The runaway groom novel (Irene and Isaac) novel Chapter 515

Chapter 515

Irene sharply noticed that Dr. Pitt was not being exactly friendly, and she turned toward Dr. Kramer-the other Mead Clinic representative-with a quizzical look.

"Hotmesh Research just published a research paper with our research data and made it available globally," Dr. Kramer said.

"What?!" Irene exclaimed while trying to keep herself composed.

Dr. Pitt was staring sharply at her regardless. "You didn't know?"

"I didn't," Irene calmly replied.

"Is that so?” Dr. Pitt was clearly suspicious, and kept probing. "Didn't you sneak off with the key portions of our research data and give it to Hotmesh?"

She stared closely at Irene's face, because if it were Irene, she would definitely turn nervous or react.

However, Irene was an excellent doctor, and naturally had the composure to keep herself together.

Looking Dr. Pitt in the eye, she said, "I didn't."

Dr. Pitt did not give up just yet. "I remembered asking you to compile our research data, and you would have everything in your possession at the time. That is when you could extract the key parts and bring them here."

Irene remained at ease. "I would never do that."

"You're Zidonian. You have every reason to do that," Dr. Pitt pointed out. "But I'm a doctor at the Mead Clinic before that. I've said as much before-'

"Dr. Tanner, you did not follow the script at the forum today, and everything you said was clearly leaning in favor of Zidonia. There's an internal investigation being conducted as we speak, and we'll find out what happened soon enough."

Irene's hands clenched at her sides just then and Dr. Pitt noticed it. Her gaze darkened-lrene was clearly feeling guilty.

Dr. Pitt heaved a deep sigh just then.

Though she felt sympathy, she could not afford to be lenient-even perspective mattered when it came to compassion.

It was the way of the world.

If one was unable to change it due to their own weakness, they just had to fulfill their own role.

"Dr. Pitt, I..."

Dr. Pitt's phone rang just then, and she answered it.

Her expression turned grim after she listened to the other person, and she even slid a glance at Irene before answering, "Understood."

"Yes, I'll get it done."

"Yeah."

Her tone was solemn, and when she hung up, she put away her phone in silence for a long while before turning to Irene. "They are done with the internal investigation over there, but it seems that you are innocent. I'm sure I have been a little harsh, so please don't hold it against me."

Irene was actually confused right then.

There was no doubt that she had used Dr. Pitt's clearance to gather the research data...

How did the internal investigation come up short?

Was someone helping her?

"Well, I haven't had my dinner, so you two are joining me," Dr. Pitt said, rising to her feet.

They all headed to the hotel's restaurant.

While Dr. Pitt left for the washroom, Irene asked Dr. Kramer, "When did Hotmesh publish the data?"

"Didn't you check your phone?" Dr. Kramer asked in return, but Irene certainly did not.

'We only found out after we were called about it. I mean, we are the leading research center for cardiovascular diseases, but Hotmesh somehow beat US to publish that data. What is that if not a slap on our collective faces? Can we even maintain our reputation from now on?"