Chapter 566

Recognizing the depth of Harrison Lancaster’s devotion to his wife, the director adopted a much more serious tone. “Pass the word,” he whispered urgently to his assistant. “Make sure nothing goes wrong with Ms. Sterling’s presentation. If there are any problems, we’ll have to answer to Mr. Lancaster!”
The assistant nodded quickly.
With the utmost reverence, they escorted Harrison Lancaster inside.
A short distance behind, Lauren had also arrived. She watched Anastasia’s grand entrance, then saw Harrison being personally welcomed by the director, Mr. Cooper. A cold smile played on her lips.
“The more glamorous she is now, the harder she’ll fall later,” she muttered. “Just wait.”
Erin, walking beside her, seemed distracted. As Anastasia made her entrance, Erin’s eyes had scanned the group and landed on Cora. Cora had completely betrayed them. Working part-time for Unison Pharma was one thing, but to show up at the conference as part of their official team? Where was her loyalty to Lauren?
Yet, alongside her anger, Erin felt a pang of confusion. Cora, at Anastasia’s side, looked radiant and successful. Meanwhile, Erin was with Lauren, and they were so insignificant that no one had even bothered to greet them.
“Let’s go, we’re going in!” Lauren said, oblivious to her friend’s expression, lost in her own malicious anticipation. She had come today for one reason: to witness Anastasia’s public humiliation. She had orchestrated a grand drama just for her, and she could hardly wait for the show to begin.
Inside the venue, Anastasia was the center of attention from the moment she entered. Unfazed, she calmly took her seat, which was marked with her name. Her gaze swept across the room and found Harrison in the VIP section. A crowd of people, either excited or sycophantic, had gathered around him. The most update n0vels are published on.net
Harrison, looking coolly detached, suddenly turned his head and met her eyes.
Anastasia flashed him a brilliant smile. The man’s stern, imposing expression instantly softened into something tender.
She scanned the rest of the room and spotted her uncle, Murray. She was considering whether to go over and say hello when Cora, sitting in the row behind
her, leaned forward. “Lauren’s here too,” she whispered. “Over there.”
Following Cora’s gesture, Anastasia saw Lauren talking with Otto Evert.
Her eyes narrowed slightly. “What’s Mr. Evert doing here?”
“I heard the organizers invited him to be a judge,” Cora replied.
Anastasia nodded, saying nothing more. She paid Lauren no further mind and
looked away.
Soon, the conference began. After opening remarks from the event organizer and two respected
industry veterans, it was time for the participating companies to present their new drugs.
Unison Pharma’s turn was scheduled for the middle of the program.
Before long, it was their time.
“And now, please welcome Unison Pharma to the stage!”
Anastasia stood up, and a murmur rippled through the hall.
“Who is that?” someone unfamiliar with the situation whispered.
“The new Chairwoman of Unison Pharma. I hear she’s Cecilia’s daughter. The
girl’s been making quite a name for herself lately, haven’t you heard?”
“Why is she going up herself? The
other companies send their researchers. She’s the Chairwoman; what does she know about the science. How is she gong to explain it?”
“Heh, you don’t know? It’s because the new drug is supposedly her own creation. And she did it in just one week!”
The statement was met with stunned silence, followed immediately by a wave of disbelief.
“One week? That’s not just arrogant, it’s absurd! This girl clearly knows nothing about pharmaceuticals, so she’s just making wild claims. There’s no doubt about it-this. So called new drug of hers is a complete fraud!”
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