Joshua felt mortified.
Axell wasnt daft. He figured Albert mustve known something, else he wouldnt have singled them out like this.
Axel lingered, glancing at Albert. You saw Jessie, huh? Albert stayed quiet.
Perched on the bed, Jeslyn piped up, Not only did my daddy saw her, but she whipped up wonton for me.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAxells expression soured.
At this point, Albert wouldnt let Jessie and Axel stay tight. Even if Jessie ended up mad at him, he wouldnt regret it.
Albert exited, shutting the door behind him. Dr. Calderon, could we please have a word? Axel locked eyes with Albert.
They strolled to the smoking spot. Axell, off duty, shed his white lab coat and snagged a smoke from Albert. With wisps of smoke.
swirling, Albert casually remarked, It seems Like Jessies just one of your options. Debra ticks all the boxes for you and your folks.
Albert had hit the nail on the head, and Axel felt a twinge of annoyance.
Albert was seasoned in reading people.
He could see through Axel. Despite being with Jessie, Axel didnt turn down Debra. If riches rolled in, Axell might choose wealth over Jessie.
Albert tossed out casually, Ill drop a billion bucks into the hospital if You tie the knot with Debra.
Axell was floored by the offer.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAxel felt a sting of insult. Once an intellect, now maneuvered like a puppet, his life dictated.
Coldly, Axell shot back, Mr. Waston, you reckon moneys the answer to everything? Alberts smile was wistful. No. No amount of money can buy Jessie back. The more she adored me then, the more she despises me now.
Axel didnt want to hear any of their history.
After pondering, he began, Mr. Waston, | want to make it clear that Albert flicked cigarette ash, smiling softly. Ill have Joshua bump you up to VP of the hospital this month. Think about it. Youll be the
youngest VP in Duefrons top private hospital. A bright future awaits.
Axells face flushed with anger.
But he knew better than to refuse.
Albert had a hold on Axells ambition.