“How could this happen? Such a good person… It’s so unfair!” Daniel Norrie shook his head in frustration.
Jan Struff sighed, his face filled with worry. “Georgina Holmes is still on a ventilator and won’t be out of the intensive care unit for another week.”
“Even if there’s no immediate danger to her life, the recovery period will take a year. It’s really a calamity!”
“A whole year?” Vivienne Osborn sighed in frustration, “That driver should be dead for causing harm not only to Georgina but also to Grand Health.”
“Who drives when they’re fatigued? It’s infuriating!”
Daniel Norrie sympathized with Vivienne Osborn. “Elina told me that Georgina made significant contributions to Grand Health.”
“Now with her in a coma, the R&D Department is left without a leader. It’s a huge blow to Grand Health,” Jan Struff said with concern.
“The government should pass a law making drowsy driving and drunk driving treated as equal offenses!”
While it seemed like they were expressing their anger towards the driver, they were actually planting the idea in Jan Struff’s mind-Grand Health needed to find a solution.
The R&D Department was the heart of the pharmaceutical company and couldn’t afford to stop even for a day. Jan Struff knew he had to find someone to replace Georgina Holmes temporarily in order to maintain the normal operation of Grand Health.
“Yes, everything happened so suddenly, I was caught off guard when I received the news,” Jan Struff said.
“Georgina is a good woman. She’s diligent at home and ambitious outside. She can endure hardships.” Jan Struff expressed his admiration.
“She’s been my right-hand woman.”
Jan Struff expressed his regret repeatedly, his worried expression becoming more apparent.
With Georgina Holmes around, he hardly had to worry about new product development. Georgina Holmes could handle everything.
That was why he hadn’t contacted Georgina Holmes for a week. He didn’t need to.
Georgina Holmes was better than him in every aspect-more considerate and thorough.
So when he heard about Georgina Holmes’ accident, Jan Struff immediately returned to Niarak.
This woman had made significant contributions to Grand Health and deserved recognition.
“Mr. Struff, don’t worry too much. Georgina will be fine,” Daniel Norrie reassured him with a smile.
“And Elina told me that the research and development department is full of talented individuals. As long as you find someone to temporarily replace Georgina Holmes, Grand Health will surely get back on track,” Daniel Norrie comforted him.
Jan Struff pondered for a moment and said, “Yes, I also have this idea. The company can’t stop functioning. We’ll have to find someone to temporarily fill in for Georgina Holmes.”
“After all, I’m not very familiar with the field of pharmaceutical research.”
The Struff family had a military background and were not from a medical background. The establishment of Grand Health was just a fortunate coincidence, thanks to the favor of a certain medical expert who gave him the Nightshade Elixir formula.
Over the years, Grand Health had made a lot of money from Nightshade Elixir, which allowed them to purchase top-notch equipment for the research and development department and attract several medical doctors.
But in terms of ability, Georgina Holmes, a medical graduate, was stronger than those doctors.
Under her leadership, Grand Health developed a new drug last year that may not have been as popular as Nightshade Elixir but had received positive market feedback.
Now that Grand Health was thriving, Georgina Holmes got into an accident. Jan Struff could only describe his current mood as deeply distressed.
“Mr. Struff is right. You need to comfort Georgina in this situation so that she doesn’t feel neglected,” Daniel Norrie smiled and offered suggestions. “Mr. Struff, who do you plan on having temporarily replace Georgina? I can talk to Elina and make sure she fully cooperates.”
“Now is a critical time for Grand Health and also an opportunity for Elina to repay your kindness!”
Daniel Norrie’s words were carefully calculated as he guided Jan Struff towards this topic.
Vivienne Osborn smirked inwardly. This gradual approach was her doing.
Approaching Elina Spencer was also her idea.
Elina Spencer had always been dissatisfied with Georgina Holmes but couldn’t do anything about it because Jan Struff trusted her.
This provoked Elina Spencer and caused her resentment towards Jan Struff as well.
As a medical doctor herself, why should she be subordinate to Georgina Holmes?
Why did Georgina Holmes receive three times more bonus than her? Why did Mr. Struff treat her warmly while being indifferent towards her?
This dissatisfaction grew stronger over time.
After Daniel Norrie presented his tempting offer, it was only natural for Elina Spencer to agree.
“I’ve been contemplating this matter as well. There are two candidates-Lorry Cid and Elina Spencer,” Jan Struff said and smiled at Daniel Norrie. “Mr. Norrie, I’m straightforward by nature, so I won’t beat around the bush. I’m leaning more towards Lorry Cid.”
Upon hearing this, Vivienne Osborn and Daniel Norrie froze momentarily with forced smiles on their faces.
Who was Lorry Cid?
Shouldn’t the deputy head step up when the head was away?
They came here just to confirm things and persuade Jan Struff to make a decision quickly and hand over the Nightshade Elixir formula to Elina Spencer.
They didn’t expect him to choose Lorry Cid to fill in for Georgina Holmes.
Jan Struff seemed to have guessed their thoughts and laughed lightly, “I already know Mr. Norrie’s purpose for coming here. There’s no need to hide it from me.”
“Mr. Norrie… You…” Daniel Norrie was taken aback by what Jan Struff said.
Jan Struff knew everything that was happening behind his back?
Jan Struff smiled faintly. “You came here because Elina Spencer asked you to, right?”
“She learned Georgina Holmes’ situation and wanted you to put in a good word for her so she could become the head of the R&D Department?”
“In that case, let me be straightforward too.”
“Elina Spencer has greater medical expertise than Lorry Cid, but she isn’t well-liked in the department. I’m afraid she won’t be able to gain everyone’s trust.” Jan Struff expressed his concerns honestly.
Daniel Norrie was surprised once again but relieved this time. He smiled and admitted openly. “Yes, Elina told me about Georgina’s situation.”
“She wants some experience in leadership roles and asked me to help her.”
“To be honest, what concerns Mr. Struff is not an issue.”
“Elina does have a hot temper, but it’s because she feels unappreciated.”
“She has a doctorate while being supervised by someone with just a master’s degree. It’s natural for her to have some grievances.”
“Now that Georgina is hospitalized, if Elina takes over her position temporarily, she won’t have any grievances anymore.”
“Her mindset will change and her attitude will improve.”
“Mr. Struff has sharp insight, My little scheme couldn’t hide from you either,” Daniel Norrie chuckled and confessed openly. “So here it is. If Mr. Struff allows Elina to become the head of the R&D Department, I’m willing to supply Grand Health with raw materials at one-third of the market price!”
Jan Struff was surprised by this offer. He didn’t expect Daniel Norrie to go so far for Elina Spencer.
Vivienne Osborn spoke up at this point, “Mr. Norrie is doing this both for his friend’s sister and also wants to be friends with you.”
“And besides, even at one-third of the market price, Mr. Norrie won’t suffer any losses. He might even earn some profit.”
“So there’s no need for Mr. Struff to be surprised.”
Jan Struff raised an eyebrow slightly. From these words, he could tell that both Daniel Norrie and Vivienne Osborn were sincere and honest.
Their words were logical.
At one-third of the market price, accepting their offer would save Grand Health millions in costs every year-quite tempting indeed.
Jan Struff nodded slightly as if indicating his agreement with Daniel Norrie. He was about to speak when the door was pushed open.
The secretary stood at the doorway, ready to speak, but Flynn walked in directly without waiting for permission.
He glanced at Jan Struff sitting behind his desk before fixing his gaze on Daniel Norrie.
“You must be Daniel Norrie, right?”