The Great Medical Saint (Matthew)

Chapter 57

"Don't cling to those out of your league, or you'll be crushed. And don't mess with those you can't handle, or you'll end up in even bigger trouble.

"But you, Matthew, seemed to have done both. You're really asking for trouble!" Jeffrey continued.

Rachel's icy demeanor showed a hint of disdain. "You're wrong, Jeffrey. Matthew didn't cling to me. I was the one reaching up to him. You and I are classmates, but you can't talk to him like that. Otherwise, our friendship ends here." Jeffrey fumed in anger. Rachel used to be as aloof as an untouchable goddess. She had remained cold, no matter how much attention he'd given her. Yet, she was now speaking to him harshly to defend Matthew.

Jeffrey wished he could slap some sense into Rachel. He wanted her to see that Matthew was a nobody; he was a broke, divorced man, and an ex-convict.

On the other hand, Jeffrey himself was truly the best of the best!

However, he remained silent for the sake of his goals. He suppressed his anger and forced a smile.

"Rachel, out of respect for you, I'll let him go. Our company wants to collaborate with you on a project. A few families are eyeing the project, all wanting to invest, but I've brushed them off.

"It's a three-year investment to develop a drug that promises century-long profitability."

remained profitable for only two

Carter family, she had ventured into traditional medicine. Unlike modern medicine, traditional medicine formulations could

a promising long-term

a century-long profitable project caught Rachel off guard. Could they also be eyeing

demeanor. "Is your

shook his head. "Come on. Who uses traditional medicine these days? Modern medicine is the most

part is that once the patients start on it, they're committed for life. It's a solid bet for making money!" Rachel felt

were what patients preferred and the most popular choice. A

couldn't help being intrigued. "I'd like to know more

smile bloomed on

merely putting on a show. Jeffrey felt like everything

I have other things to do. You should head back. We'll

Rachel would look into that project and consult other business partners. She would definitely go to Fred, who was gravely ill and nearing the end of his life. "Sure, I'm going to be in Lambda City. Call me anytime. I'll also drop by and see our

Jeffrey left, Rachel turned to Matthew and Tracy. "Come