Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 564

Old Mr. Williams chuckled warmly. “Everything’s going well, and the tests are running smoothly. I actually called tonight to give you some good news.”

He paused, and Camila Davis could almost hear the smile in his voice. “The institute is looking to bring in some fresh faces—bright young minds. And guess what? Your name’s on the shortlist. The director wanted me to ask if you’d be interested in joining.”

Camila’s heart thudded so hard she thought for a moment she might be dreaming. She barely dared to breathe.

Wait… was this real?

Mr. Williams noticed her silence and grew a little anxious. “What’s wrong? You don’t want to, do you?”

Just the thought of her turning it down made him rush his words. “Camila, I know you’re busy with your work at The Smith Group, and your own lab is thriving. But joining the institute would be huge for your career.

I can’t give away all the details—these projects are top secret—but trust me, this is a golden opportunity to take your skills to the next level.

There are plenty of senior researchers here who can mentor you. The director really doesn’t want you to miss out.

Your team at the lab is solid. Those new medications you’ve been developing? They’re coming along great, and your people are more than capable of handling things without you watching over their shoulder every minute. So I really hope you’ll think it over.”

When he talked business, Mr. Williams’ tone was all business—serious and sincere.

He wasn’t saying this for his own sake. Like any loving parent, he wanted a bright future for his “kid.”

Camila’s talent was rare, something you didn’t come across every day. It shouldn’t be wasted.

She finally found her voice. “No, it’s not that I don’t want to go—I’m just… shocked, honestly. I never thought they’d be recruiting, and that I’d even have a shot. It’s almost too good to be true. But… why so suddenly?”

Mr. Williams sounded relieved, a smile back in his voice. “Honestly, I don’t know all the details, but that’s what the higher-ups decided.

Basically, the project we’re working on has been going for decades and now it’s hit a wall. Some people think it’s because the older generation is set in their ways. The institute needs new blood—fresh thinking—to break through.

So, they’re forming a new team, hoping for a miracle.

Plus, they want to foster the next wave of top talent…

As for your spot, it’s thanks to a recommendation from the military in Harrisburg, and another from folks over in Cabinda…

And, well, maybe it helped that you’re my protégé.”

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