Her Revenge Returns (Lea and Alfred)
Chapter 44

Chapter 44

Chapter 44

Alfred escorted Lea to the conference room in the medical research building, where Charles and afew 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 anew 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 shehad 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 ofmedical devices, so I went ahead and ordered some.”

“Awesome!” Lea rarely showed her emotions in front of others, but she couldn’t hide her genuinehappiness 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 ideasbrewing. Where can I replace 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 crunchingnumbers. Funded by the Andrews Group, the equipment was state–of–the–art and secured withbiometric locks to ensure confidentiality.

After starting up one of the computers, Charles pulled up a chair for her. “Miss Berry, please makeyourself 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 thenight back at her old place.

Back home, everyone thought she was just pulling all–nighters for the SAT exam, with her grandpaand 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 afew 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 ablood–testing device powered by artificial Intelligence. These were innovations she had developedat 22 in her previous life, now safely stored in her mind and ready to be utilized whenever

necessary

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

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

Alfred was outside, but he couldn’t resist the sound of that keyboard. He peeked in and saw this girlin 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 lookmore 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 hospitalthis 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, Charlesthought.

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

Lea was lost in her work, oblivious to time, until Lorrand came up to her. “Miss Berry, the blood testresults 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 replaceings. This chemical, once in the bloodstream, wouldaccumulate 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, ahigher dosage would quickly lead to cerebral thrombosis, potentially fast or slow. Should his brainfunction deteriorate, he’d be bedridden and helpless.

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

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

“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 100tricky 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 replace them a home?” Lea was done with pets; she didn’t have theenergy 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 soonas they’re ready. Lorrand replied.

Like Charles, Lorrand picked up on the unique dynamic between Alfred and Lea, deciding to givethem 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 bedirectly 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 headback 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 glowfrom the streetlights.

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

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