Chapter 600
Chapter 600
“Mr. Chambers, this is thetest batch of Forest Elves Coffee, air–freighted in just this morning Care to
give it a try?”
The woman’s slender, pale hands moved with practiced grace over the coffee tray, her barista skills a
pleasing sight to the eyes.
Soon, a freshly brewed cup of coffee was gently pushed towards Avery
The aroma wafted through the air, veiled in a misty haze, and the woman named Alexia had a face
both radiant and cool, her contradictory features somehow blended harmoniously Her skin was as
wless as the finest porcin
Indeed, those in this man’spany were always the cream of the crop, carefully cultivated.
Anyone problematic would have already been cleanly erased from this world
“Thank you, Ms. Alexia,” said Avery, lifting the cup without removing his intense gaze from her face
She had the air of someone he knew
Someone he had loved for a long time, someone he held dear.
“Mr. Chambers, why do you look at me so? Is there something on my face?” Alexia inquired with a light
smile
“No, my apologies, Avery quickly averted his gaze, pupils constricting.
Behind the curtain, the man chuckled. “Alexia, you’re too beautiful, that’s all. Everyone has a weakness
for beauty. Mr. Chambers, how does Alexiapare to Evadne?”
Avery felt a tightness in his chest, responding carefully, Tm sorry, sir. Ms Alexia is indeed charming, but
Evadne is the love of my life. To me, she is unparalleled in beauty, irreceable!
The man sipped his coffee,ughing softly. “Such devotion world well lost”
Mr. Chambers, surely you’ve heard the saying. All for love, and the confrontation aboard the ne, his
heart still aching.
“Let it be lost then” Avery cl
chuckled bitterly, recalling the intense cor
“Huh, such unlucky words are best left unsaid, Mr. Chambers. Be careful, lest theye true. If you
were truly to be ruined by Ms. Evadne, I don’t know if she would suffer, but my boss would certainly be
devastated Without you, he would lose a right–hand man, and how would the Helgen business carry
on? Finding another speaker as outstanding as you, Mr. Chambers, would be no easy task
Alexia smiled sweetly, a shadow flickering in her eyes, “Ms. Evadne is not only a paragon among
women, but she also has men like you and Mr. Thaddeus bending over backwards for her. She is the
untouchable rose high on the mountain. This only heightens my anticipation to meet Mr. Chambers
dream lover again”
The manughed. “Don’t worry, there wille a time for you to meet her.
Avery paused with his cup at his lips, casting a suspicious nce at her.
Again?
Had Alexia met Evadne before?
Impossible
Since he had known her, she had always been by the man’s side, never having set foot in the country
let alone having any interaction.
Alexia rose to stand beside the man, moving behind him to massage his shoulders tenderly
“Sir, when do you n to return to Elmsworth?”
Avery’s gaze turned icy, “With Elspeth no longer in y, Thaddeus now towers over the Abernathy
Group unchallenged, with no one left to bnce him I fear Mr. Frederic, out of quilt towards them and
under Mr. Hamilton’s pressure, might once again yield authority to Thaddeus Wouldn’t that make him
unstoppable within the Abernathy Group?”
“Chess” the man’s voice was casual as he moved a piece on the board.
Avery bit his lip, about to make his move when the man spoke again with a smile, “Mr. Chambers, you
seem so eager for my return, is it for my benefit, or to add another ally, another chip to your game? Are
you hoping to use me to trip up Thaddeus and win Ms. Evadne?
“No, sir, my loyalty is to you alone!” Avery’s suit soaked with cold sweat as he professed his fidelity
“Helping you isn’t an issue. But I’ve helped you many times, yet there has been no progress between
you and Ms. Evadne, only pushing her further away. You must rely on yourself, depending on others is
meaningless,” the man spoke like a sage. Didn’t you ask for a certain medicine from me before, Mr.
Chambers? Haven’t you used it yet?”
Alexsa blinked, seemingly concerned, “If you find it ineffective, ourb has developed a new, more
potent drug I believe if used on Ms Evadne, she would bepletelypliant. Even matters of
the heart can take shortcuts
Avery’s brow furrowed, gripping the coffee cup tightly
“Alright, Alexia, stop teasing Mr. Chambers,” the man said, returning to the matter at hand. “The
dad0044 medication has officially entered the testing phase, but we’ve encountered a small issue”
Avery sat up straight, “Please, tell me
The research institute has invested incalcble funds and manpower in the development of this drug,
aiming to lead the world in curing Parkinson’s disease it dad0044 proves sessful, it will be a historic
milestone in medicine, with whopping profits”
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The breeze stirred the curtains as the man’s voice remained pleasant, “When that timees, all the
major families will be beneath me, even purchasing the entire Abernathy Group will be effortless“.
Avery’s eyes shone, leaning forward. “Sic given the link between Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, could
dad0044 possibly cure Alzheimer’s as well?”
The man nodded, seeing through his thoughts, Once dad00-44’s research is sessful, curing your
mother’s illness will be within teach”
Avery thought of his mother’s long suffering from the disease, now finally glimpsing hope, and his voice
trembled with emotion. “Sir,mand me as you will, I shall go through anything in your service
Lounging back with a leisurely sip of his ck coffee, Alex sprawled in the armchair while Avery took
the lead in the conversation “We’ve got thetest intel. The Bright Group back home is developing a
simr drug and they’re slightly ahead of
“We’ve tried infiltrating their ranks multiple times to extract their research data, but to no avail. It we
keep dragging our feet, it’ll mess up the boss’s n. What’s worse, they’ve got state backing if they
beat us to the punch,unching this drug into the market, all of the boss’s efforts will be for naught, and
the losses will be devastating”
Avery’s brows furrowed deeply. “So Sir, you want me to hinder The Bright Group’s drug development?
With all due respect, if you can’t do it, how can I possibly.”
“I need you to push our experiment forward, the man’s voice suddenly turned sharp, devoid of any
mirth. “No matter what, dad0044 has to see the light of day before The Bright Group’s version”
Alexia leaned forward, picking up a box from the table and cing it in front of Avery
“To get a drug on the market, it needs to go through countless tests followed by clinical trials. This
process can very least, and if unsessful, it could stretch to three or even five years.”
With a cold re, Alexia continued, “What Sir means is that he wants you to take these drugs back and
test them directly on living subjects”
“Human trials?” Avery gasped, his throat constricting as if gripped by a giant hand.
“Mr. Chambers, you’re not getting cold feet, are you?” Alexia sneered. I’m well aware of the things
you’ve done in Helgen. Now, it’s just about making a few sacrifices for a cause that will benefit
generations toe. Can’t you stomach it, Mr. Chambers?”
Avery’s gaze pierced through the woman’s mocking and disdainful expression.
No, she was nothing like Evadne. Evadne was the sole light in his shadowy existence, a beautiful
butterfly fitting through his icy abyss of a world.
Evadne was his angel. Alexia was merely a pretty, obedient, and coldly efficient tool found by the boss.
“Alexia, don’t say that. After all, human life is sacred, and it’s only right for Mr. Chambers to have his
reservations,” the man said with a warm smile, though an undercurrent of intimidation was palpable.
Avery’s breath deepened, his voice low I will aplish the task you’ve given me, sir.”
“Appreciate it, Mr. Chambers. Once youmence the trials, you’ll need people to document the data
and monitor the subjects reactions. Alexia will send you the specifics in the next couple of days,” the
man said, his smile growing more satisfied by Avery’s response
“Sir, if I may ask, are there any side effects to dad0044? Avery adjusted his sses, cautious.
“Psychotic episodes, seizures–those are the evident ones. We’re still observing thetent effects.”
Alexia tapped her chin thoughtfully “Well, it’s roughly simr to a drug addict going through withdrawal
Avery’s hands, resting on hisp slowly clenched “Sir, forgive my boldness, but why not conduct the
experiments abroad? The regtions are less stingent than at me, and as you know, my current
rtionship with Evadne and Thaddeus is quite strained. Every move Lake is likely under their close
watch While I’m more than willing to serve, my current situation isn’t exactly favorable, and I fear it
might jeopardize your grand ns
“The headquarters are here, and I don’t want anyplications on my own turf to disrupt my ns.
Having you conduct the tests back home is about creating a fallback”
“A fallback?
“If necessary, we can pin the troubles on the Bright Group”
Avery sharp as ever, quickly grasped the implication
“The test subjecti Ive already found them for you. The side effects of dad0044 are incredibly simr to a
drug addict’s withdrawal if it’s injected into regr drug users, it can easily be mistaken for just another
episode, avoiding official suspicion”
Avery nodded finally understanding “Thank you for your guidance, sar
Well yed, Mr Chambers?
As the crystal chess piece settled into the board. Avery realized he was in checkmate
With a mix of resignation and admiration, he cuiled the corner of his lip slightly, understanding it was
time to take his leave Rising respectfully, he said. “Si, I shouldn’t keep you from your rest any longer I
know of your fondness for antiques, so I’ve prepared a special gift for YOU”
With a p of his hands, the doors slowly parted Elsie, d in a sleek ck evening gown reminiscent
of the bygone era’s elegance, gracefully entered bearing a case
Alexia’s gaze lingered on the face that bore an uncanny resemnce to Evadne’s, a shadow of malice
fleeting across her eyes.