Chapter 293

Evergreen Health Center was originally established as a sanctuary for those from the orphanage, ensuring they wouldn't be mistreated anymore. It also provided free medical care for those less fortunate.

The wealthy patients, on the other hand, were our financial backbone-balancing the scales, so to speak.

"Then we're pulling out," Pearce declared, as he and a few other directors tore up their contracts.

"So, are we still blacklisting Allen Ramsey?"

With Max present, I seized the moment to secure Allen Ramsey for Evergreen Health Center, sparing him from any harassment by the old guard.

"No blacklisting," they all promised in unison, looking to Max as if seeking his approval.

"Allen Ramsey, you're with Evergreen Health Center from now on," I announced.

I didn't expect Allen to refuse. "Claire, I want to try my luck abroad. The atmosphere here..." He trailed off.

"No worries, go ahead," I said, standing up. I glanced at Max. "The food here is awful. How about we grab some apple pie and maybe some ice cream? I've been craving something cold."

I saw hesitation in

agreed, and with all eyes on

was tasked with disposing

I got into the car, Max said, "I need to speak with Helen for a

over to Helen, who seemed to be apologizing,

the front passenger seat where Claude

want to know what they're

didn't want me to hear, it was

you anything Uncle Max won't let you have that pie or ice cream," Claude

eyes, not in

have you forgiven me?" he asked,

Claude, if you ever turn against

forgive him, but Max's ability to handle things was far

you ever trusted me," he said, sounding a bit forlorn, but I paid

Claire, Uncle Max won't let you eat that stuff. Trust

car. He turned to me and said, "Helen mentioned a new bistro nearby. They've got roast duck, Sweet and sour pork, and fish stew your favorites. How

glance,

I can't drink, and now no cold treats

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