THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 740

"Okay," Ivy whispered, a glint of triumph in her eyes.

The nurse led her straight to Dr. Rossi's office. "Dr. Rossi! Dr. Rossi!" she called out excitedly. "The patient's wife is awake!"

Dr. Rossi looked up. Before he could even react, Ivy fell to her knees in front of him, her eyes red with tears. "Doctor! Please, I'm begging you, you have to save my husband! He's the pillar of our family!"

Dr. Rossi was taken aback. He had suspected that Ivy might have been faking it to avoid signing the form. Otherwise, why would a perfectly healthy person remain unconscious for two hours? But seeing her so utterly distraught now, he felt a pang of guilt for his cynicism.

He quickly helped her to her feet. "Ma'am, please, don't worry. We will do everything we can. However, we've already lost two hours. Even with surgery, we may not be able to reverse the damage. You need to be prepared for the worst."

*Not able to reverse the damage!* That was the best news she could have hoped for. A wave of pure joy washed over her. It was worth pretending to be unconscious for two hours, even with all the poking and prodding she'd endured. She had planned to stay "out" a bit longer, but the nurses had started getting aggressive with the defibrillator and pressure points. She couldn't take it anymore.

"Okay, Dr. Rossi! We're counting on you!"

Leo was wheeled back into the operating room, and the surgical light flickered on. Ivy paced back and forth outside the doors. Several hours later, the doors finally swung open.

Dr. Rossi shook his head.

Instantly, Ivy's performance began. She collapsed to the floor, her face in her hands, and let out a series of heart-wrenching sobs. It sounded like she was crying, but in reality, she was laughing. Laughing hysterically.

This was wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!

Ivy had never believed in karma, so for years, she had been secretly transferring assets to her family's name, terrified that Leo would suddenly divorce her and leave her with nothing. In a marriage, a woman was always at a disadvantage.