Chapter 3431 Albert turned to face the voice.
There stood Joshua Barnes, the hospital director, accompanied by Jessie's beau, Axell, and Debra, Joshua's daughter.
Joshua was all smiles and eager to introduce Axell and Debra to Albert.
"This is my daughter, Debra.
She's in pediatric surgery.
And meet Dr.
Calderon.
He's a talented surgeon.
Albert's gaze lingered on the couple.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEventually, he grinned and quipped, "Seems like you've got high hopes for Dr.
Calderon.
Looks like he's your top pick for a son-in-law.
Joshua was slightly taken aback.
Debra glanced at Axell, curious for his reaction.
Axell's lips moved, but eventually he just stayed mum, flashing a small smile.
Joshua was eager for Albert's investment.
He brought Axell and Debra along to impress Albert.
With their shared history, it'd be easier to discuss business.
Plus, with Albert's late partner gone, if Debra could bond with his child, it'd create a close connection.
The mere thought had Joshua beaming from ear to ear.
Axell was feeling uneasy.
Just an hour back, Jessie had misread Axell.
He had planned to clear things up post-surgery, but Joshua had pulled him in unexpectedly.
Axell hadn't anticipated it was about Albert.
Leaving now seemed even trickier for Axell.
Albert ushered those three into the room.
Debra, eager to display her nurturing side, bent down beside the bed, gently advising Jeslyn, “Drink up, it'll help with your fever.
She handed Jeslyn a glass of warm water.
Just as Jeslyn was miffed about Jessie's departure, Debra approached, wearing an overly warm expression.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJeslyn regarded her with disdain, "Drink too much and I'll need the bathroom.
" Debra aimed to explain professionally.
Jeslyn was impatient.
"I just chowed down on wontons and soup.
Whoever wants this water can have it.
Debra's expression froze.
She'd dealt with kids from wealthy families, but never encountered such rudeness.
She wanted to discipline Jeslyn, thinking it would ease Albec's m worries
Before she could speak, Albert m intervened, "Sorry. The content is on novelenglish.net! Jeslyn isn't keen on Dr.
Calderon and Dr.
Barnes.
You two should probably go.