Chapter 131
Those in the know understood that Andrew could easily fill the deputy chief position at Jayrodale General Hospital. With his exceptional medical skills, he could even handle being th chief doctor without breaking a sweat.
Standing in his newly renovated office, Andrew sighed and said, “Ms. Rhodes, Dr. Aicker, I honestly have no interest in the deputy chief position.”
Lauren beamed with joy as she replied, “Dr. Lloyd, we know you don’t care about these titles. However, Jayrodale General Hospital is our privately owned hospital, and leadership positions are based on ability, not seniority. The position of deputy chief suits you perfectly.”
Francesca chimed in with a smile, “If you want, I’ll even hand over my position to you. I could step down as chief
doctor and assist you instead.
“Please, I’m already overwhelmed with the deputy chief role, let alone being the chief,” Andrew replied with a wry smile.
Lauren flashed a mischievous grin and teased, “Fran, why are you being so nice to Dr. Lloyd? Do you have ulterior motives?”
“What nonsense are you talking about?” Francesca protested. “I just think his medical skills. surpass mine, so he’d make a better chief.”
Lauren snickered, “Is that really all?”
Francesca rolled her eyes. “What else could it be?”
“Well, I thought since Dr. Lloyd cured your condition, you might have developed feelings for him and wanted him to be your first,” Lauren stated playfully, then added, “But let me remind you, Fran–we may be best friends since childhood, but Dr. Lloyd is mine, and I won’t let anyone else have him.”
Francesca was embarrassed. She stomped her foot in frustration, stammering, “L–Lauren, not everyone thinks like you! You’re such a shameless flirt!”
Lauren’s dimples showed as she smiled. “It depends on who we’re talking about. When it comes to Dr. Lloyd, I’m happy to be shameless.”
“You should stop talking. Someone’s coming,” Andrew interrupted, breaking out in a cold sweat.
Just then, the office door burst open. Bernard stormed in, fuming with anger. “Dr. Aicker, I demand an explanation!”
“About what?”
Francesca asked calmly.
Bernard pointed at Andrew in rage. “Why is he being promoted to deputy chief when he’s just an attending physician? And why wasn’t I consulted about this decision?”
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“Oh? Dr. Hackett, what’s your opinion on the matter?” Francesca inquired.
“My opinion is that he’ll never be qualified to be deputy chief–never!” Bernard declared firmly.
Francesca responded coldly, “I’m sorry, Dr. Hackett, but your opinion on Dr. Lloyd’s qualifications doesn’t matter. This decision was made jointly by our two major shareholders- the Rhodes family and the Aicker family.”
“So, the hospital completely disregards the feelings of a veteran staff member like myself?” Bernard gritted his teeth.
Lauren raised an eyebrow and retorted, “Dr. Hackett, Jayrodale General Hospital exists to treat patients and generate returns for our investors, not to cater to your sense of entitlement. You call yourself a veteran? To the board of directors, you’re nothing special.”
Bernard snapped, “Ms. Rhodes, while the Rhodes family may be major shareholders, don’t assume I don’t have’my own supporters on the board. We’ll see how this plays out.”
