Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 13

Chapter 13

Genevieve looked at Nyla. "Have you gained anything in the lab these days?"

*I've observed that the current focus in the lab is

on developing drugs for cardiovascular diseases. The progress of drug development is about 50% complete, and we're preparing for the experimental stage using mice."

Upon hearing that, Genevieve's expression brightened slightly, and her gaze toward Nyla carried a hint of approval. "Well done. How about your learning progress with the lab equipment?" "It's coming along."

On the side, Lucia frowned at Nyla. "Nyla, I know you're eager to conduct experiments, but experiments are serious business. There are several instruments we

haven't used recently. How can you say you've almost learned them?"

Nyla commented flatly, "I've used these instruments during my university years."

"You said it yourself, that was years ago. You haven't been in a lab for quite some

time. You need to learn everything again from scratch. We're dealing with drug development here. There's no room for any carelessness."

"How do you know I haven't learned from scratch?"

Lucia bit her lip, disappointment evident as she looked at Nyla. "You've been doing menial tasks in the lab these days. How could you find time to learn? Don't lie just to impress Genevieve." Nyla smiled. "So you know too. With all the odd jobs assigned to me these days, I haven't had the chance to learn how to use the lab equipment."

Lucia froze, subconsciously digging her nails into her palms. She had underestimated Nyla!

"Nyla... Are you implying that I deliberately prevented you from learning how to use the equipment?"

I? I appreciate

to say more, but Genevieve interrupted her, "Alright, since you say you've almost learned everything, there's an extraction involved in today's experiment. You'll be handling

could seize the opportunity to make Genevieve dislike her. Unexpectedly, every step Nyla took was precise and

Nyla that Lucia snapped out of her reverie, a long-forgotten panic rising in her

Nyla and ignored Lucia whenever they were together. Now, she

to live under Nyla's shadow forever? She refused to accept

document. "The company is preparing to develop a drug for treating asthma. Other researchers are currently occupied, so

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project to you. Do you feel confident

was astonished. She hadn't expected Genevieve to entrust her with

she looked at Genevieve, "I can't handle this

will wrap up in another month or two.

she doubted Lucia would cooperate well. In fact, she might

same lab, there would be no escape if Lucia decided to

that in mind, Nyla

to me with progress reports every week

Genevieve's office, Lucia stopped her when she reached the entrance of the

you did this on

furious expression. "What are you talking about? I

a word. Wasn't it your plan to wait until Genevieve came around and make her think I was targeting you?" Nyla hadn't intended to waste time arguing with Lucia, However, seeing Lucia so confidently accusatory, she looked

if I did, so what? Every new person comes in like you did. Do you still think you're the

had been before,

your petty schemes against me in the future, I won't hold back

ignored her and walked

into her research, drowsiness crept over her, and she fell asleep on her In a daze, she felt someone

to sleep but suddenly remembered she lived alone,