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.

wait for Nyla to make a mistake so she could seize the opportunity

praised Nyla that Lucia snapped out of her reverie, a

went bankrupt, people only saw Nyla and ignored Lucia whenever they were together. Now, she felt like she was going

under Nyla’s shadow forever? She refused to accept

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

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you. Do you feel confident

Genevieve to entrust her with such

reviewing the materials, she looked at Genevieve, “I can’t handle this project

current project will wrap up in another month or two. By then, I’ll

Lucia’s name, Nyla couldn’t help but frown. Given Lucia’s dislike toward her, she doubted

the same lab, there would

Nyla nodded. “Alright,

me with progress reports every week from now on. You

office, Lucia stopped her when she reached the

this

Lucia’s furious expression. “What are you

you those’menial tasks these days, and you didn’t say a word. Wasn’t it your plan to wait until Genevieve came around

However, seeing Lucia so confidently accusatory, she looked at her with a hint

in like you did. Do you

how blinded she had been before, actually believing that Lucia

Don’t mistake me for a pushover. Let bygones be bygones. If you continue with your petty schemes against me

wanted to retort, but an involuntary sense of guilt rose within her upon meeting Nyla’s icy gaze. It left her momentarily speechless and

ignored her and walked

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

she felt someone lifting her and placing her gently on her bed. Turning over, she prepared

sleep but suddenly remembered she lived alone, which startled

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