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Chapter 144
In the villa, there was a low–key and luxurious study. I sat on the casual sofa, while Felipe sat across from me, leisurely brewing tea for me. I felt a little nervous. This was Felipe’s first time meeting me alone.
After completing the tedious process of brewing tea, Felipe brought a cup of tea and placed it in front of me.“Longjing green tea, you should like it.”
“Thank you,” I politely nodded, holding the teacup with both hands and slowly sipping. I was truly puzzled by Felipe’s courteous behavior towards me.
Felipe took a sip of tea and said in a gentle manner, “The new drug you developed has made groundbreaking progress and even made it to the news. It’s quite impressive.”
I put down my teacup, and based on Felipe’s words, I had already guessed his intention.
Felipe leaned back on the couch, looking at me with the dignity of an elder.“Before, it was I who was shallow; I never expected that the Drug Development Institute could conquer another rare disease in such a short time. Your new miracle drug this time is truly unique in the world, amazing!”
“Dad, just say what you have to say,” I said; I didn’t have time to listen to his nonsense.
“Last time, Kaleb and I had agreed on a contract,
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on a contract, and it can be reactivated for signing. I will no longer obstruct it.” Felipe’s tone sounded like a pardon, yet also like a favor.
I didn’t beat around the bush and directly refused. “I’m sorry, Dad, but I didn’t have any intention to cooperate at the moment.”
Felipe’s face darkened suddenly, and he said seriously, “You should have known your own identity.”
I responded, “Of course, I am the owner of a pharmaceutical company, and officially speaking, I am also a pharmacology researcher, Katrina.”
Felipe clenched his fist, his face turned pale, his voice cold and stern as he corrected, “Your identity is that of my daughter–in–law, Kaleb’s wife. Your first priority should be the interests of the Barton family. You hold such a large piece of meat in your hands, yet you don’t share it with your own people, instead benefiting others?”
I was holding back my anger, forcing myself to remain silent. Getting married was one thing, but to lose my own name and career and become someone else’s appendage was truly ridiculous.
