Joshua felt mortified.
Axell wasnât daft.
He figured Albert mustâve known something, else he wouldnât have singled them out like this.
Axell lingered, glancing at Albert.
âYou saw Jessie, huh?â
Albert stayed quiet.
Perched on the bed, Jeslyn piped up, âNot only did my daddy saw her, but she whipped up wonton for me.
â
Axellâs expression soured.
At this point, Albert wouldnât let Jessie and Axell stay tight.
Even if Jessie ended up mad at him, he wouldnât regret it.
Albert exited, shutting the door behind him.
âDr.
Calderon, could we please have a word?â
Axell 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, âIt seems Like Jessieâs just one of your options.
Debra ticks all the boxes for you and your folks.
â
Albert had hit the nail on the head, and Axell felt a twinge of annoyance.
Albert was seasoned in reading people.
He could see through Axell.
Despite being with Jessie, Axell didnât turn down Debra.
If riches rolled in, Axell might choose wealth over Jessie.
Albert tossed out casually, âIâll drop a billion bucks into the hospital if you tie the knot with Debra.
â
Axell was floored by the offer.
Axell felt a sting of insult.
Once an intellect, now maneuvered like a puppet, his life dictated.
Coldly, Axell shot back, âMr.
Waston, you reckon moneyâs the answer to everything?â
Albertâs smile was wistful.
âNo.
No amount of money can buy Jessie back.
The more she adored me then, the more she despises me now.
â
Axell didnât want to hear any of their history.
After pondering, he began, âMr.
Waston, I want to make it clear that â¦â
Albert flicked cigarette ash, smiling softly.
âIâll have Joshua bump you up to VP of the hospital this month.
Think about it.
Youâll be the youngest VP in Duefronâs top private hospital.
A bright future awaits.
â
Axellâs face flushed with anger.
But he knew better than to refuse.
Albert had a hold on Axellâs ambition.