Ariana blinked in surprise. "Is that for real?"

The concept seemed too wild to grasp.

"Absolutely." The old man's chest swelled with pride as he spoke.

"Well, what do you think? You can't tell she has changed her appearance entirely, right? To those not in the know, Sadie might appear to have had just a minor surgery. But the truth is a stark contrast. After the surgery, she looked like a new person. I'm the only one who could achieve such a feat."

He beamed with pride, eagerly anticipating Ariana's praise.

Ariana feigned astonishment, clapping her hands together. "This is incredible! Your skills as a surgeon are truly remarkable!"

Yet, inside, her thoughts were in turmoil.

Why had Sadie changed her appearance entirely? Aiming for stardom didn't seem to justify her decision for that. Even if her natural looks weren't flawless, she didn't need to do that. Plus, the risks of such a plastic surgery were significant, suggesting she had really gone all out for this transformation. But why?

The more Ariana thought about it, the more baffled she felt.

Curiously, she inquired, “What did she look Like before the surgery?"

The old man looked at Ariana, then rubbed his head, saying, “Ah, damn it. My memory isn't what it used to be. I have a headache now. Some coffee might help clear my mind."

Ariana, having no other option, said, "Alright, I'll get it for you."

After receiving the cup of coffee Ariana brought, the old man drank it. Refreshed, he looked at Ariana, and his expression shifted. "I do remember now, but the hospital must maintain patient confidentiality. I can't tell you."

Ariana, speechless, could only roll her eyes internally.

Nevertheless, she knew this was a strict policy in a cosmetic clinic, so she didn't push further.

She just couldn't shake off the odd feeling. Regardless of the old man's silence, she was determined to uncover the truth on her own.

Who exactly was Sadie?

Ariana called Sonia on her way back, telling Sonia about what she had discovered.

"What? A complete makeover? What do you mean?" Sonia was more surprised than Ariana had anticipated. "Oh my God! This is such shocking news!"

"Take it easy. Let's not spread this around just yet. I think Sadie might have known me five years ago. Let's try to understand what happened first," Ariana said.