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."

wasn't above using that to

and said, "Claire, if you won't drink, I'll

everyone at school. Now, look at him, bending over backward at this

left the university; it was

our hospital, and you drink for her? Does that make you part

lady. After all, she's Mr. Hilton's beloved. f Mr. Hilton hears about this, do you think you'll keep

with no room

on Max, I had someone to depend on, and they

together for a while. Any plans to

guard by Pearce's question, slammed his fist on the table. "Director, you promised tonight was just about my position at Evergreen Health Center. But now you're pushing drinks and probing into personal

"What, you want to be blacklisted? Anyone who's

by the

about letting Allen Ramsey go.