Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 363

Before my eyes stood VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals, a titan dwarfing the quaint Elixir Pharma Limited.

Jaylan's shock was almost palpable.

My father said to him, "VitalAxis boasts the most advanced tech teams, state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, and an unrivaled sales network. These 'big three' are the pillars of VitalAxis' strength."

"And what's holding Mr. Richardson back?" Jaylan asked, his voice betraying his lingering doubts.

Dad just chuckled, "Honestly, I wouldn't want the man to rush his decision."

With that, he strode ahead into the building.

We reached Mr. Richardson's office, but he wasn’t there. Dad, unfazed, suggested, "He's surely in the lab. Let's take a seat while we wait!"

He gestured to Jaylan before taking in the office's surroundings. Opulent yet essential, every article seemed handpicked to reflect the pharmaceutical ethos. As I was surveying the room, the door swung open and in came Bennett Richardson, his lab coat a testament to my father's guess. He had been in the lab.

Upon seeing us, he took off the coat and came over with a cultured smile, "Mr. Wilburn, sorry to keep you waiting!"

"Timing couldn't be better," my father responded, staying seated.

Bennett approached, and Jaylan immediately stood up, extending his hand, "Mr. Richardson, it’s a pleasure to meet you!"

Dad quickly introduced, "Mr. Richardson, this is my son-in-law, Jaylan Dawson, the current helmsman for Medsafe Liyah Inc. in Goldenvale Town."

Bennett gave Jaylan a cursory glance, shook his hand with a nonchalant 'hmm', and then remarked, "We've met before. At Goldenvale Town's celebration gala, invited by Mayor Arlen!"

Jaylan, slightly embarrassed, quickly agreed, "Indeed, Mr. Richardson, what a memory!"

Bennett looked back at my father and said, "But to speak frankly, Mr. Wilburn, Medsafe Liyah Inc. doesn't quite... pique my interest."

Dad, caught off-guard by Mr. Richardson's blunt remark, chuckled awkwardly, "That's understandable. After all, Medsafe Liyah Inc. isn't quite on your starting line."

"No... Mr. Wilburn, you flatter me—and you're too modest. My lack of interest in Medsafe Liyah Inc. isn't about the company—it's about the people," Bennett declared, dealing Jaylan a second blow.

Jaylan's face flushed. But then Bennett offered a lifeline, "However, Medsafe Liyah Inc. is fortunate to be aboard the Wilson Group's mighty ship."

This gave Jaylan a chance to respond, "Indeed! It's an honor for me!"

Bennett fixed Jaylan with a piercing stare before his lips curled into a smirk, radiating a sense of playful contempt. I didn't know this Mr. Richardson well, but that smirk? It was one I recognized all too well, a sign of his playful contempt.

"Let me be frank, Mr. Dawson, this isn't about your honor. It's about seizing an opportune moment. A convergence of luck. Just as the Wilson Group was venturing into medical equipment projects, they turned their attention to Goldenvale Town. Plus, with the local business council behind you, everything fell into place. To leverage that, Mr. Dawson, does show a certain foresight."

I couldn't help but snort inwardly. Bennett sure had a way with words—was he praising Jaylan or me? This was a perfect example of how to give a backhanded compliment.