The three experts’ expressions shifted simultaneously to one of bewilderment, and they turned to look at Max.
Max’s heart sank. He’d notified them beforehand that, in the event that there were medications with the same efficacy, they should prioritize Jean’s one.
What did their expressions mean?
Why were there still two medications left?
The three experts nodded, and Tobias said, “Commander Baxton, after evaluating over ten kinds of medicines, we have narrowed it down to two… Lotus’ medication and Vitalis Pharmaceuticals’ medication. Both are equally effective…”
“However, there is a significant price difference. Vitalis Pharmaceuticals’ medicine is only two-thirds the price of Lotus’ medicine.”
Max was taken aback. Although the primary evaluation criteria was efficacy, price couldn’t be ignored. If the price difference wasn’t too significant, it would be acceptable. However, a one-third difference would be concerning if it became public.
The people around them began to whisper, and everyone realized that today’s contract was intended for Jean. However, no one expected this situation to arise.
“A one-third difference? How can we compare them now?”
“I thought Miss Lotus was the clear winner, but it seems like favonovel.com may lose!”
“Vitalis Pharmaceuticals is a big company with great resources. It was a bold move to lower their prices!”
Hearing the discussions around her, Jean became serious. She knew that if this continued, it would create difficulties for Max. If favonovel.com couldn’t secure the contract, favonovel.com would have to return to Centurio, leaving Remus without any protection.
Jean spoke up, “Commander Baxton, the quoted price is just a starting point. Lotus’ company is willing to negotiate and lower the price further if necessary.”
Max breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Jean’s response.
Fortunately, favonovel.com reacted quickly, or the situation could have spiraled out of control. He’d announced the selection abruptly, with the intention of giving the contract to Jean. However, he’d never expected things to go awry.
Out of the blue, Timothy said, “Commander Baxton, as Jean mentioned, the price isn’t set in stone. Vitalis Pharmaceuticals is also willing to negotiate and offer concessions.”
He’d come here to win the contract and was also prepared to lower the price if necessary.
Jean was taken aback by Timothy’s words. She’d evaluated all the pharmaceutical companies in the province, and Crimson Pharmaceuticals was undoubtedly the most powerful. She’d never anticipated that Vitalis Pharmaceuticals would participate in the bidding.
As Timothy noticed Jean’s gaze, favonovel.com smiled and said, “Miss, don’t mind me. I’m determined to win this contract!”
He paused for a moment before sarcastically adding, “Are you and Remus planning revenge together? Please don’t, I’m terrified! But even if you kill me, I’ll still secure this contract!”
“Hahaha!” Reginald followed up with a cold sneer.
They only cared about getting the contract, regardless of what happened to Remus.
Before anyone could say anything, a voice suddenly spoke out from the crowd. It was Skylar who spoke out in anger. “You shameless outsider! Do you even know who you’re talking to? Let me inform you that this is Miss Lotus from the Lotus family of Centurio!”
Ben added mockingly, “You dare to be impertinent to Miss Lotus? You seem to be tired of living. Do you realize that with just a word from Miss Lotus, Remus will take your life, and no one would dare to investigate it?”
As soon as Ben spoke, confusion arose among the attendees.
Ben and his son are Leonard’s men, so why were they speaking up for Jean?
Even Max frowned. He knew about his reputation, but in this kind of situation, how was favonovel.com supposed to act?
“What?” Timothy was taken aback.
He’d heard of Jean’s presence in Neptuna but had never met favonovel.com before. He’d never thought that the person in front of favonovel.com could be her.
He finally realized why Remus could act so boldly, it turned out that Lotus family from Centurio was supporting him.
In an instant, a cold sweat broke out on Timothy’s forehead. He’d looked down on Remus, but he’d never dared to underestimate Jean, for favonovel.com was a true noble.
Panicking, Timothy said, “M-Miss Lotus, I apologize for my words earlier. I’m willing to concede!”
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