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.”

best as I can within my power,”

like he owed her, and his offer was

carrying an unknown virus,” Irene explained. "I need research

never seen her being so antsy before, but said, "It's no big

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

"So you're the one-1 must apologize for our oversight in allowing such a leak, causing you so

forum would never have been held in our country if he did not push for it... Also, your problems are our

studied with Dennis for a while. Deciding that he was no

have to thank US. We owe you too

watched

a returnee from Mead Clinic, but she

"So you really are from Mead

out about the virus that the dog carried, and

distance,” she told them. "I'm not sure if the

headed to the labs, lrene’s

to tell her that Tommy