“What’s wrong?” Victor asked, hugging Yvonne from behind.Yvonne got out of bed, making Victor sigh in disappointment, as he had just been about to kiss her. She let out a long breath, then placed her phone on the nightstand. Without answering Victor, she started picking up her clothes scattered on the floor.“I have to go,” Yvonne said.“Where?”“Home.”Victor looked at Yvonne, puzzled. But from her expression, it was clear she couldn’t be persuaded. Finally, Victor just nodded weakly and sighed. As Yvonne got dressed, Victor’s phone rang.Reluctantly, Victor glanced at the screen and saw Glenn’s name.“What’s up, Glenn?” Victor asked.“Victor, I need you at the lab. I’m here with Mei.”“Okay.”Yvonne glanced at Victor. “Work, huh?”“You too, huh?”They both chuckled softly. They hugged and kissed deeply, then said goodbye, promising to meet again another time. They both had important matters to attend to.Victor arrived at the lab in less than an hour. Inside the isolation room, Mei
Victor immediately hugged Yvonne, who was anxiously standing in front of the emergency room door, her eyes swollen from crying. Yvette glanced at them but, sitting and playing on her phone, paid no further attention."How's your mom? Is she okay?" Victor asked anxiously, having come straight to the hospital upon hearing from Yvonne that Yolanda was ill.Yvonne nodded weakly. "She'll be moved to a room shortly.""What’s wrong with her?""I don’t know. The doctor just said she shouldn’t think too much."Victor felt relieved; perhaps Yolanda’s condition wasn’t too serious. Still, he tried to comfort Yvonne. "She'll be fine."Yvonne nodded. "I know. But I'm really worried because Mom fainted right in front of me."They waited until Yolanda was moved to a room. Once Yolanda was settled, Victor decided to wait outside. Yvette, however, sat down next to Victor instead of going inside with Yvonne."Why aren’t you going in?" Victor asked, puzzled."Later," Yvette replied, still engrossed in he
After a month of perfecting it, the vaccine began to be distributed massively. Glenn managed to meet Dao’s demand, as well as the increasing number of sponsors who were funding the project. Since the vaccine also involved the government, it inevitably became a headline on several TV stations.“I heard most of the vaccines are being given away for free. Is that true?” a reporter asked Glenn during an interview in front of his office.“Yes, I had the opportunity to work with the government and very cooperative sponsors to achieve this goal.”“It seems there are still many great and noble-hearted people in the world, right, sir?”Glenn nodded. “Indeed. We all have a goal, to ensure everyone has the right to health, regardless of their economic condition.”“I hope...”Mason scrolled through his phone screen and turned off the streaming broadcast with a frustrated look. His competitive spirit flared up. He hadn’t expected Glenn to take the step of distributing the vaccine and even offering
"I can’t leave the house, how are things over there?" Mei asked, her face showing fear as she spoke to Hazel during their video call.“There’s a lockdown here too, Mei. But things are pretty safe, there’s no chaos or anything,” Hazel sighed, though she felt that everything was falling apart because of the Covit19 virus.It was one week after the outbreak began to spread worldwide, known as the Covit19 virus. It initially started in Yuhan, with many casualties and almost the entire city getting sick. Then, reports started coming in from all over about people exhibiting the same symptoms.Every country began restricting visitors, even banning travel entirely. Mei had read the letter from Mr. Zhang and was convinced that the virus spreading worldwide was her father’s creation. But up to that moment, Mei hadn’t heard from her father. His phone couldn’t be reached either.The news circulating in the media was frightening. People stopped working or doing anything outside their homes. It was
Amid the chaos, two weeks after Covit19 began spreading worldwide, the situation remained dire. Mason was ready to market his vaccine, and invitations to a meeting with world leaders had been accepted. Mason was very satisfied, as they were ready to attend.The somber faces appeared on the large screen Mason had set up for the meeting. He maintained a calm demeanor, hiding his triumphant smile, feeling that all these leaders would soon bow to his authority."In this very sad situation, I express my condolences to the victims of the Covit19 virus. Thank you all for attending this meeting," Mason began the event.The world leaders merely nodded and murmured softly. Mason continued."However, amid this pandemic, I have found a solution. Our company has developed a vaccine to combat the Covit19 virus."This announcement surprised many of the world leaders present. Not all of them, but some maintained a calm and composed demeanor."This vaccine has been proven effective in preventing the C
Mason still sat in his chair, feeling defeated, unsure of what to do next. There was no way he could suddenly change his mind and sell the vaccine for less than Glenn's.Regardless, Mason would still incur losses.Glenn had numerous sponsors, many of whom were donating for charity. Mason, on the other hand, had funded everything himself. No matter how much he charged for the vaccine, it wouldn't cover the production costs."Mason!" Eleanor's voice boomed from the doorway as she burst into the room.Eleanor entered, her face barely containing her anger. Two weeks stuck at home without any clarity had drained her patience."What’s the status of the vaccine distribution? How are sales going? I need answers from you!" Eleanor demanded, her anxiety clearly visible."Leave me alone, I need to think.""You can’t say that! Stop avoiding me. For God's sake, do you know what’s happening to my business?"Mason shot a sharp look at Eleanor. She seemed oblivious to his plight, only thinking about
Glenn was on a video call with Dao and Yuen, discussing Mason's invitation. Dao was visibly agitated, understandably angry at Mason for what seemed like an attempt to extort everyone. As for the virus spread by Mr. Zhang and the vaccine Mason had purchased, Glenn chose to keep that matter private. Only Glenn and a select few knew about it. Besides, revealing Mr. Zhang's misdeeds, especially now that he was likely gone, felt wrong to Glenn.“What an inconsiderate man, selling at sky-high prices while everyone is mourning and trying to handle this virus,” Yuen lamented.“He's a businessman,” Dao glanced at Yuen and chuckled softly. “But he's insane.”“All the world leaders left that meeting immediately. Glenn, you should have been there,” Yuen chuckled. “I wanted to see Mason’s shocked face.”Glenn gave a faint smile. “Hopefully, he will sell the vaccine at a reasonable price. At least that would be fair if he wants to compete in a healthy business manner.”Dao nodded in agreement. “
188The night breeze brushed against Glenn and Sean as they stepped out of the car. As planned, Sean circled around to the back entrance, ensuring Mason hadn’t brought any backup. Meanwhile, Glenn entered through the front door, noticing the lights were on inside the spa.Mason sat on a sofa, staring out the window, as Glenn approached him. Mason looked utterly disheveled, his face pale and grim. Glenn stood a short distance away from him.“You’re here,” Mason said.“What exactly do you want to talk about?”Mason stood up, sighed softly, and put his hands in his pockets without looking at Glenn.“I guess you feel like you’ve won, huh? You’ve got it all now, Glenn.”Glenn eyed Mason with curiosity. “This isn’t about winning or losing. You created a virus that shook the entire world. If you wanted to play fair from the start, this isn’t how you do it, Mason.”“You don’t know what it’s like to have the world at your feet, Glenn.”“Mason, nothing in this world is permanent.”“I was so clo