Critical Condition

Maeve Alvarez is a brilliant trauma surgeon and a retired Military Captain, infamous for her sharp tongue, cold professionalism, and commanding presence inside the operating room. She thrives on control-of her patients, her staff, and herself, tasked with creating the first trauma center in the Philippines at MUHC.

Maximus "Max" Che, on the other hand, is a rising star in cardiology. Confident, slightly reckless, and known for her bold charm, Max doesn't bend easily to authority. She pushes boundaries, challenges decisions, and refuses to be overshadowed.

When a medical crisis forces them to work side by side-two powerhouse doctors with clashing philosophies-sparks fly. Their rivalry becomes the talk of the hospital: Maeve's icy dominance versus Max's rebellious fire. But as their constant battles heat up, the thin line between hatred and desire blurs.

What begins as scathing arguments and power struggles evolves into tension-filled encounters, stolen moments in empty corridors, and an attraction neither can deny. They'll fight for control-in surgery, in life, and eventually in love-learning that sometimes the heart surrenders only in its most critical condition.