Chapter 107: Under the Knife

In the heart of the bustling European city, the sterile environment of Dr. Lucian Baird's surgical suite was a stark contrast to the opulence of the outside world. The room was immaculate, every surface gleaming under the bright, focused lights. Dr. Baird and his team, clad in their sterile gowns and masks, were prepared for what was to be a highly intricate and confidential procedure. Hazel walked into the operating room, her heart pounding with a mix of anxiety and anticipation. The transformation she had so meticulously planned was about to begin. As she lay down on the operating table, she took a deep breath, her thoughts racing over the months of preparation that had led her to this moment. Dr. Baird approached her with a calm and reassuring demeanor. "Are you ready, Hazel?" he asked, his voice muffled by the mask but still warm and professional. Hazel nodded, her gaze steady despite the flutter of nerves within her. "Yes, I'm ready." Dr. Baird and his team began their prepara