Chapter 557
Meanwhile, at Rhodes Corporation.
Lauren checked the time. There were still two hours until the grand opening of the medical center.
“I’ll head to the Pharmaceutical Division first and hand over the two formulas Dr. Lloyd gave me to Mr. Chapman. Then I’ll head to the medical center,” she muttered to herself.
With her plan set, Lauren made her way to the Pharmaceutical Division.
Marcus greeted her with a smile. “Ms. Rhodes, what brings you here personally?”
Lauren replied, “Let’s talk in your office.”
Marcus immediately realized this must be important and promptly invited her in.
Lauren wasted no time, pulling out two sheets of paper and handing them to Marcus with great care.
“Mr. Chapman, these are from Dr. Lloyd. The value of these two formulas far exceeds the three we previously lost. In fact, you could say that all the research and development achieved by Rhodes Pharmaceutical over the past decades doesn’t even compare to just one of these formulas.”
“Make sure to keep these absolutely confidential. We cannot afford another disaster like Troy’s betrayal!” she added.
Marcus, fumbling nervously, took the formulas, his disbelief evident. “Is this even possible?”
He had anticipated that Andrew might be able to provide a formula, but he never imagined Andrew could deliver something so extraordinary.
If what Lauren said was true, and one formula alone was more valuable than the three they had lost, then these weren’t just formulas – they were recipes for miraculous medicines!
Lauren smiled. “You’ll understand once you review them and send them to the lab for verification by the experts.”
Being in charge of the Pharmaceutical Division, Marcus had a foundational understanding of medicine. Without delay, he began examining the formulas.
After a moment, he gasped, his face pale with shock. “These are ancient formulas – some of the rarest passed down over millennia in Holtrien! My God, Dr. Lloyd actually entrusted us with such priceless knowledge… Ms. Rhodes, I’m worried…”
Seeing Marcus’ mixture of exhilaration and apprehension, Lauren said, “I know what you’re concerned about – you’re afraid these formulas will attract attention from powerful families or large organizations, right?”
Marcus nodded gravely. “That’s exactly it. The two medicines described here have incredible effects – almost too miraculous to believe. If we release them to the market, the response will be overwhelming. This will inevitably draw attention to our corporation.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if people from Blumedale or even all of Gabo Creek try to take a share – or worse, outright seize them!”
Lauren snorted coldly. “Don’t worry. While we may not have been capable of developing such incredible formulas ourselves, that doesn’t mean we can’t defend them. I trust in the strength of the Rhodes family.”
Marcus, trembling with excitement, nodded repeatedly. “Wonderful! With your assurance, Ms. Rhodes, I can proceed confidently. I’ll take these to the lab immediately. Once the clinical trials and related preparations are complete, we’ll begin production.”
“Go ahead!” Lauren replied with a smile.
As Marcus opened the door to leave, however, they found themselves face-to-face with Tiana, Michael, and a group of bodyguards entering the office.
What immediately caught Lauren’s attention was the presence of a pockmarked man with an arrogant demeanor standing next to Michael – the Master of Poisons, Bane Eslinger.
“Mrs. Rhodes!” Marcus greeted Tiana hastily.
Tiana nodded lightly. “I’ve brought an expert to assist the Pharmaceutical Division. Mr. Chapman, let me introduce you.”
Michael jumped in quickly. “Mr. Chapman, allow me to introduce Mr. Eslinger, or as he’s better known, the Master of Poisons. Even our famed Dr. Aicker is his junior. With Mr. Eslinger joining our Pharmaceutical Division, no one – not even the Weller family – will dare challenge us!”
Marcus was stunned. “Mr. Eslinger is actually Dr. Aicker’s senior?”
Even Lauren was momentarily taken aback. She hadn’t expected this pockmarked old man to have such a formidable reputation.
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