NovelEnglishChapter 228 A Meeting
Chapter 228 A Meeting
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Sloane didn’t notice any change in Lucas. She leaned in slightly when she heard his question. “Of course |
remember. What, is there something new?”
Lucas instinctively raised a hand to rub the back of his ear, his voice even calmer than before. “Yes. That friend
of mine-he’s a commander in the military district. He'd like to meet you.”
The smile on Sloane's face froze the instant she heard the words “commander in the military district.”
Her expression turned serious.
She sat up straight, eyes locking onto Lucas, her tone suddenly weighty. “A military commander? Lucas, that
urgent need for pills you mentioned earlier, it was for the army?”
Lucas nodded. His face remained composed, but there was a trace of gravity in his eyes. “Yes. The military is
very interested in your pills and your medical skills-especially the pill you developed. They'd like to work with
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtyou to research and refine the formula for use in their medical system.”
Sloane went quiet for a moment, her brows furrowed. She hadn't expected her pill to catch the military's
attention.
“I told you before, cultivating the herbs artificially isn’t easy. Even with my unique cultivation method, large-
scale production won't happen overnight.”
Lucas glanced at her and replied steadily, “They’re aware of that. They're not expecting instant results. The
commander simply hopes to meet with you in person to discuss the potential for collaboration. As for the herbs,
the military's research team will fully support you-they’ll do everything they can to help find a solution.”
Sloane lowered her head, her mind swirling with thoughts. She knew that working with the military could bring
significant resources and support to her research, and it could contribute meaningfully to the country’s medical
field.
Lucas’ tone was careful and sincere. “I think you should seriously consider it. A partnership with the military
would be a good thing for both sides.”
Sloane understood what Lucas was trying to say. She also knew he was doing this to protect her.
The realization hit her in a quiet, unexpected wave of emotion. Aside from her mentor, Lucas was the only one
who'd ever looked out for her like this.
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Chapter 228 A Meeting
Sloane nodded thoughtfully. “I'll give it serious thought.”
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Right then, they arrived at the training center. Lucas got out first and opened the door; Sloane stepped down
from the car.
“Oh, right, Andrew’s been investigating what happened at the stables these past few days,” Lucas said. “He just
found out that the brown bear was lured out on purpose. Whitney bribed a staff member to release it.”
A flicker of cold light passed through Lucas’ eyes.
Sloane didn’t look especially surprised. It was exactly what she’d suspected. She glanced at Lucas’ face, that
ridiculously handsface women practically threw themselves at and muttered under her breath, “Irresistible
troublemaker.”
Lucas caught the comment and touched his face, looking innocent. Not my fault | was born good- looking...
He hurried to catch up with her and explained carefully, “I've only met Whitney a few times, we've never had
any private contact...”
Sloane suddenly stopped and shot him a glare. “And yet she’s head over heels for you, pesteringover and
over. If we weren't already broken off, she'd probably cafterwith a knife.”
As soon as the words left her mouth, her brows knit together. She didn’t know why she’d gotten so emotional all
of a sudden. Flustered, she turned on her heel and ran.
Lucas thought she was angry about Whitney and panicked. He didn’t notice the subtle shift in her tone or
behavior.
Sloane pressed her lips together, annoyed with herself, angry at the way she’d just snapped at
Lucas.
Later, when Lucas stood at the podium, his gaze kept drifting toward Sloane. She stayed quiet and withdrawn,
and it made his heart twist like a knife, leaving him reeling.
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