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She thought, this matter can’t just be brushed aside. David wants to look out only for himself and dump all this mess on me, but I won’t let him succeed.

Audrey turned her head and swept a cold glance at Kyle. “Get out of Aloville. Don’t let me see you here again, or it won’t be as simple as just being asked to leave. Get out!”

After she finished speaking, she quickly caught up with David.

“David…” Audrey’s voice was urgent, with a hint of touching vulnerability.

Gavin glanced at the two of them and said, “Professor, I’ll leave now. I’ll discuss the internship with you once this matter is settled.”

The cancellation of the project meant that Gavin had nowhere to go within the research institute. At present, his internship records were still being withheld by Audrey. He did not want to lose even the opportunity to remain as an intern.

As soon as Gavin left, David reached out and pulled Audrey aside. “I will personally speak with Mr. Nelson at the National Hospital. As for the Monroe family, you will have to find a solution. Please do not try to persuade me to continue with the research. At this point, we have already lost the initiative, and persisting further serves no purpose. It would be better to wait…”

“Wait?” Audrey didn’t understand him.

David furrowed his brows and nodded. “How do you think Jeremy’s abilities compare to mine?”

Audrey said, “Jeremy specializes in a different field from you. However, over the years, he has not achieved significant accomplishments in his field. Much of his research is mostly tied to Aloville Traditional Medicine Hospital. Naturally, he is not as accomplished as you.”

Audrey seemed to understand.

She said, “Do you mean that, although they have achieved preliminary success, given the capabilities of Jeremy and his colleagues, they can’t attain any significant accomplishments? If they are unable to advance this project and progress remains stalled, the research institute ultimately has to invite you to join?”

David nodded. “Next, you will need to maneuver among them and closely monitor their research progress. Once they fail to achieve results for an extended period, we will have an opportunity!”

Audrey thought, ‘Is he intending to reap the benefits without contributing? He is waiting for Jeremy and others to complete the preliminary work. Then, he will join at a critical moment so that the final research results become his?’

Audrey could not help but glance at David. He was even more shameless than she had anticipated.

However, she believed that this was a good approach.

She said, “David, I will certainly help you, but don’t forget what you promised me. Natalie…”

David interrupted her and said, “Rest assured, Natalie is my daughter. How could I possibly neglect her? I promised you that I would make you proud of her. She will be able to attain an achievement of her own and to advance to the pinnacle of the medical profession, commanding the respect and admiration of all.”

“I’m glad you haven’t forgotten.” Audrey felt a wave of relief wash over her, a trace of gratitude appearing on her face. She added, “It’s just a pity that she cannot openly call you ‘father.’”

“However, I am confident that such a day will eventually arrive.”

David patted her shoulder and said, “It’s okay, I don’t mind. When I learned about Natalie’s existence, you had no idea how happy I was. The moral shackles imposed on me by the Reedshaw family plunged my life into darkness. It was you who gave me a ray of light. Thank you, Audrey!”

Only when she saw the sincerity in his eyes did Audrey realize she had misunderstood David. He had not abandoned her. Everything was under his control, and he had never given up.

She thought, ‘Indeed, since the Reedshaw family forbids him from marrying or having children, Natalie is his only hope. It is only natural that he would devote himself wholeheartedly.’

Audrey was secretly delighted. Clearly, she had made the right move. By using Natalie to tie David down, she felt that she would not have to worry.

She thought, ‘I will definitely make up for my father’s regrets from back then. I will definitely become the director of this research institute. Then, I will ensure that the Kinberg family surpasses the Longley family.’

Behind the nearby wall.

Kyle was so shocked that he did not dare to utter a word. He thought, ‘No wonder that David resolutely supported Natalie during the plagiarism incident. It turns out she is David’s daughter. This is really unexpected. But does Natalie know about this or not?’

As Kyle considered his circumstances, a plan began to form in his mind.

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