The female colleagues bristled with discontent, their collective gaze like sharp daggers, repeatedly fixing on Georgia. However, she remained oblivious to their thinly veiled hostility. She drew a deep breath, her body trembling involuntarily from the lingering chill, and quickly made her way toward the hotel, guided by Xiao Han.
Upon their return to the hotel room, Xiao Han acted with swift determination. She filled the bathtub with steaming hot water and practically pushed Georgia into it. "Hurry, take a hot bath! This is the first time President Jack has given me a direct order, and I'm determined to ensure it's carried out!"
Georgia mustered a feeble smile and replied, "Alright, I'll actively cooperate..."
Xiao Han acknowledged her response with a nod, a smile flickering on her face, before exiting the bathroom. As the door clicked shut, Georgia slowly undressed and immersed herself in the hot water.
The icy coldness that had penetrated her skin was gradually dispelled by the soothing warmth of the bath. Yet, as the minutes passed, an overwhelming wave of drowsiness began to engulf her. She patted her own cheek, urging herself to stay awake.
Unbeknownst to her, half an hour drifted by while Xiao Han watched TV outside. No sounds emanated from the bathroom. Frowning with concern, she got up and knocked on the bathroom door. "Georgia, are you ready?"
There was no response from within.
Growing increasingly anxious, Xiao Han pushed open the door and peered inside. To her shock, she found Georgia lying unconscious in the bathtub.
Without wasting a second, Xiao Han rushed to Georgia's side and began gently patting her cheeks. "Georgia, wake up!"
However, Georgia's skin was scorching hot and unresponsive to her touch.
Panic gripped Xiao Han's heart as she pulled Georgia out of the bath, laying her on the bed and covering her with blankets. She swiftly dialed Director Lan's number.
Upon arriving, Director Lan immediately checked Georgia's condition. Her forehead was feverish, her cheeks flushed, and despite their attempts to rouse her, she remained unconscious.
Xiao Han was in a state of distress. "Director, what should we do now?"
Frowning in concern, Director Lan replied, "First, go to the hotel staff and ask them to contact a doctor. I will call President Jack."
Given the limited medical facilities at the lakeside manor, it was imperative to contact Jack and discuss whether they should transfer Georgia to a hospital.
Jack, fresh from a bath and dressed in a crisp suit, answered Director Lan's call. His grip on the phone tightened when he heard her words.
Georgia had indeed developed a fever.
In a tone laced with urgency, Jack ordered, "Arrange for transportation immediately and take her to the hospital."
"Understood."
Before ending the call, he added, "Where is she right now?"
Georgia's well-being was directly tied to whether their planned surgery could proceed. Her health was the paramount concern at the moment.
Director Lan replied, "She's in room 609."
"Very well."
As Jack prepared to hang up, his phone buzzed with a message from "Jinghua." His countenance instantly grew serious.