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."

Modern medicine typically remained profitable for only two to three decades before innovations

ventured into traditional medicine. Unlike modern medicine, traditional medicine

with traditional medicine was a promising long-term plan

profitable project caught Rachel off guard. Could they also

demeanor. "Is your project related to

Who uses traditional medicine these days? Modern medicine is the

on authentic modern medicine. It's known for its quick results, and the best part is that once the patients start on it, they're committed for life. It's a solid bet for making money!" Rachel

patients preferred and the most popular choice. A lifetime usage meant lifelong profits

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

smile bloomed on

was just a facade. Deep down, she was wavering, placing high value on the project. She was merely putting on a show. Jeffrey felt like everything was under his control, smiling

I have other things to do. You should

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 old friends for a cup of

Matthew and Tracy. "Come on. Let's