CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery

Although Karina found out a little earlier than planned, it didn't make much of a difference.

She beamed with excitement. "So, I'll go home and start packing today?"

"You can. Also, take a look at this." Wilfred slid a folder across the desk. "It's the profile of the company we'll be visiting."

Karina picked it up and flipped through a few pages, muttering to herself, "HeShare Pharmaceuticals... Doesn't really sound like an international company."

Wilfred nodded. "It's not. It was actually founded by two Birkhamese entrepreneurs. One of them, the chairman, Mr. Hall, had a stroke last year. Since then, the company's operations have been handed over to his son-in-law." "What about the vice-chairman?" she asked, curious.

"He's been uninvolved for years. You don't need to worry about him." Wilfred's expression gave nothing away, his tone steady.

Karina shrugged, uninterested in company politics. What she really cared about was whether their groundbreaking cancer drug was as effective as the buzz suggested.

HeShare Pharmaceuticals had been around for decades, focusing on drug research and development. Recently, they announced a breakthrough an anti-cancer drug.

difficult to cure. Early-stage or benign cases might respond

worked at the hospital, she had seen more than a dozen cancer patients, a stark reminder of its rising prevalence. That was why, when she first heard about the project, she had been so eager to be part of it. "Read through the materials tonight.

leave. Just as she

noticed. "Is there

she asked, "Would it be okay if

*

afternoon, Karina arrived with

approached her with his usual calm demeanor and,

Spotting her chance, she chimed in,

walked past her as

Karina couldn't help but

"You're even smaller

couldn't figure out why Wilfred's attitude toward her

he outright