The Silent Wife novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 287

Chapter 287

Justin purposely asked, though he already knew the answer.

Nonetheless, Rachel’s expression remained neutral. “What do you think?”

From the start, she had never masked her intentions for returning to the country. After all, Hudson Pharmaceuticals originally belonged to her parents, so she was just claiming it back on their behalf.

As for Burton Pharmaceuticals, it was just a temporary stepping-stone for her. Though she regarded the company as merely a stepping-stone, she had in fact put in a lot of effort in her work for the past few months. She hadn’t slacked off at all, so she had a clear conscience.

Just then, Rachel placed the resignation letter on Justin’s desk and calmly voiced out, “You should just treat my departure from Burton Pharmaceuticals as a regular staff turnover.”

Meanwhile, Justin didn’t respond to her words, and neither did he accept the resignation letter.

“I’ll get going, then.”

As she reached the doorway, Justin suddenly yelled out, “Rachel!”

“I’ll retain the position of general manager of Burton Pharmaceuticals for you. You can come back anytime you feel like it.”

However, Rachel opened the door and left without saying another word. I won’t come back here.

Three days later, after completing the handover process, Rachel officially relinquished her position at Burton Pharmaceuticals.

“Rae, the office is here.”

Mr. Holt personally showed Rachel to her office at Hudson Pharmaceuticals. “I’ve instructed the staff to

replace the work desk and office chair with a brand-new one, but if you find it not to your liking, then you can change it according to your preferences later on.”

“Thank you, Mr. Holt. This is good enough for me.” Rachel scanned her surroundings. “I’m not too fussed about the office environment.”

“You’re too easy going. If anyone refuses to heed your instructions, come and let me know and I’ll take care of them.”

Just then, the secretary had just finished brewing the tea and the scent from it gradually replaced the smell of brand-new furniture in the room.

“Mr. Holt, have a seat.”

“Okay, sure. You should take a seat too.”

Just then, Rachel showed Evan to a chair. At the same time, he scrutinized her and couldn’t help nodding his head. “You’re so alike. You’re indeed alike.”

“Alike?”

“You resemble your mother.”

“Did you know my mother?”

At that point, Evan nodded. “I grew up together with your mother before I left for overseas to study with your uncle. Oh-you might not know it, but your dad had an elder brother. He passed away from an accident many years ago, though.”

Meanwhile, Rachel suddenly looked dazed as she nodded her head calmly.

Her true identity was too complicated and it was difficult to verify any verbal claims. Besides, it was of no help in her taking control of Hudson Pharmaceuticals, so she had merely brought up the formulas and her mother during the funeral.

“I was the closest friend of your uncle but unfortunately, I was still overseas when he met his demise. Upon my arrival back home, Old Mr. Hudson had passed away too. In the end, your father was the only one left to inherit Hudson Pharmacy and subsequently, he managed to build it up into the business of Hudson Pharmaceuticals today.”

Inherit? Rachel sneered in her mind. Perhaps usurpation would be a more appropriate word to describe that.

Despite her thoughts, she managed to maintain a neutral expression.

Just then, she spoke up. “I have never heard my mother mention a word about the past.”

At that moment, Evan heaved a sigh. “Selena was the smartest among all of us and she was very knowledgeable in pharmacology. If only misfortune hadn’t befallen the Hudsons, then she would have been the next in line to inherit Hudson Pharmacy.”

Suddenly, Rachel couldn’t help but interrupt him. “Mr. Holt, although I’m not too sure about the things that occurred in the past, I know that my mother was merely the adopted daughter of the Hudson Family. Even if she had outstanding abilities, would she be eligible to inherit the pharmacy back then?”

“She was indeed an adopted child, but she was treated like flesh and blood. Furthermore, Lionel and your mother were deeply in love with each other, and Old Mr. Hudson had already made plans for the two of them. The man of the house would be in charge of the business, while the woman would be in charge of the pharmaceutical aspect.”