Chapter 589
Celia’s eyes widened at Jennifer’s words.
She couldn’t believe Jennifer had guessed correctly.
But not wanting to create friction between Jennifer and Caitlin, Celia quickly denied it. “No, Jennifer, don’t misunderstand Freya. She’s not like that p>
“I know Miss Gonzales is a good person,” Jennifer said, forcing a smile through her tears. “Miss Palmer, I don’t blame her. I really don’t. I’m the closest person to you, and I knew your old safe password. It’s only natural for her to suspect me p>
By mentioning the password, Jennifer was subtly reminding Celia that, as far as she knew, she didn’t have the new code.
And if she didn’t know the password, how could she have taken the prescription so easily?
Clearly, someone else was the thief.
Jennifer continued, her voice earnest, “Doesn’t one thing about this seem strange to you p>
“What is it?” Celia asked.
“If the thief only wanted the formula,” Jennifer explained, “they could have just taken a picture. Why steal the physical document? It’s obvious their goal wasn’t to develop a new epilepsy drug p>
“Then what was their motive?” Jennifer’s words had successfully diverted Celia’s attention.
A subtle glint appeared in Jennifer’s eyes. “It’s simple. They were afraid the prescription would fall into the hands of someone from Valerium. They were afraid someone else in the world would be able to cure epilepsy p>
“If that happened, they would no longer be the only one p>
“There’s a saying in Eldermere: Rarity creates value p>
“If every doctor could cure epilepsy, how would their achievement stand out? So,
they had to steal the prescription to ensure they remained unique p>
This was why Jennifer hadn’t just taken a photo.
She was playing a much bigger game.
Before she left, she would drive a wedge between Celia and Caitlin.
Why should Caitlin get to be Celia’s best friend?
Celia’s expression changed instantly. “Are… are you saying… that Freya took the prescription p>
Jennifer nodded. “Miss Palmer, I don’t want to believe it either, but we have to be cautious. Miss Gonzales saved your life, so it’s natural for you to trust and admire her p>
“But beyond being someone you trust, she’s also a doctor from Eldermere. Director Smith tried several times to collaborate with her, and she refused every time. That shows she doesn’t want anyone else sharing her spotlight p>
“Miss Gonzales may be a good person, but she’s not a doctor with a sense of the greater good p>
Any doctor with a broader perspective would have chosen to work with Smith for the advancement of medicine, not hoard her knowledge.
Jennifer’s words carried a second, unspoken meaning.
If Celia hadn’t been a Valerium noble, Caitlin would never have saved her.
Her motives weren’t pure.
They were calculated.
“No! That’s not true! Freya must have had her reasons for not meeting with Smith. She’s not that kind of person!” Celia immediately rejected Jennifer’s theory. “And she definitely didn’t take the
prescription p>
Though she hadn’t known Caitlin for long, she trusted her.
She knew Caitlin was better than that.
“Freya is an honorable person. If she wanted the prescription back, she would have just asked me for it. She wouldn’t resort to something so underhanded.” The prescription was a gift from Caitlin in the first place.
If Caitlin had asked for it back, Celia would have returned it without a second thought.
Jennifer sighed. “Miss Palmer, how long have you known Miss Gonzales? Ask yourself, does she truly deserve that much of your trust p>
“And didn’t she once tell you that she didn’t like you p>
“If she dislikes you, why is she suddenly so close to you now p>
“Shut up!” Celia snapped. “I will not let you slander Freya like this p>
Jennifer nodded, the tears she had managed to stop now flowing again. “Miss Palmer, Miss Gonzales is your savior. I wouldn’t suspect her unless I had no other choice p>
“But the facts are right in front of
us
I suggest you stop investigating this matter if you keep digging youll end up destroying your friendship with Miss Gonzales p>
Celia took a tissue and gently wiped the tears from Jennifer’s face. “Jennifer, you
don’t know Freya. She’s not that kind of person p>
“And what about me?” Jennifer looked directly into Celia’s eyes. “Miss Palmer, do you think *I* am that kind of person p>
Celia’s words were a dagger to Jennifer’s heart.
So she was that kind of person?
She deserved to be suspected and slandered?
Was she somehow less worthy than Caitlin?
Faced with Jennifer’s stare, Celia’s guilt deepened. Could it be p>
Was it really Caitlin?
Celia pressed her temples, trying to clear her head. “Jennifer, what happened tonight I’m sorry. You should go get some rest. I need to be alone for a while.” “Of course,” Jennifer nodded.
As Jennifer turned and walked toward the door, a sinister light flashed in her eyes.