They called him Weak, He Became Untouchable

Power Revealed

Maria stepped into the hallway with the confidence of someone accustomed to command, her voice cutting through the chaos like a blade. "Put down the elderly woman. Now."

The lead nurse looked up from the wheelchair she was pushing, her face twisted with arrogant disdain. "And who exactly do you think you are to give us orders?"

"Someone who won't ask twice," Maria replied coolly.

The nurse laughed harshly, gesturing to her colleagues to continue moving. "Listen here, sweetheart. We don't care if you're this loser's latest girlfriend. We have direct orders from Sofia Georgiou, a board member of this hospital who owns ten percent of the shares. This old hag is being evicted, and there's nothing you can do about it."

At least I ended up in the same hospital as Grandma, Andrea thought with grim relief, watching his grandmother's confused and frightened face. If Maria had taken me anywhere else, I might never have found her in time.

Maria's expression didn't change, but something dangerous flickered in her eyes. "I said put her down."

"Or what?" the nurse sneered. "You'll call your boyfriend's lawyer? Maybe write a strongly worded complaint?"

Maria raised her hand slightly, and suddenly the hallway filled with men in black suits. They moved with military precision, appearing from stairwells and elevators as if they had been waiting for her signal.

"Secure the medical staff," Maria commanded quietly.

The bodyguards moved instantly, each nurse finding themselves restrained by professional hands before they could even cry out. The wheelchair stopped moving as the lead nurse's eyes widened in shock.

"What the hell—let go of me!" she struggled against the iron grip holding her. "You can't do this! This is assault!"

Andrea rushed to his grandmother's side, his heart breaking at her pale, confused face. "Grandma, are you alright? Did they hurt you?"

"Andrea, dear," his grandmother whispered weakly, "I don't understand what's happening. They said I had to leave immediately, that no one was paying for my care anymore."

She looks so frail, he thought desperately. How could they treat her so roughly? She weighs barely ninety pounds.

Maria approached, her gaze softening as she looked at the elderly woman. "Ma'am, you're not going anywhere. These people made a mistake."

She turned back to the terrified nurses, her voice becoming arctic. "I want this woman treated immediately. Get the best doctors, the best equipment, whatever she needs."

"We... we can't," the lead nurse stammered, though her earlier arrogance had completely evaporated. "Sofia Georgiou gave direct orders. She's a board member here, she owns ten percent of the hospital shares. We have to follow her commands or we'll lose our jobs."

Maria pulled out her phone, her fingers moving with lightning speed. "Then it's time for a change in ownership."

"What are you doing?" Andrea asked, still supporting his grandmother.

"Buying this hospital," Maria replied matter-of-factly, as if she were ordering coffee.

The nurses stared at her in shock. Even Andrea felt his jaw drop. Buy the entire hospital? Just like that? Who is this woman?

"Done," Maria said, sliding her phone back into her pocket. She turned to Andrea with a small smile. "As the heir of the Konstantinou family, would you like me to proceed with the acquisition?"

Heir? Konstantinou family? Andrea's mind reeled. What is she talking about? I don't understand any of this.

The hallway had fallen completely silent. Every staff member, every patient who had been watching the drama, stood frozen in disbelief. They all knew Andrea—Sofia Georgiou's pathetic husband, the man who lived off his wife's money and gave blood like a trained pet.

"You're joking," one of the younger nurses whispered. "He's just... he's just Sofia's house husband. Everyone knows that."

Maria's smile turned sharp. "Andrea, the choice is yours. Should we complete the purchase?"

Andrea looked down at his grandmother's worried face, then at the nurses who had been so cruel to her, then at Maria's expectant expression. I don't know what's happening, but if it means Grandma gets the care she needs...

He took a deep breath and straightened his shoulders. "Yes. Buy the hospital."

"What a load of—" a new voice interrupted, dripping with condescension.

Theodore Dimitris , the hospital director, strode down the hallway with his usual swagger. His expensive suit and arrogant smirk were as familiar to Andrea as they were infuriating.

"Well, well, if it isn't Andrea," Theodore said, looking him up and down with obvious disgust. "Still pretending to be important, I see. And now you've brought your latest piece of entertainment to play pretend with you."

He always talks to me like I'm dirt, Andrea thought, remembering countless humiliating encounters with this man. Every time I've come here with Grandma, he's made sure I know my place.

Theodore turned to Maria with a patronizing smile. "Miss, I don't know what this man has told you, but he's nothing more than a kept man. Sofia Georgiou's boy toy. Whatever game you're playing here needs to stop before you embarrass yourself further."

Maria's eyes narrowed dangerously. "The Konstantinou family doesn't play games, Mr. Dimitris."

Theodore burst into laughter. "The Konstantinou family? Oh, that's rich! You expect me to believe that this worthless leech is connected to the Konstantinou family? The same family that owns half the medical facilities in the country?"

"We'll see how worthless he is," Maria said coldly, pulling out her phone again.

"Please," Theodore continued mockingly, "even if you were connected to the Konstantinou family—which you're clearly not—you think you can just walk in here and buy a hospital? This isn't a convenience store, sweetheart."

The Konstantinou family... why does that name sound familiar? Andrea wondered, watching the exchange with growing confusion.

Maria dialed a number, her voice becoming crisp and professional. "Mr. Loannis? Yes, it's Maria. I need you at Mercy General Hospital immediately. Yes, the acquisition we discussed. No, right now."

Theodore was still chuckling, shaking his head at what he saw as an elaborate bluff. "This is pathetic, even for you, Andrea. Hiring some actress to—"

The elevator doors opened with a soft ding, and Theodore's words died in his throat. An elderly man in an impeccably tailored suit stepped out, his silver hair perfectly groomed and his face wearing the practiced smile of someone used to wielding enormous influence.

"Finally," Theodore said, his relief evident. "Mr. Loannis, thank goodness you're here. These people are causing a disturbance, claiming they can buy the hospital. I need you to have security remove them immediately."

But instead of approaching Theodore, the chairman walked directly past him, his eyes fixed on Maria with unmistakable deference. He stopped in front of her and bowed slightly, his voice respectful and warm.

"Miss Konstantinou, what a pleasure to see you again. I came as soon as I received your call. How may I assist the family today?"