Stellaris PharmaTech Headquarters.
Today, Preston made a rare appearance at the office.
“Bro, I checked these data three times, and I’ve corrected all the errors you pointed out last time.”
Gabriel, trembling like a schoolboy turning in his homework, placed a stack of files on Preston’s desk.
Preston said nothing, flipping through the pages one by one.
The office was dead silent.
Standing beside him, Gabriel could hear the sound of his own swallowing.
He hadn't been this nervous even during his final exams.
“Gabriel…”
Suddenly called by name, Gabriel snapped to attention.
“Yes, bro? What are your orders?”
“Call Spencer and tell him to schedule a meeting with Melanie today.”
“A meeting with Ms. Royce?”
Gabriel was completely baffled, but he knew Preston wasn't in the mood for small talk, so he immediately pulled out his phone and made the call.
“Bro, Spencer says his schedule is completely full today!”
The hand in the white glove paused. Preston looked up at Gabriel.
One look was all it took for Gabriel to know what to do.
After Preston finished reviewing all the data, a trace of satisfaction finally appeared on his icy face.
“This is put together pretty well this time.”
Just as he finished speaking, Gabriel had an update.
“Bro, Spencer is asking about that new pneumonia vaccine Stellaris PharmaTech developed. He wants to know if we can still negotiate on it. If we can, he’ll call Ms. Royce right now.”
Silence was the only answer.
Preston’s white-gloved hands clasped together. The moment he spoke, the entire office seemed to freeze over.
“Is he… negotiating with me?”
Meeting his brother’s abyss-like eyes, a shiver ran down Gabriel’s spine. He got back on the phone with Spencer.
A moment later—
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