The Runaway Groom

Chapter 578

Stephen was there mainly because of the research paper incident before.

Though Tobey Kitsch, the deputy director, had since been fired for his duplicity and Irene was also caught in the subsequent fallout, Stephen was still hoping that they could continue using the research data to develop a fully artificial heart for the sake of the country.

Dennis Turner, the director, naturally agreed with the idea.

At the same time. he blamed himself for not seeing Tobey’s true colors until it was too late, leaving a huge mess in his wake.

After their discussion, Dennis was escorting Stephen out when he noticed Irene in the lobby.

Knowing Irene's health, Stephen hurried to her and asked in concern. “What are you doing here? You should be resting at home.”

Irene sighed feebly. “I'm in trouble.”

“What is it? Do you need my help?"

Irene smiled begrudgingly. As a matter of fact, I do.”

as I can within

felt like he owed her, and

virus,” Irene explained. "I need research equipment and

her being so antsy before, but said, "It's

"She's the doctor who got the research data for us. She was captured and confined because we leaked the data, and she would not be here if Isaac Jefferson-her husband-was not well- connected and was ruthless in his

he shook Irene’s hand enthusiastically. "So you're the one-1 must apologize for our oversight in allowing such a leak, causing you so much pain. Truly, you and

have been held in our country if he did not push for it... Also, your problems are our research center's problems too. All you need is just say

a while. Deciding that he

to thank US. We

watched

returnee from Mead Clinic, but she was married to

she apologized profusely. "So you really are from

must find out about

she told them. "I'm not sure if the virus is

to the labs,

tell her that Tommy had caught