Chapter 301\u00a0<\/p>\n
That morning, Sydney walked into the R&D department with her bag as usual, only for Marcus to steer her toward the conference room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Puzzled, she asked, \u201cMarc, what\u2019s going on? Is there a sudden meeting today?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not a meeting.\u201d Marcus smiled warmly Just before they entered, he covered her eyes with his hand. \u201cReady? It\u2019s a surprise.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sydney blinked. \u201cHuh?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The next moment, the door opened, and a chorus of voices rang out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Wilson! Congratulations on your success!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCongratulations, Ms. Wilson-and to the entire medicine team-for such a brilliant win!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Wilson! You\u2019re incredible. This time, you really floored us completely!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Someone in the crowd noticed Shane standing silent and nudged him. \u201cShane, how can you be zoning out right now? Hurry up and congratulate your leader!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Startled, Shane laughed awkwardly. \u201cI\u2019m just too happy, that\u2019s all.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He smiled at Sydney. \u201cMs. Wilson, congratulations. As your senior and your partner, I\u2019m proud of you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Marcus finally lifted his hand from her eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sydney opened them to see the room decorated with balloons and streamers. A large cake sat in the center of the table, and everyone was smiling at her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, everyone. This project wouldn\u2019t have reached this stage without each of you.\u201d Sydney\u2019s heart swelled with joy, but she added steadily, \u201cStill, its real success depends on the clinical trials.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The final round of R&D data verification had been completed and submitted yesterday. Next came production and clinical testing, each a new hurdle to cross.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Henry chuckled. \u201cMs. Wilson, we all believe in you. You should believe in yourself too.\u00a0<\/p>\n
11\u00a0<\/p>\n
Since she joined the team, aside from that one sabotage incident with Hugh, every one of Sydney\u2019s experiments had succeeded. The final dataset had been triple- checked. There shouldn\u2019t be any problems.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then Henry beckoned her over. \u201cHero of the hour, come on. Cut the cake already. We\u2019re all waiting to share your good luck.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Though the breakthrough was the result of both her and Marcus\u2019 work, once the drug hit the market, everyone in R&D would share in its success.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright.\u201d Sydney smiled, stepped forward, and began slicing the cake, setting each piece neatly on plates.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, a knock came at the door.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Charlotte stood in the doorway with a smile. \u201cI didn\u2019t expect you to be celebrating already.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Henry rubbed his nose. \u201cWho could hold back after news like this?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat I mean is\u2026\u201d Charlotte walked up beside Sydney and rested a hand on her shoulder. \u201cYou\u2019re celebrating Ms. Wilson\u2019s success with just this?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis was all the budget allowed\u2026\u201d Henry admitted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo need to use your R&D budget.\u201d Charlotte raised her hand decisively. \u201cTomorrow night, corporate is hosting a party for the entire department. No one\u2019s allowed to skip it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFor real?\u201d someone blurted out. \u201cDon\u2019t celebrations usually wait until a drug officially launches?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis project\u2026\u201d Charlotte paused, glanced at Sydney, and said, \u201cis different. For corporate, this drug holds extraordinary meaning.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The room erupted in cheers, joy and excitement shining on every face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
P\u00a0<\/p>\n
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