Chapter 348

Donovan had neither the interest nor the patience to hear Renee out. At last, he cut her off dismissively. "You have two minutes. Make it quick." His coldness made her seethe inside, but since she'd come with a purpose, she had no choice but to swallow her bitterness. "Fine," she said tightly. "I'll get straight to the point. Those antiviral drugs are in huge demand right now. I understand your company raising prices in this climate, but I heard from your marketing director yesterday that the wholesale cost has gone up 200%. Isn't that a bit too much?" Donovan's tone grew impatient. "If you think it's too high, go somewhere else." A flu outbreak had been spreading fast, leaving several dead in certain regions. The panic was magnified online, leading people to hoard medicine and clear out pharmacies. Supplies were short everywhere. Renee owned one of the country's largest pharmacy chains. For years, she had relied on Kane Pharmaceuticals for supply, and their products had always