Chapter 402 Scheme: Commence
Norman’s grip on the phone tightened after he heard Pierre’s words.
As both the leader of the industry and the director of a big hospital, he couldn’t afford to make any mistakes now. The medical school had even been inviting him back to the school to become a professor these few years.
Norman was at his prime now.
If the truth about what happened back then to White was found out, Norman might be treated like a street urchin that everyone turned their backs on.
He couldn’t possibly let that happen!
After thinking about it for a moment, he finally asked, “What are you planning to do?”
A wide smile spread across Pierre’s face when he noticed how Norman was starting to get concerned about the issue. In a loud voice, he mentioned, “Easy. Now that the research for the vaccine is about to be completed, don’t you suppose it will raise some sort of reaction if it is lost at a time like this?”
“You want me to steal it?” Norman questioned him as soon as he heard his words.
I won’t do something like this!
Pierre naturally knew that Norman wouldn’t do so. Even a dog could jump over a wall when cornered, let alone a human being.
“Just get me the access card to the research facility, and I will handle the rest.” Pierre didn’t want to put too much pressure on Norman for now.
Norman hadn’t lost his mind like Pierre had. Being the more sensible one of the two, the former knew what should and shouldn’t be done. After thinking for a while, he still hesitated.
“You can ruin her reputation with other things. After all, the vaccine does affect many people…”
There was a full-scale outbreak in Espad. Thousands, or even tens of thousands of people, could die if the production of the vaccine was delayed.
He couldn’t possibly do such a conscience-striking thing.
Seemingly aware of Norman’s worries, Pierre reassured, “Just relax. I know when to stop. The blame will be put on Nicole when the item is stolen. And when they find that it is with her, her reputation will go down the drain without anyone else being harmed. We will be hitting two birds with one stone.”
Norman took some time to ponder over it, and came to the conclusion that this seemed like the only way after all.
“Alright. I will get it for you, but whether or not you succeed has nothing to do with me!”
It was obvious Norman wanted to draw the line between him and Pierre.
Pierre eventually couldn’t help but laugh out loud when he heard the aloofness in Norman’s voice.
“Oh Norman, I admit it when people say that I am both a bad person and doctor. After all, I am blatantly, unabashedly cruel. It is actually dirty dogs like you who act differently behind people that are harder to guard against.”
Pierre’s unceremonious provocation made Norman’s face turn pale. However, Norman had no choice but to hold himself back since Pierre had his hands on his weakness.
“Watch your mouth, Pierre Toth! Don’t expect my help otherwise!” Norman gave a stern warning.
Upon hearing his words, Pierre wiped off the smile on his face, but his eyes were still filled with disdain.
“C’mon, it was just a joke. No need to get your knickers in a twist. Don’t forget what you promised me.”
He swiftly hung up after throwing that out.
Back at the research institute, the whole process was now going smoothly because of a major breakthrough.
“It is all thanks to Nicole that we are no longer stuck there. We might not complete it in even half a year, let alone three months.”
“Exactly! If this keeps going so smoothly, the vaccine will be successfully produced in just another month.”
“Mhm. We will be able to save more lives as well if the schedule is brought forward!”
As the problem had been resolved, everyone had a somewhat relaxed smile on their faces. The atmosphere in the institute was harmonious.
Hearing that, Nicole humbly replied, “It is what I should do.”
Other than wanting to bait Pierre, she also wanted to help in the way she could.
“We are almost done here. Let’s come back after we have a meal. We have to both work and rest. It will make things tougher if our bodies fail us.”
