Rebirth Into My Second Chance novel Chapter 292

Pearce saw that I was intrigued and continued, "Evergreen Health Center—we all want in."

"Sure, but to buy in, you've got to bring some capital. How much are you all willing to invest?" I gestured for Helen to hand me a document.

I had come prepared with a partnership agreement. I knew Evergreen Health Center was a thorn in the side of other hospitals. By letting them buy in, I could ensure their technical staff joined us, but their salaries and benefits remained on their hospital's tab. Plus, any profits from Evergreen would be shared.

Last month's profits were a measly two dollars after expenses. If they wanted dividends, I wasn't going to stop them.

They hadn't expected me to agree so easily, and for a moment, they exchanged looks of surprise, then began to pass around the contract.

Allen Ramsey approached me and said, "Claire, they're up to no good. We can't let them buy in. I'd rather face being blacklisted than let them bully you."

I chuckled and motioned for him to sit down. "It's fine. More shareholders mean shared responsibility for Evergreen Health Center. Besides, there's no secret funding behind us. Last month's net profit was..."

I raised my voice a bit, holding up two fingers.

They jumped to conclusions. "Two million?"

"I knew Evergreen Health Center was profitable. Lately, all the wealthy folks, no matter their ailments, head there."

"Sign the papers, buy in—let's do it now."

Watching them eagerly sign, Helen collected the documents. "The papers are in triplicate. Once everyone's signed, you can review last month's detailed income and expenses."

They all anticipated a two-million-dollar dividend, signing in a frenzy.

Once all signatures were in, Helen glanced at me, suppressing a grin, and distributed last month's financial statement to everyone.

They wet their fingers to flip through the pages, and when they reached the last page and saw the two-dollar profit, they erupted.