Chapter 19

At the R&D department, Jeremy dutifully accompanied Cassandra through the research labs and gave her a detailed rundown of current projects and personnel. She observed quietly, and by the end of the round, she had a clear picture. Most members of the original R&D team she'd personally assembled were gone, and the few who remained had been sidelined. "Jeremy, who's acting as department manager of R&D right now?" Gregory had once told her that her positions as R&D department manager and chief medical officer were still reserved for her. "It's Olivia Simmons. Ms. Simmons is taking that role," Jeremy truthfully replied. At the mention of Olivia's name, Cassandra caught the flicker of awkward sympathy in Jeremy's gaze. She immediately understood that Olivia and Gregory's relationship was probably an open secret within the company. "Alright. Could you please take me to my office now?" Cassandra requested with a calm smile. She remembered there were several important documents still ke