Chapter 135
The next morning, <b>Lea </b>went to Riverview Hospital under the pretext of visiting Ewan.
Christian <b>was </b>busy dealing with the chaos caused by the Fraley Group’s hospital, leaving him no time for her.
The servants believed she was working hard to <b>please </b>Ewan, as she had not been favored in <b>this </b>household for years. This misunderstanding made it easier for her to avoid Matilda’s watchful spies
At 10 am, Lea arrived at Lorrand’s press conference just as it started. It was held in a corner of the first–floor lobby of the hospital’s inpatient department, with over thirty media outlets present. Some of them were arranged by Chris.
As the p press conference began, many patients and their families gathered to watch. Lorrand’s appearance <b>caught </b>everyone’s attention.
The hospital’s reputation <b>had </b>skyrocketed due to the influx of patients. As the director, he had also gained significant poprity. After being in the spotlight several times, his presence in the medicalmunity was highly notable
Lorrand detailed his previous employment at Fraley Hospital and the reasons for his imprisonment.
Lea <b>had </b>already arranged for Jason to threaten and bribe Peter in prison. Now, Peter was brought to the scene to testify for Lorrand. This added credibility to Lorrand’s statements.
Finally, Lorrand revealed that his pregnant wife had been held hostage at the hospital, injured during childbirth, and eventually died there. He also disclosed that his daughter’s kidney had been removed when she was just four months old
He presented some evidence gathered by detectives to support his ims. He stated that he had reported the matter to the police <b>and </b>requested a thorough investigation.
<b>He </b>also announced that he <b>had </b>hired awyer to sue Fraley Hospital. He even pointed out that Nixon was behind all these.
After the press conference ended, <b>a </brge crowd gathered. <b>Many </b>were moved by Lorrand’s story. Some spectators, especially those with low tolerance for emotional stories, were already sobbing uncontrobly.
The entire staff at Riverview <b>Hospital </b>was also shocked. The doctors who had previously doubted and used Lorrand due to his criminal record were filled with guilt and eager to apologize.
he future.
Some praised his resilience <b>and </b>steadfastness, while othersforted him, wishing his daughter a healthy
Before the press conference ended, the news had already gone viral, thanks to the media push and the hospital’s media department’s efforts
Since <bst </b>night, Fraley Hospital’s incident had been <b>trending </b><b>on </b>all major media tforms, and this new story further amplified the attention.
Lea checked the inte on her phone and was satisfied with the press conference’s oue.
Last night. Henry had implied that he wanted to distance himself and the hospital from the incident, but this exposure would likely thwart his ns.
“Miss Berry, what should we do with Peter?” Jason asked.
Lea replied, “He is still useful. Take him back and keep a close watch on him.”
Jason replied, “Understood.”
Lea turned and <b>saw </b>a tall figure standing before her. Looking <b>up</b>, she smiled. “You’re here“{{
Alfred said gently. “I came to see themotion”
“Don’t worry. I won’t let the hospital be at risk. Although they were in a rtionship<b>,</b>
ip, they were <b>also </b><b>business </b>partners. Even though she was using the hospital to <b>attack </b>Fraley Medical, her n would benefit them greatly.
“I know.” Alfred gave her a look ofplete trust. “What’s your next move?
Lea <b>was </b>full of determination. “Let them waste their effort. If nothing unexpected happens, Fraley Medical should disappear from Vaporleon City”
It was <b>a </b>pity she didn’t have the money. Otherwise, she could seize the opportunity to buy the hospital. <b>That </b>would surely infuriate <b>Matilda </b>and also benefit the hospital’s development.
Lea felt <b>delighted </b>when the <b>saw </b>many <b>seriously </b>ill patients leave the <b>hospital </b>healthy and hopeful<b>, </b><b>as </b>well as the <b>joy </b>on their families‘ faces.
She no longer just wanted to use the hospital to develop her power and status. She wanted to grow and improve it for the benelit of many, making the world a better ce.
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Alfred asked, “I think mergers and acquisitions are the fastest ways. What do you think?
Lea looked up at him. In this, they were in perfect agreement
He tousled her hair and said condidendy, “Don’t worry about the money. I’ll take care of it.
<b>Lea </b><b>was </b>surprised. It was an astronomical figure, one she could hardly fathom.
Alfred checked his watch and said, “It’s almost lunchtime. Let’s go eat
<b>Lea </b><b>asked</b>, “Sure, where to?”
Alfred replied. “In these sensitive times, let’s go somewhere discreet”
Alfred drove her to a Lakeside vi.
<b>In </b>the car, Lea browsed the news on her phone. An official was being interviewed about <b>Frank </b>and Nixon.
After a moment of thought, she turned to Alfred. The bright sunlight highlighted his side profile, making his expression even geniler. His already lundsome featuresbined with such tenderness were captivating.
She asked, “Alfred, I need your help. I need to send a gift to an ally.”
Alfred turned and smiled, nodding.
She continued, “It’s for a detective friend who helped with Frank’s <b>case</b>. He’s <b>good</b>. You know how important reputation is for such organizations. I want to use the hype from this incident to build some fame for them. Could you ask your military friend to mention their organization’s name!”
Alfred responded, “Sure. What’s your detective <b>friend’s </b><b>name</b>?”
“Dark Union” Lea briefly exined.
Alfred made a phone call. “Norman, when your people are interviewed regarding Frank’s case, mention that relevant information. They have an excellent member named Quicksilver”
When they arrived at thekeside vi, <b>Lea </b>followed Alfred through the door.
Alfred said, “Check online. There should be news by now.”
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Lea checked her ne and saw a headline, saying, “Dark Union exposed Frank, thanks to a detective genius, Quicksilver.”
The content was brief and to the point, just <b>as </b>she wanted. She forwarded the news to Quicksilver and said to Alfred<b>, </b>“Il cook<b>”</b>
Alfred watched her head into the kitchen with great enthusiasm and followed her, feeling very content
Meanwhile, at the Fraley Hospital’s CEO’s office. The entire <b>hospital </b>was on lockdown<b>, </b>and the crowd had been cleared, which made it safer for Matilda and Henry.
They had arrived at the hospital the previous night and had been <b>working </b>with the core team to handle the situation. They had copies of the evidence held by the police <b>and </b>were dealing with theints.
Henry stood in the office<b>, </b>having not slept all night. His eyes were swollen and his face was puffy from the strain, showing his <b>advanced </b><b>age</b>.
Matilda’s voice trembled. “Dad, the only way out now is toCcontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.
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by off the families and settle with them <b>so </b>they drop the charges.
“How much will that <b>cost</b>? Mentioning money
y made Henry uneasy and annoyed.
This morning, he had asked the finance department about the losses. In less than twenty–four hours, the hospital <b>had </b>already lost <b>hundreds </b>of millions of dors. The finance <b>team </b>didn’t even dare tell him the projected future losses. Thewsuits were extensive, and the amounts <b>involved</b>. were not <b>stall</b>.
Matilda replied, “If we don’t settle, we can’t stop the <b>losses</b>. It could lead to all the shareholders facing criminal <b>charges</b>.
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