Betrayed? I Upgraded to His Billionaire Brother novel Chapter 300

Chapter 300

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Okay.” I took the bag with my free hand, the glass bottle secure in the other. “I thank you on Chloe’s behalf, too

After he left. Chloe came over to inspert my haul

Tsk, tsk. Not to side with him or anything, but Zane’s emotional intelligence is definitely higher than Gavin’s.” She understood the tactic. When pushed away. day the sentimental card. Unlike a certain someone who was all stubborn pride and a sharp tongue.

closed the door and handed her the bakery bag. “He said we can just be ordinary friends from now on.”

Ordinary friends?” Chloe peeked inside, her eyes lighting up. Any principles vanished. “Ooh, they have my firamisu and Napoleon. Fine Ordinary friends it is emporarily approved.”

“I couldn’t help but laugh. Before I could speak, she shoved a slice of strawberry cake into my free hand. “This one’s yours.”

twas Gavin’s favorite.

le never used to touch desserts, especially cake. Until one time I was eating strawberry cake, and he’d reluctantly tried a few bites with a grimace. After that, I Iways chose strawberry cake. So we could share it.

ven pregnant, the thought of slacking off never crossed my mind. Especially with the drug’s launch so close, I poured almost all my energy into the lab. Any ime not spent at the clinic or at the Sinclairs‘, I was buried there, personally overseeing the clinical trial data. Victoria’s threat at my doorstep had put me even nore on edge. I wouldn’t let all my hard work go to waste.

was sitting by a monitor, waiting for a data run to finish, when Caius walked over. “Team Lead, I’ll wait with you.”

Sure.” I smiled without hesitation..

le seemed surprised by my apparent trust, which only cemented his belief that I was completely unaware he’d swapped the data sent for trials. He relaxed,

ulling up a chair. “So… the clinical data. Is it much worse than projected?”

Mm.” I sighed, playing my part perfectly. “Way worse.”

Hiding his glee, he pressed on. “And… no significant side effects so far?”

None detected yet.” I bit my lip slightly, feigning disappointment. “But the efficacy… it’s just mediocre.”

flash of what looked like sympathy crossed his eyes. He smiled, pretending confusion. “Then why are we continuing the trials? Shouldn’t we go back to R&D?”

let out a weary sigh. “We’re already in Phase III. Whatever the results, we have to see the trial process through. Otherwise, how do I explain it to Mr.

Windsor?”

ust then, Elias walked in.

His tone was its usual, pleasant self. “Caius, Director Marvin wants to see you.”

On my way!” Caius responded quickly, then glanced back with feigned concern. “But the data…”

lias clapped a friendly hand on his shoulder. “Don’t worry. You’re part of the TCM team. When have we ever hidden data from you? You’ll get credit for this roject, too.”

Satisfied, Caius left. Outside the lab door, he cast a last, scornful look back.

Credit for a doomed project. What good is that?

Once the door clicked shut, I exhaled. “A little later, and I might not have been able to keep up the act.” Before I could finish the thought, the data finished compiling.

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lias and I scanned the results. The look of immense relief and excitement we exchanged said it all. Market approval was practically guaranteed

Has broke into a broad grin. Once this launches, your net worth is going to give Mr. Windsor a run for bs money.

1 laughed. “Hardly.” The gap was astronomical. One successful drug wouldn’t put me anywhere near Gavin’s league. But achieving my nwn gas that wrat atisfaction enough.

Te didn’t get to say another word before 1lias’s phone rang. He stepped to the window to take it

moment later, he returned, looking slightly sheepish. “Tamily emergency. I might need to ask you for a favor.”

What is it?” I didn’t hesitate. “You’ve helped me so much. If I can do it, I will. Don’t feel bad. Years ago, getting the job at the clinic was pardy thanks to my acher’s reputation, but also because Elias was willing to risk the Windsor family’s displeasure.

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