Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 291

"Well, isn't that the truth? Without Mr. Hilton's funding, how would Evergreen Health Center even be in business?"

"Ms. Claire, don't take it the wrong way. We're just old folks speaking our minds, no harm meant."

I didn't bother with small talk and instead took a seat in front of them.

"Since I've taken over Evergreen Health Center, the funds come from charging the wealthy for treatments, and then using those profits to treat the less fortunate. It's all about balancing the books. Or do you prefer I make a public display of our financials, exposing the hefty profits made by hospitals from medical fees?"

My words shut the room up real quick.

Sensing the tension, Pearce tried to lighten the mood, raising his glass. "We invited Ms. Claire to dinner to say that we're willing to lend you our top doctor, but we want to invest in Evergreen Health Center. We want a say in its operations too."

"No way." I shot back, pushing away the glass he offered. "Sorry, but Mr. Hilton made it clear I shouldn't drink."

all wary of Max, and I wasn't above using that to my advantage. He'd be delighted

Pearce threw a look at Allen Ramsey, who stood and said, "Claire, if you won't drink, I'll do it for you."

boy, admired and respected by everyone at school. Now, look at him,

he left the university; it was to escape the pain

you drink for her? Does that make you part of Evergreen Health Center?" Pearce scoffed, implying the drink didn't

worthy to drink with our lady. After all, she's Mr. Hilton's beloved. f Mr. Hilton hears about this, do you think you'll keep your position as director? If a toast is necessary, let me, representing Evergreen Health Center, toast the

reasoning left them with no room for

Max, I had someone to depend on, and they didn't. How was

Hilton have been together for a while.

you promised tonight was just about my position at Evergreen Health Center. But now you're pushing drinks and probing

wasn't worried about Allen Ramsey resigning. "What, you want to be blacklisted? Anyone who's worked at Evergreen Health Center

the entire medical

dawned on me that tonight wasn't about letting Allen Ramsey go.