CHAPTER 136: CHAPTER 136: JASPER FITZGERALD’S INFLUENCE

Everyone present was stunned by the words.

Where did that come from?

Melody Quinn, still angry from being deceived, started cursing, "Brooke Sinclairs, at this point, not only do you refuse to admit your guilt, but you also dare to slander Dr. Hayes? She’s a miracle worker who saved my grandfather’s life in just a few needles, how could she possibly have developed such harmful drugs?

She’s nothing like waste like you!"

It was only then that Brooke realized she had misspoken.

But it was too late.

Sabrina Hayes sneered, "Brooke, you finally admitted it!"

Spending all that time setting this up and acting wasn’t in vain!

Jordan Hawthorne’s face turned suddenly grim, almost like a layer of frost covering it, "Brooke, what did you mean by what you just said? What’s this about Sabrina Hayes developing that drug?"

The head of the Drug Administration was quick to react, "Dr. Hayes just provided the drug data, and under normal circumstances, even if we analyze it, we can’t touch their core or achieve one hundred percent accuracy.

But upon comparison, the two sets of data are completely identical, which can only mean one thing... someone stole the other party’s research data."

Elder Quinn immediately chimed in, "So, the Hawthorne Group’s drug was stolen from Dr. Hayes?"

The official nodded, "Obviously! This Miss Sinclairs isn’t from the medical field, yet she can develop such a good special drug, which is utterly baffling!"

Melody Quinn spoke sharply, "So, not only is she a homewrecker, but also a thief... only doing things like stealing from others? Men, careers, she wants it all? Brooke Sinclairs, you’re even sleazier than I imagined!"

Zachary Quinn frowned deeply, "Miss Sinclairs’ character and ethics are really questionable! And to think we trusted you so much before!"

Brooke’s face turned pale.

She instinctively looked at Jordan Hawthorne.

His face was dark, and his gaze at her was sharp and angry, "Is what they’re saying true? Did you really steal someone else’s trade secrets?"

Brooke was in complete disarray.

No...

She couldn’t admit to this.

She instinctively tried to salvage and explain herself, "No... Jordan, I just misspoke earlier because I was too flustered when the police were going to take me away. It was a mistake; this drug was developed by our team."

Sabrina laughed, leaving no room for argument, "Brooke Sinclairs, I recorded what you just said! You used illegal means to send someone to our research institute to steal secrets. The evidence is irrefutable.

I’ll submit everything to the police and go through the legal process!

During the research and development, all our formula and data algorithms were recorded and can stand up to investigation.

We’ve already identified some internal informants and by tomorrow, at the latest, they will be brought to justice, so you can’t deny it."

Brooke’s expression changed drastically.

This couldn’t be.

She was sure her people were well hidden!

Sabrina must be lying to her!

"I... I didn’t!"

Brooke gritted her teeth, still stubborn, "Jordan, don’t believe what Sabrina says, she was trying to provoke me earlier, I lost my mind because I was so angry.

I... I’m so scared of losing you!"

As she said this, tears instantly flowed from her eyes.

There was a moment when Jordan Hawthorne hesitated, but soon he regained his composure.

Previously, the success of the research department’s drug was too sudden, and he had his suspicions.

But out of trust in Brooke, he didn’t press the matter.

Now, he finally understood what was going on.

His gaze at her became immeasurably disappointed.

He could accept her slow progress, her lack of success, but he couldn’t accept her stealing someone else’s trade secrets.

Seeing this, Brooke felt her heart sink.

The last thing she wanted to see had happened!

Sabrina Hayes wasn’t in the mood to watch whatever emotional play the two were putting on.

She turned to the police and said, "Officers, Brooke Sinclairs stole trade secrets and used problematic drugs, which has nothing to do with us. Our company has improved the formula for the harmful drugs, and they are already complete.

The special drug I used to treat Elder Quinn was the newly improved one!

All illegal activities were conducted by her.

Our company’s products will only be listed after strict review and inspection."

The police nodded, "We’ll take her away first. As for the business matter and the drug issue, we’ll also coordinate with relevant departments to investigate."

The Drug Administration representative also took the opportunity to say, "We will handle the compliance issue with Hawthorne’s drugs, that’s all for today."

"Thank you, everyone."

Sabrina immediately expressed her gratitude.

The group soon left.

As they left, Brooke was still struggling, "Jordan... believe me, I really didn’t!"

But Jordan Hawthorne was unmoved.

In the blink of an eye, the Quinn family was quiet again.

Jordan Hawthorne’s gaze was dark as he looked at Sabrina, gritting his teeth, "Are you happy now?"

Sabrina sneered, "This is just the beginning, the Hawthorne Group should prepare to receive my company’s lawsuit notice! I’ll definitely pursue Brooke Sinclairs for stealing information."

Jordan’s gaze was icy, and he finally left without saying a word.

Watching the man’s departing figure, Sabrina calmly retracted her gaze.

She turned to Elder Quinn and his grandchildren, "Thank you for your assistance just now."

When setting things up before, The Quinns helped out several times.

Especially Melody Quinn, whose intense words were crucial in provoking Brooke.

This also made Sabrina change her mind a bit about her.

The girl, although not very bright, had a true temperament in her passionate hatred of evil.

Melody was still scornfully cursing, "That woman is so despicable, getting what she deserves!"

Then she looked at Sabrina, "Dr. Hayes, I’m sorry, I was deceived and misunderstood you before!"

Sabrina shook her head, no longer wanting to argue, "It’s fine, it’s all in the past."

Zachary followed, "Dr. Hayes, no need to be so polite, you saved my grandfather, helping you is the least we could do... Besides, Jasper instructed us to do so."

Sabrina was a bit taken aback, "Mr. Fitzgerald?"

Zachary nodded, smiling awkwardly, "I misunderstood you tonight, and Jasper scolded me over the phone and told me to pay the medical fees... here’s your consultation fee for tonight, please accept it."

He handed over a check, a full fifteen million.

Sabrina was dumbfounded, "Why... so much?"

Zachary said, "Jasper said your fee is calculated at five hundred per hour... it’s already the third hour since you came over."

Sabrina was flabbergasted.

She had a reasonable suspicion that Mr. Fitzgerald was helping her extort money, and she had evidence!

Elder Quinn seemed to notice her hesitation and kindly said, "Dr. Hayes, please accept it as it’s what you deserve. The Quinn family has neglected you tonight, and I’m afraid Jasper won’t be too pleased either.

He values you so much, yet these two kids couldn’t see who’s good and bad and offended such a valuable person!

I, as the elder, apologize to you on their behalf.

Once my health improves, I will certainly ensure your company’s special drug gets the promotion it deserves!"

Sabrina didn’t quite know how to feel.

She never expected, after that phone call, Jasper Fitzgerald would privately back her up.

She suddenly thought of the overly cooperative Drug Administration personnel earlier.

Could that have been his doing too?