Chapter 1958


    Chapter 1958 A Frozen Smile


    Roxanne''s heart fell as her pity for Grant was instantly wiped clean.


    She forced a smile that was tinged with bitterness. “Well then, I guess his divorce from Winnie was just


    a ploy to garner sympathy. I wonder what his motivations are behind all these.”


    Lucian nodded his head. Someone of his status would not care for someone like Grant.


    However, he was worried about Roxanne being upset over having such a father.


    “Perhaps he''s trying to get close to you now that you possess the wealth he desires.”


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    Lucian''s words eliminated the need for further analysis of Grant''s actions.


    Roxanne felt so disappointed that she resolved never to give her errant father another chance.


    One weekter, Roxanne no longer frequented the research institute often, yet new medicine was


    being produced incessantly.


    The pricing set by the medicalpany meant that they were suffering losses every month.


    Flora Verba Group flourished under James'' leadership, whereby its profits kept increasing until it was


    sufficient to cover the cost it took to research the medicine.


    The officials in thepany had invited Roxanne to attend theirmendation assembly multiple


    times and wished to crown her with several titles of honor, all of which she''d refused.


    Harvey had taught her not to pursue pointless fame. He could have generated a fortune yet had


    chosen to remain a research professor.


    On that day, Roxanne led Peregrine and several higher-ups in the research institute to the hotel.


    They were preparing to meet with a medicalpany from Adrune to discuss patent rights.


    Although they suffered losses locally, granting their patent to an internationalpany would help them


    generate more profit.


    “The licensing fees will be calcted annually and will be around one billion for ten years, after which


    the other party will be able to freely use the technology to produce all six types of medicine without


    limit.” Linda gave a brief report to Roxanne while walking.


    Then she led the team and held her head high while walking confidently, attracting the attention of the


    hotel guests.


    The negotiation process was simple. She faced the snobbish representatives from the international


    company and insisted on the price she''d set no matter how hard they tried to negotiate with her.


    She finally had a say after many years ofplying with their terms while using their patent.


    Atst, they relented and agreed to Roxanne’s price. Both parties signed the relevant documents


    swiftly.


    Peregrinemented as they exited the hotel, “I remember once, during my years at the research center


    in the north, I needed foreign technology to save a patient. The foreigners intentionally withheld it from


    me, and I had no choice but to watch helplessly as my patient''s life drained away. All they care about is


    profit and have no respect for ethics!”


    Roxanne nodded. She''d heard of simr incidents from her mentor as well.


    “Roxanne, the truth is that many people overlook how brilliant and great a person you are. They may


    take you as a fool for having a non-profit-oriented research organization and medicalpany.


    However, you focus on the big picture. That is something most ordinary people can''tprehend. I''m


    extremely blessed to have a chance to work with you on such a meaningful initiative.”


    Peregrine was ovee with emotion. The rest of the higher-ups in doing research and development


    echoed his sentiments as they nodded. They have never even dreamed of living a life of riches and


    glory when deciding to follow Roxanne as their leader. Yet Flora


    Verba Group had unexpectedly given them huge bonuses. Everyone present had gotten bonuses worth


    several million.


    “I have to admit that I''m not as far-sighted as you think. I simply can''t stand watching people in poverty


    suffer all their lives because of illness.”


    That was indeed how she''d initially set her goal out to be. The drastic changes along the way had not


    been part of the n.


    Suddenly, Roxanne caught sight of a face that was familiar yet unfamiliar to her while she was about to


    step out of the hotel entrance.


    Her smile froze. She’d bumped into the person she abhorred the most, Yuliana.