With only two days left until the highly anticipated Grand Medical Summit, the streets of Blumedale were already bustling with visitors from out of town. The event had drawn medical professionals from across the region.
In the midst of his boredom, Andrew received a personal call from Derek. The timing could not have been more unexpected.
"Mr. Lloyd, the Grand Medical Summit is about to begin. I'm hosting a symposium here and would like you to join us," Derek invited.
Andrew showed little interest and laughed. "Governor McCormick, I'm not really into these kinds of gatherings. Would it be possible for me to skip it?"
Derek pressed gently. "My suggestion is that you should really come and listen, Mr.
Lloyd. The officials are taking this summit very seriously. Anyone who brings glory to our Gabo Creek Province will receive generous rewards, with my office leading the initiative."
Andrew immediately perked up and smiled. "Well, rewards aren't really what matters to us medical p