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And now, standing here in front of the Governor with those pills having potentially saved the man's mother's life, Derek saw an opportunity. Not the kind of business opportunity his parents were already calculating, trying to leverage this moment into political connections and favorable contracts. Something different. Something that might actually change the fundamental dynamics that had led to Nathan being forced to work alone and unprotected for so many years.Derek met the Governor's eyes directly, ignoring the throbbing pain in his own swollen face, ignoring his parents hovering nearby trying to manage the conversation. "I got them from Nathan," he said clearly. "Nathan's been developing this compound for years, working mostly alone because the pharmaceutical industry—including this hospital's research division—decided his work wasn't commercially viable enough to support."He saw his parents stiffen at this direct contradiction of the narrative they'd been trying to build, but he
Chapter 176
And now, standing here in front of the Governor with those pills having potentially saved the man's mother's life, Derek saw an opportunity. Not the kind of business opportunity his parents were already calculating, trying to leverage this moment into political connections and favorable contracts. Something different. Something that might actually change the fundamental dynamics that had led to Nathan being forced to work alone and unprotected for so many years.Derek met the Governor's eyes directly, ignoring the throbbing pain in his own swollen face, ignoring his parents hovering nearby trying to manage the conversation. "I got them from Nathan," he said clearly. "Nathan's been developing this compound for years, working mostly alone because the pharmaceutical industry—including this hospital's research division—decided his work wasn't commercially viable enough to support."He saw his parents stiffen at this direct contradiction of the narrative they'd been trying to build, but he
Chapter 175
And now, standing here in front of the Governor with those pills having potentially saved the man's mother's life, Derek saw an opportunity. Not the kind of business opportunity his parents were already calculating, trying to leverage this moment into political connections and favorable contracts. Something different. Something that might actually change the fundamental dynamics that had led to Nathan being forced to work alone and unprotected for so many years.Derek met the Governor's eyes directly, ignoring the throbbing pain in his own swollen face, ignoring his parents hovering nearby trying to manage the conversation. "I got them from Nathan," he said clearly. "Nathan's been developing this compound for years, working mostly alone because the pharmaceutical industry—including this hospital's research division—decided his work wasn't commercially viable enough to support."He saw his parents stiffen at this direct contradiction of the narrative they'd been trying to build, but he
Chapter 174
And now, standing here in front of the Governor with those pills having potentially saved the man's mother's life, Derek saw an opportunity. Not the kind of business opportunity his parents were already calculating, trying to leverage this moment into political connections and favorable contracts. Something different. Something that might actually change the fundamental dynamics that had led to Nathan being forced to work alone and unprotected for so many years.Derek met the Governor's eyes directly, ignoring the throbbing pain in his own swollen face, ignoring his parents hovering nearby trying to manage the conversation. "I got them from Nathan," he said clearly. "Nathan's been developing this compound for years, working mostly alone because the pharmaceutical industry—including this hospital's research division—decided his work wasn't commercially viable enough to support."He saw his parents stiffen at this direct contradiction of the narrative they'd been trying to build, but he
Chapter 173
And now, standing here in front of the Governor with those pills having potentially saved the man's mother's life, Derek saw an opportunity. Not the kind of business opportunity his parents were already calculating, trying to leverage this moment into political connections and favorable contracts. Something different. Something that might actually change the fundamental dynamics that had led to Nathan being forced to work alone and unprotected for so many years.Derek met the Governor's eyes directly, ignoring the throbbing pain in his own swollen face, ignoring his parents hovering nearby trying to manage the conversation. "I got them from Nathan," he said clearly. "Nathan's been developing this compound for years, working mostly alone because the pharmaceutical industry—including this hospital's research division—decided his work wasn't commercially viable enough to support."He saw his parents stiffen at this direct contradiction of the narrative they'd been trying to build, but he
Chapter 172
The Governor paused, his expression shifting to one of genuine concern as he really looked at Derek's battered condition. "But what actually happened to you tonight? What in the world is going on? You look like you've been through hell, and yet here you are, helping my family when you clearly need medical attention yourself."Derek managed another one of those painful smiles, wincing slightly as the movement pulled at his split lip. When he spoke, there was a weariness in his voice that suggested he'd been through far more than just physical trauma that evening."Well," Derek said, his voice carrying a mix of exhaustion and something that might have been grim satisfaction, "it's a very long story, Your Excellency. One that I'm not sure this is the right time or place to get into." He straightened up slightly, ignoring what was clearly considerable discomfort from his injuries. "But I'm just glad that I was able to help your mother. That's what matters right now."It was at that moment
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