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?”

mockery. “In

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

other chemicals that could be used as substitutes?” Nathan

shook his

10 billion dollars, but after deducting for civilian and medical aid, the remaining funds are far from sufficient. This plan is

“General Morrison, this is the best solution. Let’s negotiate with other countries to

“Dr. Lawrence, do you think this is a

with Phoebe. Joe looked at her as if she was his savior. “Ms. York, you’ve arrived just in time. Please, speak to General Morrison.”

of freshly printed documents. Nathan was taken aback.

the Armaments Division to work overtime to

in the Norvania and are reasonably priced. We’ll need about two tons. Prepare all these items, and leave the

“It will only cost around two billion dollars to produce a

silence, with every face reflecting disbelief as they murmured among

this some of joke? Producing Azurium

sort

she is? Can just anyone create Azurium manufacturing machines?”

intently, his features