Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

"However, I said I was sorry after Ms. Garcia showed up, and I even agreed to let you meet Mr. Goddard! I've bent over backward here. Why are you still on my case, getting the Keller family to come after me?"

Andrew gave him a look that could freeze fire and cracked a chilling smile. "Because you had it coming! You thought I couldn't handle you, huh?

"Remember saying you'd have your whole family thank me if I managed to get through to you? Well, are you happy with how things turned out?"

Daniel was seething with anger, feeling like he was about to explode.

"Mr. Ellington, you heard him, right? This guy doesn't give a hoot about Blumedale Hospital! He doesn't show an ounce of respect, even with you here! His tone? Might as well be a criminal or some punk off the streets!"

Daniel was at a loss with Andrew.

Fuming, he stormed off to tattle to Norman!

Norman spat out his words with venom, "Mr. Lloyd, you might have powerful friends. However, your words just now were an insult to us doctors. They were disdainful and oppressive! With that kind of bullying attitude, I have no choice but to escalate this!"

Logan replied calmly, "Go ahead, Mr. Ellington, report away! Trying to use your higher-ups to intimidate us? I know all the big shots at Blumedale Hospital. Play it however you want!"

Norman, barely containing his rage, said, "Mr. Keller, there should be some sense in everything! Your buddy here is so overbearing, stirring up trouble without a hint of remorse. It's like a slap in the face to our hospital, do you think we can just let that slide?"

Logan gave an icy snort. "You're right, there should be sense in everything! Mr. Lloyd is just too sensible, but when talking fails, that's why he asked me to step in!"

Norman did not dare to clash too much with Logan.

He turned back to Andrew, his voice dripping with menace, "Mr. Lloyd, you're clearly no ordinary man! Strictly speaking, we both have our faults in this matter!

"Would that work for you, Dr. Charlton? I'll give you a formal apology. And you, you'll need to make a public apology to our hospital!

"Please try to understand. The reputation of the hospital is our top priority. The scene you've caused today has really done a number on our image!"

Before Andrew could get a word in, Chantelle cut in, "Andrew, let's call it a day, okay? They've said sorry, I think we can let it go at that!"

Logan chimed in with a laid-back tone, "It's your call. I'm good with whatever makes you happy!"

Andrew burst into laughter, a sudden, unexpected laugh!

Norman, scowling, demanded, "Mr. Lloyd, may I know what you find so amusing about what I've said?"

Andrew did not hold back, "Of course, everything you say cracks me up! It's as if you're a living, walking, stand-up comedy."

Under Norman's glare, which could practically set things on fire.

Andrew replied with an icy edge, "First off, that apology you want for the hospital, I think it's a joke. I Andrew, have never disrespected the hospital, not one bit. Why should I apologize?

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"However that's not nearly enough! He's got to do more than just say sorry. He needs to face the music, and then pack his bags and hit the

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Andrew's powerful comeback left everyone around him speechless with shock!

The head of the capital hospital was there, and he still stood his ground.

How deep were that guy's pockets, anyway?

Or maybe he was just too headstrong and not scared of stirring up trouble?

Chantelle snapped, "You're really looking for drama, huh? Well, I'm done dealing with your mess!"

With her arms folded, she took a step back.

She was curious to see what Andrew thought he would achieve by being so stubborn!

If he actually got the big shots from Blumedale Hospital involved, even Derek would not be able to do much.noveldrama