Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband Chapter 1715: Great-Grandfather

Celeste Linden doesn’t like dealing with people like this.

"Sir, the general is still in surgery. This operation is extremely risky..." The hospital director said hesitantly.

Mr. Barnes planted his cane firmly on the ground, creating a heavy and dull sound. He shot a glance at the hospital director, "If anything happens to my grandson, then this hospital has no reason to exist. Do you understand me?"

The hospital director was already sweating. The Barnes family’s influence was deeply rooted and quite powerful, crushing a hospital would be as easy as turning their hand. He nodded and bowed, "Understood, Sir. We will do our utmost, you can rest assured."

Mr. Barnes was still uneasy, staring at the tightly closed doors of the operating room, for it was his most cherished grandson.

At this moment, the butler came over and whispered a few words in Mr. Barnes’ ear, directing his gaze towards Celeste Linden, and finally landing on Danielle.

Celeste Linden didn’t like the way Mr. Barnes was scrutinizing Danielle. So, she discreetly pulled Danielle behind her.

Danielle was not afraid of this old man, she peeked out from behind her mommy, her bright eyes also sizing up Mr. Barnes.

Mr. Barnes looked at Danielle and suddenly smiled, "Is this Ethan’s daughter?"

Celeste Linden nodded, "Yes."

Mr. Barnes chuckled, "Danielle, don’t be afraid, I’m your daddy’s grandfather, you should call me great-grandpa."

Danielle looked at her mommy to seek Celeste Linden’s approval.

Celeste Linden wouldn’t hinder Danielle from recognizing the Barnes family. After all, family ties are irreplaceable; it’s a right Danielle should enjoy.

Now looking at her daughter’s pure gaze, Celeste Linden nodded, "Danielle, this is your great-grandfather. Go on, call him."

Danielle showed a gentle smile, politely and graciously calling out, "Hello, great-grandpa."

Good.

Very good.

Mr. Barnes had lived a long life and was an expert in reading people. This Danielle, though a girl, was undoubtedly of Barnes’ bloodline.

"Danielle, hello, come, let great-grandpa hug you." Mr. Barnes opened his arms wide.

Danielle walked over, and Mr. Barnes gently held her.

Celeste Linden quietly watched this unfold. Though she didn’t stop it, she felt uneasy, always sensing that this old man might stir up something.

At this moment, "boom," the doors to the operating room swung open, and the lead surgeon emerged in a white coat.

Mr. Barnes immediately stepped forward, "How is my grandson?"

The doctor removed his white mask and said, "Sir, the surgery was very successful; the general’s life has been saved."

Celeste Linden let out a huge sigh of relief. Ethan Barnes really had a knack for surviving, his life was preserved.

Then, the nurse pushed Ethan Barnes out, the anesthetic still hadn’t worn off, Ethan Barnes was sleeping deeply. Celeste Linden stood by the stretcher watching him, his face devoid of color. Such a wild, untamed man looking so vulnerable now.

"Daddy~" Danielle leaned over and gently called out to Ethan Barnes.

"Sir, all that remains is for the general to wake up during the 48-hour observation period," said the doctor.

Mr. Barnes nodded.

"But..." At this moment, the doctor shifted his tone.

Mr. Barnes’ cloudy eyes immediately flickered with light, he pulled the doctor aside and asked in a low voice, "But what?"