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.

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

Genevieve praised Nyla that Lucia snapped out of her reverie, a long–forgotten

saw Nyla and ignored Lucia whenever they were

to live under Nyla’s shadow forever? She refused to

Genevieve called her into her office and handed her a document. “The company is preparing to develop a drug for treating asthma. Other researchers

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astonished. She hadn’t expected Genevieve to entrust

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

Lucia’s current project will wrap up in another month or two.

Lucia’s dislike toward her, she doubted Lucia would cooperate well.

the same lab, there would be no escape

that in mind, Nyla

to me with progress reports every week from now on.

office, Lucia stopped her

this on purpose,

Lucia’s furious expression. “What are

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

so confidently accusatory, she looked at her with a

so what? Every new person comes in like you did. Do you still think you’re the Ms. Nyla Jayston,

been before, actually believing

type of newcomer to swallow grievances. Don’t mistake me for a pushover. Let bygones be bygones. If you continue with

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

ignored her

for drug development. As she delved deeper into her

someone lifting her and placing her gently on

but suddenly remembered she lived alone, which startled

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