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Chapter 74
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Dexter sneered at Andrew. “You’ve got some nerve. Just because you won a few races and caught Mr. Thatcher’s attention, you think stories about his health to get him to depend on you?”
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Harvey added with a smirk, “That’s pretty low, Andrew. Trying to climb the social ladder by tricking Mr. Thatcher is honestly quite naive.”
“I’d explain it to you, but honestly, with you, the lights are on, but nobody’s home,” Andrew replied calmly.
“Is he insulting us with some fancy words?” Dexter asked Harvey in confusion. “What’s that supposed to mean?”
Harvey scoffed. “Just meaningless rambling. Let’s go!”
As Dexter passed Andrew, he strutted arrogantly and said, “Hey, freeloader, I do have my lights on, thank you very much! My electricity bill is proof!” 1
“Dexter, let’s go!” Harvey called out, red–faced with embarrassment. Having such an uncultured sidekick was truly embarrassing.
Lauren stifled a laugh. “Dr. Lloyd, you should know that while Dexter’s family is wealthy, they’re not exactly refined. Fheard he dropped out after second grade!”
Francesca turned to Andrew with a stern expression. “Now that we’re alone, tell me–what makes you think Mr. Thatcher has a serious illness?”
“The symptoms were obvious. Didn’t you notice?” Andrew glanced at her.
Francesca sneered. “Well, excuse me for not having your supposedly brilliant insight. Bernard is his personal physician, and my grandpa often visits Mr. Thatcher. Are you suggesting they’re both blind to his condition?”
“I met your grandfather at the Stevens family gathering once,” Andrew replied. “He’s not blind, but…”
“But what?”
“But he’s past his prime, easily ruffled, and overly prideful. Let’s just say his skills a rather basic for someone of his experience and renown
Francesca’s face flushed with anger. She could not believe that Andrew actually dismissed her grandfather, a respected medical authority, as merely “basic“.
“How dare you look down on our family’s medical legacy!” Francesca fumed. “My grandpa’s reputation as a miracle doctor is well–established in Jayrodale!”
“Jayrodale is just a small pond. Being called a miracle doctor here is like being called a king in medieval times when ruling over a few villages. Does that really mean anything in the grand
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scheme of things?” Andrew retorted.
Francesca was left speechless by Andrew’s sharp response, but her anger continued to stew. She could not tolerate this man she had always looked down on speaking to her so condescendingly.
“Fran, Dr. Lloyd, please stop arguing,” Lauren quickly intervened. “Dr. Aicker is indeed famous in Jayrodale, but Fran, Dr. Lloyd is also very skilled. Remember, you still need his help with your condition!”
“For Lauren’s sake, I’ll let this go,” Francesca replied icily.
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