Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 1532: But something is indeed fishy about this.

Later that day...

Penny and Professor Singh headed to the private lab where he conducted his research. Although there was a larger, fully equipped research facility available, the university had provided the professor with his own lab so he could continue his work while remaining available for lectures.

"Penelope, what is this drug again?" Professor Singh asked, furrowing his thick, white-streaked brows.

Penny, loitering a few steps away, nodded. "It's the same lethal drug I told you about. My friend, who was investigating it, asked me to look into it. Their experts are having a hard time analyzing its properties."

"What are its effects, Penny?"

"Basically, once ingested, the victim experiences symptoms similar to a heart attack. The only difference is that this drug is even more lethal. It forces the person into a coma, and once the heart stops, they die. The problem is, once the heart stops beating, the drug becomes undetectable."

"..." Professor Singh's heart skipped a beat. "That..."

"It's classified as a weapon of mass destruction," she clarified. "I'm just really concerned about its properties."

Silence fell between them as their eyes met.

Professor Singh understood her concern. The drug's characteristics were

alarmingly similar to the one Penny had been working on for years — the Miracle Drug.

"And it's being sold on the black market?" he asked, removing his glasses and resting them on his head.

Penny nodded. "For a high price, yes."

"Penelope, what are you getting yourself into?" he breathed. "This is dangerous."

my theory is

on the counter. "People have already died from this. And more will die - because some

weight settle on his

Her gaze shone with both sincerity and determination. "Please let me rejoin the research team. Even if not full-time —

long silence settled

Miracle Drug. She had led the research, and thanks to her efforts, they'd made major breakthroughs. Even so, the drug was

given up. The Miracle Drug has shown

hand over hers on the counter. His eyes were filled with concern and disapproval. "But I'll allow it — only because this dangerous new substance threatens the integrity of

as if a thorn had been pulled from her throat.

thank me," he huffed, clearly displeased. "I hate that you keep putting yourself in danger. Penelope, you

Professor," she replied. "I want

truth that the mere existence of the Miracle

did she share the deeper reason she needed

to track the Miracle Drug's development or

needed to

no idea when this drug

Somewhere...

Court finds that the defendant poses a flight risk. Therefore, the defendant

Cassandra's ears like a thunderclap. Behind her, her family winced in disbelief and

Smith rose from her seat, shaking her head in protest. "No, my

into his arms, holding her back. "Stop," he whispered,

not cause

closed his

This couldn't be happening.

they were more than willing to pay to keep Cassandra out of jail during her trial. But

at the judge. Slowly, she

her a reassuring smile