My Ex-Wife and Kids Came In Like A Wrecking Ball novel Chapter 412

Chapter 412 No Time To Make Friends

Senior Lewis may be a self-professed academic, but everyone here was in the pharmaceutical industry. Many of them relied on his skills for their companies.

While it sounded like Senior Lewis was apologizing to Rosalie for not helping her out more, he was actually throwing his weight behind her.

She knew that, of course, and she looked at him gratefully.

His words obviously had an effect. The others quickly agreed to the deal.

“President Quirke told US that you were very capable, Dr. Jacobs. Since Senior Lewis is saying the same thing, we’ll take their word for it!”

“You’re so young, Dr. Jacobs, and you’re a woman, yet you’re single-handedly keeping an entire research institute afloat. That’s very impressive!”

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They showered her with praise.

Rosalie knew that they were only praising her because of Andrius’ and Senior Lewis’ support, still, at least the deal was sealed now.

That thought gave her the patience to respond to their empty compliments one by one.

President Zimmer was the host of the banquet, so he could not stay for too long. Before he left, he invited Rosalie to join him. “Do you want to come with me, Dr. Jacobs? I could introduce you to the members of s City’s medical community while we’re at it.”

Rosalie agreed and stood up to bid Senior Lewis farewell before she followed President Zimmer back to the hall.

Meanwhile, Leon stayed behind in the room to keep Senior Lewis company.

President Zimmer did seem to have some influence in s City’s medical community, because people flocked to him as soon as he showed up.

President Zimmer greeted everyone in turn and then introduced Rosalie to them.

After a bit more socializing, Rosalie was starting to feel worn out, so she asked if she could leave the hall to take a break