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

with all eyes

disposing of all

said, "I need to speak with Helen for a bit.

seemed to be apologizing, her head bowed. It looked like a

glanced at the front passenger seat where Claude

what they're talking about?" he suddenly asked

me to

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

rolled my eyes, not in

me?" he asked, a hint of regret

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

ability to handle things was far superior. He'd

me," he said, sounding a bit

won't let you eat that stuff. Trust

said, "Helen mentioned a new bistro nearby. They've got roast duck, Sweet

a glance, and he smirked

something? First, I can't drink, and now no cold treats

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