She was not even sure how effective that thing was.
It was a new product that she had just developed. She kept it like a treasure, firstly because it was her own hard work, and secondly because she was unsure about the stability and effectiveness of the product.
Not only did the boss know about this product of hers, but he was also asking her to use it on Cameron. This made her feel a little uneasy.
"What's wrong? Are you getting softhearted?" The man laughed mockingly. "I've always thought you were ruthless. Are you telling me I was wrong?"
"I'm not softhearted. I'm just reluctant to finish up what I've just made," she replied.
"If you can make one vial, what's stopping you from making a second and a third? Once you have Cameron under your control and the vaccine development project under your belt, you’d have a large enough lab to use and almost limitless funds to squander. You won't care about this tiny bottle."
After a pause, he was afraid that she wouldn't do it and continued to persuade her, "What Mike said just now wasn't an exaggeration. We might not be able to stay here for long. I'd have to find a new place.
“Do you plan to continue staying here or go abroad? As for your parents, since they're going bankrupt, they probably won't be able to live for much longer. You don't have to worry about them."
Rhea lowered her head. "I understand!"
With that, she took two steps back. After seeing that the man still had not turned around, she left.
…
After returning home from Dominic's place, Lily was restless. Even though it was already late at night, the thought of what had happened in the past few days kept her awake.
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