Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

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.

for Nyla to make a mistake so she could seize the opportunity to make Genevieve dislike her. Unexpectedly, every step

Lucia snapped out of her reverie,

saw Nyla and ignored Lucia whenever they were together. Now, she felt like she was going back

destined to live under Nyla’s shadow

and handed her a document. “The company is preparing to develop a drug for treating

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this project to you. Do you feel confident about

expected Genevieve to entrust

at Genevieve, “I can’t handle this project

another month or two. By then, I’ll have her

Given Lucia’s dislike toward her, she doubted Lucia would cooperate well. In fact, she might even

in the same lab, there would be no escape

Nyla nodded. “Alright,

hard on this. Come to me with progress reports

her

this

“What are you talking about? I

word. Wasn’t it your plan to wait

time arguing with Lucia, However, seeing Lucia so confidently accusatory, she looked at her with a hint of seriousness. “Are you saying

did. Do you still think you’re the Ms. Nyla Jayston, expecting the whole

realized how blinded she had been before, actually believing

mistake me for a pushover. Let bygones be bygones. If you continue with your petty schemes against me in the future, I won’t hold back because of our

guilt rose within her upon meeting Nyla’s icy gaze. It left her

ignored her

for drug development. As she delved deeper into her research, drowsiness crept over her, and she

lifting her and placing her gently on her

she lived alone, which

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