Thomas'' outburst frightened Francesca and Norman, causing them to quicklypose themselves.


    However, remained perfectly calm. "Not eptable? Thomas, what exactly do you find uneptable?"


    Thomas spoke harshly. "This man is arrogant and shows no respect for his elders! We haven''t even properly assessed his medical foundation! Giving him one of Blumedale Hospital''s spots would be aplete waste!"


    He added, "Furthermore, the Grand Medical Summit concerns Blumedale Hospital''s standing in Gabo Creek province and throughout the entire Southern Holtrien medicalmunity! So, every participant must be the elite of the elite, the genius among geniuses! I apologize, Malcolm, but I firmly reject your suggestion!"


    Logan raised his hand. "I support the suggestion!"


    Thomas frowned. "Logan, you''re not part of Blumedale Hospital, nor are you our colleague. Besides, you''re still junior to us, so please don''t interfere."


    Logan backed down reluctantly, knowing that Thomas had the same equal social standing as his father, George. He did not feelfortable challenging him directly at the moment.


    Francesca quickly interjected, "But Dr. Bozzelli, I know Andrew''s medical skills, and he can definitely-"


    Thomas cut her off abruptly. "Francesca, your words carry no credibility whatsoever! "Besides, I''m the one in charge of Blumedale Hospital''s representation at the Grand Medical Summit, not you!"


    Francesca was furious but did not dare say more. Instead, she turned to her mentor, Malcolm, for support.


    Malcolm''s ruddy face maintained its gentle smile. "Thomas, if it''s not eptable, then it''s not eptable-no need to get so worked up about it! You''re right- you''re in charge, and your decision carries the most weight. However, I also have a position to express."


    Thomas'' eyebrow twitched. "Malcolm, you—"


    The smile on Malcolm''s face gradually disappeared as the authority of a veteran hospital director began to emerge. "I have just one request-Blumedale Hospital should try to recruit Andrew! I believe in him even more than I believe in my student-Fran."


    He admitted, "I don''t know this young man well, and this is our first meeting. But I''ve always adhered to one principle in dealing with people-to judge them by their actions.


    "He could hold his own against Mosby and earned the Phn family''s approval. Thomas, do you think an ordinary medical practitioner could aplish these feats?"


    Thomas'' brow furrowed deeply as he remained silent.


    Malcolm continued, "Moreover, my old friend Cedric from Jayrodale holds Andrew


    in the highest regard! And you might not know this yet, but Andrew is now an honored guest of Governor McCormick!"


    "Isn''t Ms. Garcia here? You can ask


    her yourself believe the Phn


    family, the Keller family, and


    Governor McCormick aren''t


    blind-they wouldn''t ce their trust and admiration in someone mediocre!" he concluded decisively.


    These statements added significant weight to Andrew''s abilities and medical expertise. Although Thomas, as deputy chief, still disliked Andrew, he found himself unable to formte a rebuttal. His expression gradually turned sour.


    "We''ll discuss this matterter I need to give it more thought," Thomas finally


    said reluctantly. He stood up with a gloomy face and left the room.


    Bernard followed closely behind him like an obsequiouspdog.


    Francesca pleaded, "Dr. Goddard, please save thispetition opportunity for Andrew. I''d dly give up my spot for him!"


    Malcolm chuckled warmly. "Don''t worry, Fran understand Thomas well! When he says he''ll think about


    BUT


    it more, he''s actually indirectly agreeing. He just can''t bring himself to lose face in front of you youngsters!"


    Francesca immediately brightened up. "Thank you, Dr. Goddard!"


    She gave Andrew a yful wink, her face full of pride and satisfaction.


    Chantelle spoke up. "Dr. Goddard, allow me to ask a somewhat intrusive question!"