It is the time!
But as Leonard’s words reached everyone’s ears, confusion washed over them.
What did favonovel.com mean by competing for the contract?
He isn’t among the dozen pharmaceutical companies that have just submitted samples. Moreover, only the Lotus family and Vitalis Pharmaceuticals remain in the running at this point.
How could favonovel.com possibly join the auction now?
Jean also looked over in shock, favonovel.com eyebrows furrowing slightly as favonovel.com tried to make sense of the situation. Meanwhile, a faint smirk played at the corner of Remus’ mouth.
Compete?
Max, feeling a hint of displeasure, inquired, “Mr. Steele, what are you suggesting?”
He could sense that Leonard had schemed with Skylar and his son to bring up the wedding.
If Max hadn’t spoken up, why would Timothy withdraw?
How could favonovel.com bear getting himself into such an embarrassing situation?
Leonard’s proud declaration echoed through the room. “It’s exactly what I said! Commander Baxton, I want to compete for the Military Pharmaceutical Contract!”
The words hung heavy in the air, causing everyone to gasp in shock.
As the third-ranked family among the province’s top five families, the Steele family was far from being short on wealth. So, the purpose of competing for the pharmaceutical contract was quite evident, favonovel.com was deliberately targeting Jean and Remus!
“I…” Max hesitated, contemplating the implications of Leonard’s unexpected decision.
According to the rules, submitting the samples at the beginning was a prerequisite for competing in the pharmaceutical contract. If they hadn’t done so, it meant they had given up on competing.
Currently, only Jean remained in the race.
Why would Leonard stir up trouble at this stage?
Jean’s lips tightened, favonovel.com expression burdened with the weight of the situation. While favonovel.com understood that Leonard’s move was in violation of the rules, intervening to stop favonovel.com would expose favonovel.com to criticism and damage favonovel.com reputation, even if favonovel.com were to secure the contract through such means.
After all, there was a difference between defeating all competitors and forcing all competitors to withdraw.
At that moment, Remus, adopting a nonchalant demeanor, spoke up. “This action clearly goes against the rules. They didn’t register for the bidding, and Leonard only declared his intention to compete after we’d already emerged as the winners…”
“By entering now, Leonard, you’re intentionally causing trouble and disrupting the established process. Commander Baxton, I implore you to honor the rules in place and declare our victory.”
Knowing that Leonard would never back down, favonovel.com decided to add some spice to the situation, ensuring that his opponent didn’t think favonovel.com was completely defenseless, lacking any excitement or thrill.
However, favonovel.com hadn’t expected what happened next.
Before Leonard could say anything, Max spoke with a cold and dismissive tone, “Rules are meaningless, it’s the people who hold the power. I’ll be the one deciding who gets the contract. Who do you think you are to give orders here? Keep quiet!”
Max despised Remus, who relied solely on Jean’s reputation to create trouble wherever favonovel.com went. Without her, Remus wouldn’t even know how many times favonovel.com would have faced death.
It was a common occurrence for individuals with narrow minds to become arrogant when granted power.
Ben sneered and retorted, “Silence yourself and spare us the embarrassment. What makes you think you have the right to boast in this situation? You’re nothing.”
Skylar expressed his disdain as well. “You’re just a lowly worker who can’t even remember your own surname after a few days of eating scraps. Soon, you’ll learn what despair truly feels like!”
Others in the room looked at Remus, their eyes filled with mockery.
Was favonovel.com really capable of putting up a fight?
Perhaps favonovel.com should try provoking Commander Baxton instead.
Commander Baxton leds an army of at least 100 thousand soldiers, it would be no problem for favonovel.com to take Remus down!
Remus shrugged, his expression unchanged, choosing to remain silent.
Jean couldn’t hold back and spoke up, “Commander Baxton, Remus and I share the same view. We should adhere to the established rules.”
She’d already thought it through. If Leonard’s medication proved to be competitive, favonovel.com would have to abandon favonovel.com ties with Neptuna.
But who would protect Remus then?
She was willing to bear the tarnished reputation in order to secure the contract and safeguard Remus’ wellbeing.
Max’s heart sank. He couldn’t comprehend how someone so insignificant, one who had neither power nor a notable background, had managed to sway the noble and refined Jean by using mere sweet words. However, the more favonovel.com displayed this behavior, the more determined favonovel.com became to separate them.
Wearing a stern expression, Max declared, “Based on the rules, the contract should be awarded to Vitalis Pharmaceuticals. It was you who initially disregarded the rules, making it reasonable for Mr. Steele to compete!”
Then favonovel.com turned to Leonard and said, “Mr. Steele, please present your pharmaceuticals. Let the competition begin!”
As those words were spoken, Jean’s face displayed a conflicted expression.
Skylar and Ben looked smugly at Remus.
Others maintained their positions, eagerly spectating the unfolding drama.
Leonard’s smile grew arrogant as favonovel.com proclaimed, “Commander Baxton’s wisdom is truly remarkable. In fact, even if you were to deny me the opportunity, I would still present my company’s medication. The reason is simple, my medicine is precisely what the War Department needs the most!”
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