Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1251

The young nurse, sweet and concerned, overheard the exchange. Her face went pale, and she tugged at Daniel's sleeve. "Dr. Charlton, we shouldn't say things like that. Let's just drop it, okay?"

"I'll handle this," she said, trying to smooth things over.

However, Daniel just huffed, flung his sleeve back, and ignored her. He glared at Andrew with pure disdain. "I've seen plenty of lowlifes like you. You think because you're poor and sick, you can cause a scene at the hospital and get sympathy.

"Well, think again. This isn't the place for your kind to throw a tantrum. Scram, or I'll have security toss you out on your ear!"

Andrew's expression chilled. "I've been trying to talk sense into you, but you're not having any of it. So now you're stooping to personal attacks and threats, huh?"

Daniel let out a mocking laugh. "Oh, what's wrong? Can't handle it?

"Let's cut to the chase—I want you gone, and what are you gonna do about it? I'm the top doctor at Blumedale Hospital, and just by punching in at this high-rise, I'm way out of your league!"

Andrew's patience was wearing thin. He whipped out his phone and made a call.

If logic failed him, it was time to play hardball!

Daniel's sneer deepened. "What's a bug like you going to do? Call in the cavalry? I'm dying to see who you think will come to your rescue. I'd love to see who's got the guts to cause a scene at our hospital."

He glanced around at the onlookers, the patients, and the passersby—all of them wary, all of them beneath him.

Daniel was on top of the world, his voice booming louder, "Listen up, kid, there are VIPs upstairs in the wards as we speak.

"Doesn't matter who you call, it's pointless. I'm backed by the hospital director here. Do you have any idea what kind of heavyweight that is in Gabo Creek?

"What's your move, huh? Tell me, what can you possibly do? You're not even in the game!" Daniel was on a roll, full of bluster.

A nurse with a sympathetic gaze turned to Andrew. "Sir, Dr. Charlton's about to become one of the hospital's bigwigs. Look, don't take it to heart. If you're here to see a doctor, just queue up like everyone else.

"You won't be able to catch a glimpse of Mr. Goddard, that's for sure! Maybe you should try coming back later!"

Andrew chuckled. "No worries, this guy's a total joke. He's still in charge around here? Perfect, I'll shatter his little leadership fantasy!"