezra's confidence crumbled like sandcastles before a rising tide. He averted his gaze, wiping the sweat from his forehead with a look of helpless frustration. "Alas, the trouble lies here. I did manage to call Doctor Wagner, but he didn't sound like he wanted to do this. I think I'll try to persuade him again. If not, I wouldn't be able to face you and the others."
Renee's sharp mind caught onto those final words like a hawk spotting its prey. "Others?" she asked suspiciously, her eyebrows furrowing.
Because what others? Who else was involved in this decision? Who was pulling the strings behind the scenes, orchestrating Quinton's medical care like puppets in a grand and dangerous performance?
The question hung in the air, heavy with unspoken implications...
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And there you have it, my dear readers! Oh, what a tangled web this chapter weaves! Renee's righteous fury, Haze's quiet recognition, Ezra's evasive answers, and the mysterious mention of "others" — every single piece of this puzzle is slowly clicking into place, revealing a picture far more complicated than anyone anticipated. The question now burns brighter than ever: is Stefan behind this move? And can this elusive genius Owen Wagner truly be persuaded to save Quinton?
**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
This chapter had my heart racing from beginning to end! Poor Renee — she's fighting tooth and nail for her brother while powerful forces maneuver silently around her, and every new revelation only deepens the mystery. I absolutely love how the author weaves suspicion and hope together, making us feel Renee's desperate desire to trust while her instincts scream that something is terribly wrong. Ezra's character is wonderfully portrayed — a man caught between professional ethics and powerful orders, sweating bullets as he tries to maintain his composure. And Haze's recognition of Owen Wagner adds such an intriguing layer to the story — this "genius weirdo" who cannot be bought or threatened, yet might just be Quinton's only hope. The tension is masterfully built, and that final question — "Others?" — left me completely breathless. This is storytelling at its finest!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
Based on Renee's sharp suspicion at the end of this chapter, I predict she will not let Ezra's evasive answer slide. She will likely confront him further, demanding to know who exactly is behind Doctor Cromwell's removal — perhaps even uncovering Stefan's involvement. Meanwhile, the pressure to secure Owen Wagner's services will intensify, and I wouldn't be surprised if Renee takes matters into her own hands, deciding to personally track down this elusive genius and persuade him herself. Will she succeed where even powerful patriarchs with armored car convoys have failed? And more importantly — if Owen does agree to treat Quinton, what secrets might he uncover about the true cause of Quinton's condition? Each step closer to the truth could be a step into even greater danger!
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