Chapter 33 Someone Is Covering for Him
I must get that nerve–controlling d**g!
Only then could I properly analyze its components and cure my mother’s illness. I could also use the drugs provided by the Hartman family to further trace the people behind them and find clues about Sylvia.
After all, knowing Cadell as I did, there was no way the Hartman family could have developed this on their own. They had always been in the jewelry business and would never invest resources in developing a drug.
The only possibility was that someone behind the Hartman family provided it.
It seemed that they were worried about the potential risks associated with the d**g–afraid it might backfire on them–so they were unwilling to show themselves directly, leaving the Hartman family to handle it.
My gaze turned cold as I said to Darian, “We can proceed with the deal, but we can only give them thirty percent. And I won’t pay a dime in cash. Supporting Cadell’s bid for heir can be considered, but that’s my bottom line. You can negotiate with the Hartman family.”
Darian never questioned me. After asking a few follow–up details, he ended the call.
I turned off my phone, but my mind couldn’t settle.
‘Support Cadell as the heir? The Hartman family must be daydreaming!‘
I would only agree to their condition on the surface. Once I figured out who was behind them, I wouldn’t
follow through with any cooperation.
Still, as infuriating as this situation was, it was also something of an opportunity.
At least I could filter out a few leads from this list.
Even though I played the role of an ordinary person in front of Cadell for seven years, my company was actually an industry leader. Even without direct involvement, I still knew most of the people Cadell had dealt
with.
After narrowing things down, I focused on one person: Philip Hodge, heir to a renowned medical dynasty.
If anyone had the capability to develop such a d**g, it would be Philip.
Developing a neuropharmaceutical requires vast amounts of experimental data–only a well–established medical family like Philip’s could pull it off.
Still, I didn’t believe Philip acted alone; some of the other people Cadell worked with must also be involved.
But I had no idea what their ultimate goal might be.
I narrowed my eyes. Philip was my company’s biggest competitor–essentially, my enemy.
Although neurodrugs were highly valuable, I knew Cadell would never collaborate with a rival company.
Clearly, Philip must have directed Cadell to approach me. He was aware that the d**g had serious side
effects, potentially even breaking the law.
So, he wanted me to sell it. That way, my company’s reputation would be ruined, and Philip could easily
eliminate his greatest obstacle–me.
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I looked down and refocused my thoughts.
Too bad. It was still unclear who the real prey was in this scenario.
After giving Darian some instructions to ensure the d**g wouldn’t hit the market anytime soon, I felt slightly
more at ease.
Darian was one of my most trusted aide–he knew exactly what I said.
With that, the burden in my heart lightened somewhat, and I felt like I could finally relax.
I was confident that when Charles returned tomorrow, his first order of business would be to meet with me.
When that happened, I would request to meet Philip..
I was not worried about Philip recognizing me; he only knew Darian’s identity and had no knowledge of who I
was.
This gap in information gave me enough room to plan my next move and figure out how to intervene.
Before I could think it through, my phone rang. It was Cyril calling.
Without hesitation, I answered, “What’s going on?”
Cyril’s tone was very serious. “Charles came back early.”
I paused briefly. Charles really does care about Cadell–he rushed back as soon as something happened.
But if it was just Charles returning, Cyril wouldn’t bother to inform me. Something else must have happened.
I asked, “And then? Did something happen?”
“Yes,” Cyril replied, with a hint of exasperation. “The first thing he did after coming back was to go to the
police station and bail Cadell out.”
Hearing this, a chill flashed through my eyes.
Cadell had just been arrested. How did he get bailed out so quickly?
This was happening even faster than I expected!
Could the Hartman family really have this much pull?
Or had someone behind Cadell stepped in?
My doubts weren’t fully formed before Cyril continued, “Charles found someone to take the fall for Cadell, claiming that the drugs were purchased under Cadell’s name by someone else. As for the drugging, they said
Cadell knew nothing about it and was being framed. With a scapegoat in place, Cadell was released without
charges.”
I let out a cold laugh.
Although I had anticipated that Cadell wouldn’t stay in jail for long, I didn’t expect him to be out so soon.
Charles certainly deserved credit for resurrecting the Hartman family–his methods were as decisive and
effective as ever.
Now that Cadell had smoothly overcome this obstacle, so I felt furious!
Especially knowing that my mother’s illness was very likely connected to Cadell, my anger had nearly reached
its peak.
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But it didn’t matter. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down.
When Charles met me tomorrow, he would surely bring Cadell along. That would be my chance at revenge.
Thinking of this, my emotions settled slightly. “Got it. Thank you, Cyril.”
Cyril said helplessly, “No need to thank me, Aurora. You’re upset, aren’t you? Want me to teach Cadell a lesson for you?”
I hesitated for a moment. “No, I’d rather do it myself.”
Hearing that, Cyril didn’t say more. He offered a few comforting words and then hung up.
My mood wasn’t really affected. After all, I would have plenty of chances to deal with Cadell–I didn’t need to rush.
The next morning, as soon as I woke up, I received an invitation from Charles.
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