"I'm fine. Don't worry too much about it." Yolanda felt touched. She gave Sharon a gentle smile.
If even small business families like the Jones were getting warnings, those powerful ones were really casting their net wide.
"Yolanda, don't worry. We'll find a way." Selena came from the backyard after hearing the news. "Not everyone fears these big families. Regular folks will still go wherever healthcare is affordable."
Selena had a point. For people who watched every penny at meals, having no access to malls or loans meant little. As long as Yolanda maintained her reputation, business would continue.
Besides, the medical fees at Willow Creek were already lower than those of other clinics. Families unable to afford expensive medical care would likely still choose them.
"We can't just sit here and take it. Should we discuss this with Mr. Wright and the others?" Dunstan's mind worked quickly as he felt they could not remain passive.
"No need." Yolanda shook her head. "Just post a statement on behalf of Willow Creek."
"A statement? What kind?" Dunstan looked puzzled.
"State that anyone supporting the Cavanaughs, Caldwells, and other families will be blacklisted by Willow Creek Clinic."
"Blacklisted..." Dunstan paused briefly, then clapped his hands in approval. "Ms. Henderson, that's brilliant! They think they can gang up and boycott us? Well, we'll boycott them right back!
"I'll post the statement right away!"
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