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."

saw hesitation in

all eyes on us, we

with disposing of all the

need to speak

Helen, who seemed to be

front passenger seat

you want to know what they're talking about?" he suddenly

If Max didn't want me to hear, it was probably nothing

anything Uncle Max won't let you have that

rolled my eyes, not in the mood to

forgiven me?" he asked,

what? What's past is past. But Claude, if you ever turn against Max, he'll make sure you regret

wouldn't forgive him, but Max's ability to handle things was far superior. He'd make Claude

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

Uncle Max won't let you eat that stuff.

got into the car. He turned to me and said, "Helen mentioned a new bistro nearby. They've got roast duck, Sweet and sour

shot Claude a glance, and he

I sick or something? First, I can't drink, and now

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