Chapter 13
Chapter 13
Genevieve looked at Nyla. “Have you gained anything in the lab these days?”
*I’ve observed that the current focus in the lab is on developing drugs for cardiovascular diseases. The progress of drug development is about 50% complete, and we’re preparing for the experimental stage using mice.”
Upon hearing that, Genevieve’s expression brightened slightly, and her gaze toward Nyla carried a hint of approval. “Well done. How about your learning progress with the lab equipment?”
“It’s coming along.”
On the side, Lucia frowned at Nyla. “Nyla, I know you’re eager to conduct experiments, but experiments are serious business. There are several instruments we haven’t used recently. How can you say you’ve almost learned them?”
Nyla commented flatly, “I’ve used these instruments during my university years.”
“You said it yourself, that was years ago. You haven’t been in a lab for quite some time. You need to learn everything again from scratch. We’re dealing with drug development here. There’s no room for any carelessness.”
“How do you know I haven’t learned from scratch?”
Lucia bit her lip, disappointment evident as she looked at Nyla. “You’ve been doing menial tasks in the lab these days. How could you find time to learn? Don’t lie just to impress Genevieve.”
Nyla smiled. “So you know too. With all the odd jobs assigned to me these days, I haven’t had the chance to learn how to use the lab equipment.”
Lucia froze, subconsciously digging her nails into her palms. She had underestimated Nyla!
“Nyla… Are you implying that I deliberately prevented you from learning how to use the equipment?”
“Why would I? I appreciate your ‘care‘ for me.”
Lucia wanted to say more, but Genevieve interrupted her, “Alright, since you say you’ve almost learned everything, there’s an extraction involved in today’s experiment. You’ll be handling this step.”
Nyla nodded and went to operate the equipment.
Initially, Lucia had planned to wait for Nyla to make a mistake so she could seize the opportunity to make Genevieve dislike her. Unexpectedly, every step Nyla took was precise and flawless.
It wasn’t until Genevieve praised Nyla that Lucia snapped out of her reverie, a long–forgotten panic rising in her heart.
Before Nyla’s family went bankrupt, people only saw Nyla and ignored Lucia whenever they were together. Now, she felt like she was going back to living in Nyla’s shadow.
Was she destined to live under Nyla’s shadow forever? She refused to accept that!
After praising Nyla, Genevieve called her into her office and handed her a document. “The company is preparing to develop a drug for treating asthma. Other researchers are currently occupied, so I intend to
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assign this project to you. Do you feel confident about it?”
Nyla was astonished. She hadn’t expected Genevieve to entrust her with such an important task so quickly.
After reviewing the materials, she looked at Genevieve, “I can’t handle this project independently.”
“I know. Lucia’s current project will wrap up in another month or two. By then, I’ll have her team come over to assist you.”
Upon hearing Lucia’s name, Nyla couldn’t help but frown. Given Lucia’s dislike toward her, she doubted Lucia would cooperate well. In fact, she might even scheme behind her back.
Although they were in the same lab, there would be no escape if Lucia decided to target her.
With that in mind, Nyla nodded. “Alright, I understand.”
“Good. Work hard on this. Come to me with progress reports every week from now on. You can start preparing.
Lucia sneered. “I’ve assigned you those’menial tasks these days, and you didn’t say a word. Wasn’t it your plan to wait until Genevieve came around and make her think I was targeting you?”
“Even if I did, so what? Every new person comes in like you did. Do you still think you’re the Ms. Nyla Jayston, expecting the whole world to revolve around you?”
As Nyla observed Lucia’s sardonic demeanor, she realized how blinded she had been before, actually believing that Lucia was genuinely treating her as a friend.
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Author! Why does it always so mean? Like a new character will appear and at the end of the chapter, they're all antagonist who always intend to hurt Nyla. Is there any character who will protect her with no expectation in return of any thing?...
AUTHOR!!! NOTICE THIS PLEASE!!!! I hope that Nyla's heart can be softened with Damon alone like clear things up and make some intimate time with each other. And of course Damon talking to Rebecca will make Nyla go back to her status again. Just a short calmness and joy for Nyla and Damon....