Chapter 595

Smith refused to believe there was anything wrong with the prescription.
In his mind, it was all just fear-mongering from Caitlin.
She simply couldn’t bear to see anyone else succeed.
He wasn’t an idiot.
He wouldn’t be fooled by her words, and he certainly wouldn’t halt production of the new drug.
He was going to become a legend in the medical world.
Revered by all.
Griffin’s expression grew serious. “Director Smith, I don’t think Miss Gonzales is
that kind of person.”
Before, Griffin had also believed Caitlin to be selfish.
She had the cure for epilepsy but refused to share it with the world.
But after meeting her, Griffin realized she was different from what she had imagined.
She wasn’t a selfish person.
Though they had only met once, Griffin had a good feeling about her.
“Not that kind of person?” Smith sneered. “Griffin, you seem to know Freya quite well.”
“Director Smith, have you considered the consequences?” Griffin pressed. “If what Miss Gonzales said is true, we’ll be ruined.”
She had studied medicine for over a decade.
While Griffin wasn’t famous, he had built a respectable career. He couldn’t afford to take such a risk.
“There’s a saying in Eldermere: better safe than sorry. Maybe we should terminate the project?”
“Terminate it? Out of the question!” Smith immediately shot her down. “If you don’t want to continue, I can remove your name from the project.”
“Remove my name?” Griffin hesitated.
Griffin had worked so hard to get that prescription.
To give up now…
It felt like a waste.
But if he didn’t, and if Caitlin was telling the truth, his career would be over.
It was a massive gamble.
Either way, the stakes were high.
After a moment of deliberation, Griffin looked up at Smith. “Alright, Director Smith.
I accept your offer. As of today, I am officially withdrawing from the research team.”
Moving forward meant a chance at fame.
But the risk was just as great.
It was a risk Griffin wasn’t willing to take.
Smith was taken aback. “Are you sure you want to withdraw?” he asked, a hint of disbelief in his voice.
With Jennifer now in custody, if Griffin withdrew, he would be the sole creator of the new drug.
This was an unexpected but welcome surprise.
He had been trying to figure out how to get rid of Griffin and take all the glory for himself.
And now, the opportunity had fallen right into his lap.
Griffin nodded. “Yes, I’m sure. I’m withdrawing.”
“Have you thought this through?” Smith asked again.
“Yes, I have.”
A smile spread across Smith’s face. “Very well. If you’ve made up your mind, I won’t stand in your way.”
He retrieved a document from his desk. “Sign this.”
As Griffin picked up the pen, Smith’s voice stopped him. “Griffin, you are my student, so I must be clear with you. Once this is done, there’s no turning back if you sign this today, you won’t get a second chance.
There was no medicine for regret in this world.
Griffin looked up at him. “Don’t worry, Teacher. I won’t regret it.”
This time, Griffin addressed him as ‘Teacher,’ not ‘Director.’
With that, Griffin signed his name.
His movements were swift and decisive.
Seeing Griffin’s signature on the document, Smith was ecstatic.
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Soon, he would be the first person in medical history to develop a cure for epilepsy.
After signing, Griffin said, “Director Smith, I’ll be going now.”
“Go on,” Smith nodded, clutching the document. “Now that you’ve signed, there’s
no need for you to come to the lab anymore.”
The signature meant Griffin had no further connection to the drug.
Griffin turned to leave.
Just as Griffin reached the door, he paused and looked back. “Director Smith, urge you to reconsider. If the consequences are as Miss Gonzales described, you will face a point of me, return.”
Smith had worked hard to get where he was.
As his former student, Griffin didn’t want to see him fall into ruin.
An exasperated look crossed Smith’s face. “Griffin, you were once my most promising student. That’s why I kept you as my assistant. But today, you have truly disappointed me.”
“You couldn’t even see through a simple trick from an Eldermere woman!”
It was obvious.
This was just a trap set by Caitlin.
“Director Smith,” Griffin replied calmly, “you are the one with the narrow view of people. Miss Gonzales has a sense of the greater good. I believe she wouldn’t lie
to me.”
Smith chuckled. “Actions speak louder than words, Griffin. I just hope you don’t come to regret this.”
Griffin nodded. “I could say the same to you.”
And with that, Griffin turned and walked away, his figure quickly disappearing from
view.
Smith’s eyes narrowed, a look of pure disdain on his face.
Caitlin changed into a white tracksuit and went to Monday’s room.
“Monday, let’s go for a walk.”
Despite her busy schedule, Caitlin made sure to walk Monday herself at least
once a day.
Sometimes in the morning, sometimes at night.
The rest of the time, Lenora took him out.
At the sound of her voice, Monday, who had been snoozing on his dog bed, shot up as if he’d been struck
by lightning He snatched his collar. in his mouth and trotted happily over to Caitlin.