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."

hesitation

he finally agreed, and with all eyes on

disposing of

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

walked over to Helen, who seemed to be apologizing, her head bowed. It looked like a

at the front passenger seat where

what they're talking about?"

want me

Uncle Max won't let you

my eyes, not in the

have you forgiven me?" he asked, a hint of regret in his

past. But Claude, if you ever turn against Max, he'll make sure you regret

ability to handle things

more than you ever trusted me," he said, sounding a bit forlorn, but

won't let

boring," I replied just as Max got into the 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

shot Claude a glance, and he

am I sick or something? First, I can't

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