Chapter 1409
The guests, who had previously frowned at the blatant bullying from the Montgomerys and Harrisons, now murmured their approval.
“Chairman Sinclair makes an excellent point p>
“The Severia incident is a global flashpoint. The media will inevitably demand the truth p>
“If Miss Lancaster was really the lead architect of the rescue, releasing a controlled statement about her methods would crush any doubts p>
“The Sinclair Foundation handles international aid all the time. Letting them draft the official report is actually a brilliant move p>
The whispers weren’t loud, but they formed a suffocating net, slowly tightening around Serena.
Alaric’s smile grew warmer, projecting absolute sincerity. “Based on my intelligence, the rescued experts were in critical, highly complex conditions. We’re talking severe nerve degradation, multiple organ failure, and catastrophic adverse drug reactions. The neural data, the recovery metrics, and the pharmaceutical responses you collected are priceless. They are vital reference materials for any future global crisis p>
“But if you hoard this data and mishandle it privately, it will trigger a massive international diplomatic crisis. The Sinclair Foundation specializes in neural repair and biotech crisis management. If you agree, we can officially step in. We will compile your data into a transparent, unassailable medical report p>
“We’ll submit it for peer review by top global experts. This not only protects you from baseless accusations, but it also ensures your methodology can save thousands of lives in the future p>
When he finished, the crowd looked at him with genuine admiration. Chairman Sinclair truly possessed the vision of a global leader.
But on the other side of the room, the Elyndor medical team felt their blood run cold.
Mr. Harrison, the team’s lead professor, nearly snapped his wine glass in half. “That absolute bastard. He actually thinks he can pull this off p>
Lydia Brooks’s eyes burned with fury, her voice dropping to a vicious whisper. “What the hell is he trying to do? He’s trying to force the Captain to surrender her core protocols p>
Caleb Sommers let out a bitter scoff. “Compiling a transparent report? That’s rich. He just wants to steal the Captain’s proprietary data p>
They had been in Severia. They had watched Serena drag those victims back from the abyss with their own eyes. They knew the terrifying risks and the devastating secrets buried in that data.
Transparency? Peer review? It was a smokescreen to steal the single most advanced medical protocol on the planet.
“Those protocols involve heavily
classified patient privacy and
unverified, radical data models. He runs a charity foundation. What gives the right to demand access?” Mr. Harrison hissed his face tight with rage.
The other professors were equally furious. “Hiding behind a charity to steal military- grade research. Disgusting p>
“Does this tactic sound familiar to anyone else? When the Obsidian Sun terrorists tried to frame Elyndor in Severia, they used the exact same playbook p>
“First they demand transparency. Then they threaten international incidents. Finally, they brand us as the villains file isn’t trying to lear Serena’s name He’s using psychological warfare to extort her p>
“What exactly is Alaric Sinclair’s endgame here p>
Mr. Ashwell violently rolled up his sleeves. “I don’t give a damn what his endgame is. Do these suits honestly think our student doesn’t have an army behind her? Let’s go. I want to look him in the eye and ask if he’s questioning the integrity of the entire Elyndor delegation p>
As the elite professors prepared to storm the floor, Mr. Harrison threw out his arm.
“Wait p>
The national treasures of the medical world stopped and looked at him.
Mr. Harrison stared intently at Serena. “Look at her face p>