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."

of Max, and I wasn't above using that to

stood and said, "Claire, if you won't drink, I'll do it for you." He downed the glass in one swift

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

knew why he left the university; it was

drink for her? Does that make you part

glass, saying, "You're not worthy to drink with our lady. After all, she's Mr. Hilton's beloved. f Mr. Hilton hears about this, do

them with no room

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

been together for a while. Any

off 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

worried about Allen Ramsey resigning. "What, you want to be blacklisted? Anyone who's worked at Evergreen

the

tonight wasn't about letting Allen