“Is that why you’ve been pinching and peddling our research findings?”


    Phoenix shot Ste a wild look.


    “Don’t act innocent.


    You’ve got it in for Hannah too, haven’t you?”


    “I treat everyone fairly.


    She’s just a colleague, but I do respect her talents.


    Many of the previous projects were her doing.


    Think about it; could you have managed them?”


    Ste’s expression turned frosty.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?.


    “Even if you’re feeling jealous, resorting to stealing and selling our research isn’t the answer.


    ”


    Phoenix sneered.


    “Now you’re all taking her side.


    I bet you’re all her fans.


    Now that everything’s out, I’m sure you’ve already snitched to the police.


    I’ve said my piece!”


    Judy seethed.


    She stomped in frustration.


    “What do you mean you’ve said your piece? You stole and sold our work, and now you’re acting like it’s nothing!”


    “It’s not just theft anymore,” Hannah spoke calmly.


    “Last time, he sold an unfinished version of drug X5, which Saul and I hadn’t even finished.


    The drug was supposed to help with tumors, but it failed in the final tests, and so it got put on hold.


    He sneakily sold off this project, and once it’s out there, it’s going to cause a lot of trouble.


    ”


    In theb, they were all top-notch, picked by Saul.


    Even the newbies got it, understanding


    Hannah’s words.


    Lewis frowned.


    “So… If this drug hits the market, it could ruin our institute’s rep!”


    A weight settled in the room.


    Only Phoenix stayed seated, lost in thought.


    Ste asked, “Did they seal the sale contract?”


    “Yes,” Hannah said.


    “Someone unsuspecting signed it, and they might start making it soon.


    ”


    Judy red fiercely at Phoenix, then turned to Hannah, her expression filled with concern.


    “What do we do now?”


    “First, let’s take Phoenix to the police station.


    I’ll handle the rest,”


    Hannah replied calmly.


    Questions hung in the air, but the police arrived, swiftly escorting Phoenix away.


    Saul shared his worries with Hannah.


    “This is serious, Hannah.


    With the contract signed, this drug…”


    “Saul, trust me,” Hannah interjected firmly.


    “I won’t let this batch of drugs hit the market, even if I have to bend the rules.


    ”


    Saul’s expression grew grave at her words.


    “You can’t take risks like that.


    We can’t resort to illegal tactics.


    ”


    Hannah offered a reassuring smile.


    “I was just teasing, Saul.


    It’ste; everyone should head home and get some rest.


    ”