Chapter 9

The next morning, my phone's relentless ringing yanked me from sleep. I peeked at the screen—it was Charlotte Perry calling. I hung up without hesitation. But she was dogged, calling back repeatedly, determined to speak with me.

When I finally picked up, her voice cut through the line l

Chapter 10

I gathered my thoughts and focused each day in the lab, thrilled that the new drug we developed was successfully launched. Coincidentally, my alma mater's anniversary celebration was held at our location this year, and I was invited to speak as a distinguished graduate.

The speech went