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Chapter 44 

Alfred escorted Lea to the conference room in the medical research building, where Charles and a few colleagues immediately greeted her upon arrival. 

“Miss Berry!” Charles exclaimed, his eyes gleaming with admiration 

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“Mr. Andrews has arranged to purchase this cutting–edge medical equipment for us, setting us on a new path of research. direction on where to focus?” he asked eagerly. 

Lea, taking the equipment list from him, looked surprised as she glanced at Alfred. Everything she had envisioned was on the list, including a few extras she hadn’t anticipated but would need later. 

However, these items were not only expensive but also hard to come by, even with money. 

“Alfred explained quickly. “Luckily, I’ve got connections with leading global manufacturers of medical devices, so I went ahead and ordered some.” 

“Awesome!” Lea rarely showed her emotions in front of others, but she couldn’t hide her genuine happiness now. “With these, we can elevate the medical standards of our hospital to a new level” 

“Yeah,” Alfred agreed, nodding. 

Seeing her smile, he felt good, thinking that the billions spent were worth it 

“As for the research…” Lea paused for a second, then came up with an idea. “I’ve got a few ideas brewing. Where can I find a computer around here?” 

Charles’s face lit up and he exclaimed, “Right this way?” He led her to his laboratory. 

Charles had his own private labs fitted with several computers, two of which were busy crunching numbers. Funded by the Andrews Group, the equipment was state–of–the–art and secured with biometric locks to ensure confidentiality. 

After starting up one of the computers, Charles pulled up a chair for her. “Miss Berry, please make yourself at home 

Lea sat in front of the computer, adjusted the keyboard, and quickly got to work. 

She had set up her own server to store data, loaded with stuff she’d been working on late into the night back at her old place. 

Back home, everyone thought she was just pulling all–nighters for the SAT exam, with her grandpa and the housekeeper, Jeffrey, always telling her to take it easy. 

She pulled up two files she had been working on and downloaded them to the computer. With a few adjustments, she maxed out the hospital’s internet speed for super quick downloads. 

One file detailed an updated formula for an immune–boosting drug the other was a design for a blood–testing device powered by artificial Intelligence. These were innovations she had developed at 22 in her previous life, now safely stored in her mind and ready to be utilized whenever 

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However, Lea knew she had to be subtle about how the introduced these innovations to Charles and the others to avoid raising suspicions. 

She was busy downloading stuff and tapping away on the keyboard, her fingers moving like lightning. 

Alfred was outside, but he couldn’t resist the sound of that keyboard. He peeked in and saw this girl in her school uniform, her delicate fingers dancing over the keyboard like there was no tomorrow. That rhythm had his hair standing on end. 

The blue glow from the computer screen highlighted her beautiful facial features, making it look more ethereal, while her eyes sparkled like stars. It was as if she was born to be in the lab. 

Before long, Lea was totally lost in her work. 

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Alfred pulled up a chair and settled in, silently enjoying the sight. 

Charles eyed Alfred, then shifted his gare to Lea, piecing together their connection. 

Alfred, usually staying out of Andrews Group affairs, had surprisingly brought her to the hospital this time. He didn’t stop there; he bought and revamped the whole hospital, handing it over to her. Now, he was even dropping big money on new equipment 

There has to be more to it–what else could explain all this fuss? He is definitely into her, Charles thought. 

And with Lea around, Alfred seemed less like a corporate robot and more human. But Lea, a talent like her wasn’t just anyone’s carch. Around him……… her icy demeanor melted away, showing a softer, more accommodating side. 

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The two of them were oddly well–matched. 

“I gotta jet, got some other stuff to wrap up, Charles announced, breaking the moment. 

Even though he was curious about what Lea was working on her typing was lightning–fast, and the codes on her screen was like gibberish to him right now. 

He didn’t want to be a third wheel here, so he found an excuse to leave. 

Once Charles left, Alfred scooted his chair right next to Lea, close enough to catch the scent of her hair. 

Lea was lost in her work, oblivious to time, until Lorrand came up to her. “Miss Berry, the blood test results for the cats are in” 

She paused, shifting her focus to him. 

“We found a chemical that accelerates cerebral thrombosis, he explained, handing over the report. 

Lea’s hands shook as she read through the findings. This chemical, once in the bloodstream, would accumulate in the brain and cause thrombosis within months, showing no other symptoms 

For someone like Christian, it was practically a death sentence. Given his age and condition, a higher dosage would quickly lead to cerebral thrombosis, potentially fast or slow. Should his brain function deteriorate, he’d be bedridden and helpless. 

At that point, the entire Berry family, including Christian, would be at the mercy of Matilda’s schemes. 

“So, this drug doesn’t really affect cats much. It might cause some reactions because they’re still kittens. If you hadn’t brought it in for testing, the per hospital wouldn’t have caught it,” Lorrand explained. 

“Gotcha.” Lea hadn’t expected she could uncover this issue through this process. 

“Can we whip up an antidote?” she asked. 

Once they knew the chemicals and understood their structures, making the counteract wasn’t 100 tricky in the medical world 

“It’s doable. If we need it ASAP, I’ll have Mr. Wessen start on it, he suggested. 

She nodded in agreement. 

“Those cats…” he said. 

“I’m not taking them back. Can you find them a home?” Lea was done with pets; she didn’t have the energy anymore, especially after achieving her goal with them. 

“Sure thing. And about the DNA tests, the results will take a bit longer. I’ll send them over as soon as they’re ready. Lorrand replied. 

Like Charles, Lorrand picked up on the unique dynamic between Alfred and Lea, deciding to give them some space. He quietly excused himself. 

over at Charles computer 

Lea glanced over 

computer, then decided to power down her server af 

after a moment’s thought 

Just as she did. Charles strolled into the office. 

“I’ve transferred the two projects I’m working on to your computer. Any new developments will be directly presented to you.” She updated him. 

“Got it, thanks. I’m heading out now, Charles said. 

It was about time for Christian to wrap 

ap up his day, and with all eyes from Matilda’s camp and the mansion on her, Lea needed to head back early 

Lorrand had thought about walking her out, but hesitated because Alfred was there. 

Lea and Alfred left the experimental building together as dusk fell, bathing the park in a soft glow from the streetlights. 

“What’s up with the cats” Alfred asked, sounding concerned. 

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