Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 264

“What did you just say?”

Ms. Reed and Mr. Reed froze in disbelief.

Gary Reed frowned deeply. “Wait, you’re not even a med school grad? Then how the hell are you leading a team to develop a new miracle drug? That’s reckless—a lawsuit waiting to happen!”

Sandra Taylor’s nerves were shot, but she forced a calm expression. “My team? They’re all from top medical schools.”

Jordan Smith jumped in, trying to smooth things over. “Sandra might not be a doctor or a pharmacist, but she’s worked in healthcare for years.”

Camila Davis wasn’t having it. Her words were sharp, her tone icy. “Mr. Smith, you’re a businessman—ever heard the phrase ‘stick to what you know’? Sandra’s whole background is in hospital administration. She wouldn’t know a chemical compound from a can of beans. And you’re letting her run the drug R&D department at Smith Group, one of the biggest companies in the country? Are you seriously not worried about lawsuits or, you know, people dying?”

She glanced at Mr. Reed. “If I hadn’t been here today, Mr. Reed probably wouldn’t have made it.”

Sandra bristled, feeling the tide turning against her.

This partnership between Smith Group and the Reeds was supposed to be a done deal. But now, thanks to Camila Davis crashing the party, everything was unraveling. If Camila hadn’t stepped in, so what if something happened to Mr. Reed? The Smith Group could’ve just blamed it on a rare side effect and moved on.

But because Camila had saved the old man’s life, the Reeds weren’t grateful—they were furious about the faulty medication. Sandra glared at Camila, seething.

That witch is ruining everything!

Sandra gritted her teeth, barely keeping her frustration in check. “Camila, stop acting like you’re better than everyone else! So, yes, I’m not a pharmacist, but our miracle drug was cleared by a panel of experts. Are you accusing us of faking that?”

“Of course. Smith Group has nothing to hide. We play by the rules—we’re not afraid of a little investigation.” He shot a pointed glare at Camila, making it obvious who he blamed for the mess.

Camila hid a triumphant smile. As long as they agreed to outside testing, she had plenty of ways to expose Sandra Taylor.

Gary Reed went to make the call right away.

Sandra felt a wave of panic, but forced herself to stay calm. Surely Camila was just bluffing. Sandra had overseen the development herself; there was no way Camila could trip her up. Maybe this was all just a scare tactic to block Smith Group’s drug from hitting the market.

But if the FDA really showed up… would she be able to handle it?

Sandra tried to keep her composure, sitting quietly while they waited for the officials to arrive.