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Edward loyld: Rise of the underated biochemist CHAPTER 21: AT THE PRESIDENTS OFFICE
In a few minutes, the presidential convoy arrived at the White House, and Edward was stunned by everything he saw around him. This was only the third time he had ever been to the White House—the first two times were in his dreams. He had never actually been to the White House until now. He could see towering buildings and tall trees standing beautifully. The place was like another world, and the media had not done it justice in its descriptions. The convoy drove past leisure parks and offices before finally stopping at the presidential lodge, a seven-story building. They all exited the car. They got into an elevator, heading to the top floor where the president's office was situated. When they reached a brown door with the tag "THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT," the Senate president pushed the door open, taking the first step inside, followed by Edward and the security personnel. Edward froze in place when he discovered it was a conference room. A large rectangular table, made of gold
Edward loyld: Rise of the underated biochemist CHAPTER 22: RICHARD AND SANDRA
An hour after Edward had left the president's office, the interview with President Wilson went viral on the internet, hitting over 200 million views. The world was eagerly anticipating the production of the vaccines that would put an end to the deadly virus.Inside Hudson Pharmaceutical Company, all the workers were abuzz with news about Edward, all shocked at how a man who was once a janitor—insulted and thrown out of the company by bouncers—had now become a public figure the whole world was relying on to liberate the nation."Has Edward ever talked about having a cure for any virus before?""How was he able to find a cure this fast?""This still feels like a dream to me. Don't you think he might come for revenge on us?"These were the words flying around among the junior workers.Meanwhile, in the executive office of Hudson Company, Sandra Hudson stood in front of the television screen, her arms crossed against her chest, staring at the TV with surprise on her face as she watched th
Edward loyld: Rise of the underated biochemist CHAPTER 23: DINNER WITH THE PRESIDENT**
At exactly 7 p.m., a long presidential convoy drove up and parked in front of Edward's house. Already dressed in an exquisite black suit and black Italian shoes, which he had purchased earlier, Edward stood in front of his mirror, checking himself out as he got ready to leave. He was tense, trying hard to calm the adrenaline rushing through his body. Having dinner with the president and his family was such a big deal. He prayed he wouldn't mess up."I can do this," he sighed heavily to calm down, saying it to his reflection in the mirror before stepping out of his house.Stepping outside, he could see a good number of presidential escorts dressed in black suits, eyes covered with dark shades, all standing at attention as they awaited him. Among the men was a beautiful blonde woman with long dark hair, standing next to a black Lamborghini, its color reflecting under the streetlights. She was dressed in a black suit and skirt, with dark shades covering her eyes, giving her a smart and p
Edward loyld: Rise of the underated biochemist CHAPTER 24: LOYLDS LABORATORY
Edward was dressed in his exquisite suit, staring at his reflection in the mirror. The pictures of his dinner with the president had already gone viral on the internet. Everyone was talking about it, especially how the notoriously rude daughters of President Wilson held him tightly in the picture, sparking rumors that the two had a crush on the world-famous lab scientist. He just smiled at it. Today, he was ready to take the first step towards achieving his dreams, which included getting his own laboratory.He ordered a ride, which took him to Debest Estate and Housing Ventures, the top housing company in the entire city.Stepping through the automated doors of Debest Ventures, all eyes fell on him. Both customers and busy workers couldn't help but shift their attention to him. He could hear them murmuring to each other, some reaching for their phones to confirm if he was truly the biochemist who had found the cure for the virus."That's Edward, the man who found the cure for the viru
Edward loyld: Rise of the underated biochemist CHAPTER 25:
Loylds Laboratory began its first production on a Monday morning. Having employed hundreds of workers, Edward never revealed the process or formula he used to produce the vaccines. Instead, he would go into a room that only he could access, make large quantities, and then have his workers handle the packaging and marketing. This was to ensure that none of them learned his secret formula and potentially sold it to others.For the past weeks, Edward’s name had been trending globally, making him one of the most talked-about men on earth. Magazines, journals, and media outlets were all discussing him. From his childhood history to his college days, and how he was able to heal his first patient while in prison—this was the trending news worldwide. Although his story inspired hope in young scientists and the world at large, it also sparked controversy. Many were skeptical, especially in other countries, where they doubted the authenticity of Edward’s vaccines. They refused to believe the ex
Edward loyld: Rise of the underated biochemist **RISE 26: SCREENING**
**THE NEXT MORNING**By 9 a.m. the next morning, the vicinity of Loylds Laboratory was filled with an array of exquisite cars, all belonging to top pharmaceutical company owners from the town of Ashville. They had all come for the screening interview to partner with Loylds for vaccine distribution.Seventy CEOs, who made it to the screening out of the 200 that applied, were seated on soft, comfortable chairs in an elegant waiting room on one of the floors. They were being served drinks and light snacks as they waited for their turns. Edward sat in his office, dressed professionally for the interviews.The first CEO to walk into his office made Edward rise from his seat in respect. His name was Judge Kefiano, the son of Mr. Kefiano, who founded the first modern-day pharmaceutical company that had flourished so well. Most CEOs in Ashville viewed his father as a mentor who had inspired many in the world of medicine.Edward had a brief chat with him, and after reviewing all his certificat
Edward loyld: Rise of the underated biochemist CHAPTER 27:
Sandra Hudson returned home after the disappointing appointment she had with Edward and walked past Richard, who was sitting on the couch with a drink in his left hand, holding and looking at a magazine."Sandra, you can't just pass your husband like that without giving me feedback on how it went," he said to Sandra, who was heading upstairs to the room. She paused, heaved a sigh, and then turned to reply to him."It didn't go well. Edward refused to give me the vaccines," she said weakly.Richard, in shock, shoved the magazine on the table and stood up quickly with a confused expression on his face. "What do you mean he refused to give you the vaccines? Did you do everything I asked you to do in that office?""If I did it well? Ha!" She scoffed and folded her arms over her chest. "Trust me, I'm a woman. I tried all the seductive methods I know, but he rejected me and ordered me to leave his office," she said.Richard faced the window, with both hands on his waist. He seemed really su
Edward loyld: Rise of the underated biochemist CHAPTER 28: LOYLDS NIGHT PARTY
TIME: 8PMBeautifully illuminants filled the hall, and chairs and tables were properly arranged in a banquet style with over thousands of people occupying each spot with their friends and families. The whole place was flooded with securities. Outside the hall had over a thousand of expensive cars and vans, most of which were governmental convoys from different parts of the world. Thousands of scientists, politicians, CEOs, and influential figures around the world were present for the party; it was a gathering of the elites. Inside the hall, the sitting positions were arranged professionally; the scientists had their part, so did the governments, CEOs, etc. Beautiful ushers stood at each entrance of the hall as they guided the guests through the red rug over to their seats. At another part of the hall were over a hundred caterers, dressed professionally, in white and black cloth, with an apron over their necks. They all stood in front of a variety of local and intercontinenta
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CHAPTER 68
"Has your dad ever had any disagreements with someone in his office?" Edward questioned suspiciously. Muktar went into a quick thought before he replied. "Well, the one I can think of is with Officer Basit, and that's his PA." "You mean the same PA who came into the office when he slumped?" Edward asked. "Yes, that's him. They had a little disagreement, which my dad talked about, but they were cool. My dad never saw him as a threat, and I don't think he is." "Your dad not seeing him as a threat doesn't mean it wasn't the case for him. He might have seen your dad as a threat to his own plans. Well, I don’t think there’s much to be done now. He’s been buried already without an autopsy result," Edward said. "Yeah, you're right," Muktar replied, seeming sober. "Don’t worry, bro. It’s all in the past. I’m glad you’re out of prison, and most glad you were the one who pulled the trigger on your uncle. It would have been a different story by now." "Yeah, and all thanks to you. I
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CHAPTER 67
"What do you mean? Are you serious?" Muktar said as he took the paper, his eyes fixed on it. He was surprised. That same surprise could be found on Edward's face too. They both quickly read the content on the paper and saw it was a fine of 5,000 rands for each of them. Amidst the shock, the prisoners also congratulated Muktar for his freedom. "Let's go discuss outside," Inspector Haske said, and they all walked out of the prison. They got to the police interrogation room, where they saw a man with dreaded hair seated, his hands cuffed. Upon seeing the guy, Muktar shouted at the top of his voice, "That's him! That's the guy who shot at the couples!" He said angrily. That moment, he felt like he should rush the guy and strangle him to death but he restrained himself. Edward and Muktar moved forward to the counter, where Edward paid a whopping sum of 10,000 rands for his and Muktar's bail. After that, they were given their belongings held by the police, and they finally left th
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Edward was escorted out of the field towards the police counter, where he reached for his wallet, brought out some cash, and handed it to the inspector. "Now, can I have medical aid?" he asked, watching as Haske smiled while receiving the money. Edward was taken to the medical center, where the doctor attended to him. There, he discovered that some people actually bribed their way out of hard labor in prison. Had he known earlier, he would have paid and remained in the cell while the rest endured the labor. Somehow, he still felt pity for the other prisoners. He stayed in the medical center until nightfall and was then returned to the prison. Upon entering the prison, he noticed that half the prisoners were asleep, while those awake were leaning weakly against the wall, including Muktar. At the sight of Edward, Muktar quickly stood up and approached him. "Hey, how's your leg?" he asked. "It's fairly okay. I can see y'all are tired." "Yes, the work today was tedious. We w
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CHAPTER 65
"But he said he broke into his uncle's house. So, who exactly were the people killed?" Edward asked."Well, he didn’t lie. The people killed were his uncle's son and his wife, who still lived with his father. It’s reported that he tried to escape after the shooting, but he was caught by a local vigilante on duty that night and handed over to the police.""So, does that mean there’s no way to help him out?""There’s a way. From what was stated here, he wasn’t the one who pulled the trigger. And the person killed is also a wanted criminal. If we can locate the person who did it, we might be able to set him free.""And how can we find that person?""The vigilante knows who they are, and he’s hiding somewhere. If we offer him a reasonable amount, he might expose the real shooter, and your friend can go free.""And how much would that take?" Edward asked."Just 300 rands," the barrister replied."Done. Just make sure you get me out of here first, then we can deal with his case." After gat
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CHAPTER 64
"How do you mean I can get out of here with money?" Edward asked."Because you are in a corrupt system. With money, you wouldn’t even need a lawyer. Just pay the police, and they’ll let you go, though under some conditions which I can help you with. I can help you get free, you know?" Muktar said, and Edward narrowed his eyes at him."You can help me out of here? But what about you, though? If you have the power, why are you still in here?" Edward asked, and Muktar smiled."Mine is a long story... I was actually convicted of a crime I was guilty of and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment," Muktar said."Tell me what you did. I want to hear it," Edward asked.Muktar explained how he was convicted for robbing an old man in the village because of money. According to him, the old man was an uncle who had illegally taken his dad's wealth when his dad passed. He reported the case to the police but didn’t get justice because the man bribed the police. Then, he decided to take matters into his
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CHAPTER 63: **AT THE PRISON**
They arrived at the prison yard some minutes later, and Edward was taken to a particular office in the prison center. In the office, the people who had brought him explained something to the officers in their language, which he couldn’t understand. Afterwards, he was stripped of his clothes and taken to a prison cell with just his boxers on.Edward was surprised at the way they handled him. They didn’t even hear his side of the story, let alone give him the chance to get a lawyer. In his prison cell, there were about a hundred people. Amongst them, Edward stood out. His skin color, hair, and everything about him was different. The prisoners stared at him like an outcast, communicating with each other and laughing. He knew they were gossiping about him. Some tried speaking to him, but he couldn’t grasp what they were saying since they spoke in their language.There was limited space in the prison. It was small and stank awfully. In the cell, they defecated and urinated on the bare floo
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CHAPTER 62: TROUBLE WITH THE YOUTHS
Seeing the angry youths surrounding him, Edward began to tremble in fear. He knew he had been busted, but what he couldn't fathom was where all these youths had come from. This place was isolated just a few minutes ago. How come there were a hundred people here already?"Who are you?" one of the youths asked, his head covered with a red beret. He was the leader of the group, standing in the middle of them."I... I... I—""Speak, or we’ll slit your throat, foreigner. Who are you, and what are you doing in our secret temple?" he asked again, this time raising his cutlass as the rest did the same.Edward was confused about what to say. He knew that revealing his true purpose could get him killed or thrown in prison, just as Donald had warned him. He had to come up with a believable lie to clear his name."I—I’m sorry. I'm a tourist who came to explore this place. I have no bad intentions at heart," he said, faking a smile. The youths exchanged glances, communicating in their local dialec
- Edward loyld: Rise of the underated biochemist
CHAPTER 61
As early as 8 a.m., Edward was up. He walked into the bathroom to have a bath, then returned to the room to start dressing. Today, he was leaving for his first adventure in searching for blackwood leaves. He saw it as an adventure, imagining the risks he was taking to find them.He wondered how he had woken up on his own without hearing a knock from a waiter. Hotels in Ashville would usually bring breakfast to the room at 7 a.m. sharp, and dinner every night, but it seemed things were different here. Maybe it was just a place to sleep over and nothing more.A few minutes later, he finished dressing, picked up the things he’d need, put them in his bag, and headed out.“Good morning, sir,” the female receptionist greeted him as he appeared.“Good morning. I’m heading out,” Edward said, handing her his key.“This early? What about breakfast?” she asked.“Well, no one served me breakfast,” he replied.“Oh, sorry, sir. I can go get it for you if you want. You just need to give me money and
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CHAPTER 60: KANURI KINGDOM
The drive from the airport was smooth. Edward got a glimpse of the beautiful city in Africa. The towering buildings, skyscrapers, and exotic cars along the way created a fascinating view. Africa looked stunning. However, these beautiful sights gradually began to fade as they neared their destination.A couple of hours later, the cab arrived at Kanuri Kingdom. "Welcome to Kanuri Kingdom," the cab driver said to Edward.The first place they passed was the village market. People were busy going about their daily lives, trading and interacting with one another. Though it was already evening and getting dark, the market was still bustling, as if the day had just begun. The vibrant African culture was evident in the way everyone interacted. It was nothing like Ashville, where people mostly kept to themselves."Thank you," Edward replied, his attention still focused outside the window, observing everything.The roads became rough, with the driver encountering many potholes as they made thei
