The Wrong Woman

Chapter 311

Nathan stood firm, his voice a beacon of calm assurance. “Dr. Lawrence, please share your mind freely.”

Joe responded, “To produce Glacial Elixir, which is vital for air purification, demands a substantial supply of Azurium.”

At these words, Nathan’s expression darkened, and a flurry of discussion erupted among the others.

“Our nation lacks the capability to produce Azurium. We’re dependent on imports.”

“Yes, even acquiring a small amount costs a fortune. A pound fetches billions of dollars.”

“If the required quantity is too vast, it becomes impractical.”

After a brief pause for reflection, Nathan asked, “Roughly how much do we need?”

“Initial calculations point to about a hundred pounds,” Joe replied.

A procurement minister from the military base rose incredulously. “A hundred pounds? That’s over 40 billion dollars! The treasury doesn’t have such a budget. Are you joking?”

with a hint of mockery. “In that case, Ms. York’s

thousands of people. We can’t delay clearing the pollutants. Using traditional

other chemicals that could be used as substitutes?” Nathan countered.

his head.

has allocated 10 billion dollars, but after deducting for civilian and medical aid, the remaining funds are far

agitated. “General Morrison, this is the best solution. Let’s

you think this is

helplessly. Just then, Mila entered with Phoebe. Joe looked at her as if she was his savior. “Ms. York,

Nathan was taken aback. He frowned as he examined the papers, then

“Get the Armaments Division to work overtime to produce this

page contains the raw materials needed. They’re stored in the Norvania and are reasonably priced. We’ll need about two tons. Prepare all these items,

added, “It will only cost around two billion dollars to produce a hundred pounds of Azurium.”

room fell into stunned silence, with every face reflecting disbelief as they

some of joke? Producing Azurium

sort

is? Can just anyone create Azurium

blueprints intently, his features darkening with each passing moment.