Chapter 217: Test Patient
At Elysium Biotech Institute
Clifford finally finished his work in the institute so he instructed his secretary to book a flight back to Capital City. Just then, Sanya called and told him the good news about her and Rain’s reconciliation.
"Rain and I are finally on good terms," she said, sounding genuinely relieved.
Clifford smiled, glad for the reconciliation. "That’s wonderful, Sanya. We should have a small celebration when I get back."
Hanging up, he mulled over his next step. "I should check on Ivan," he murmured, already making his way to the lab. Ivan had practically been living there, pushing himself relentlessly in pursuit of a cure for Rain’s father-in-law.
Clifford shook his head with a mix of admiration and concern. Ivan’s dedication was unmatched, but Clifford knew all too well the toll it could take.
Meanwhile, a vial of a new experimental compound sat before Ivan, its label promising potential. He measured a precise amount and carefully mixed it with a culture of glioblastoma cells, watching as the liquid transformed into a vivid shade of purple.
Suddenly, an idea struck him. What if he could reach out to the clinical trial registry to find another patient who had faced a similar battle? He quickly opened a new tab on his computer and began sifting through databases, searching for patients with glioblastoma who had not responded to standard treatments.
Just then, Clifford stepped into the lab, his brow furrowed. "Ivan, you need to take a break. You’ve been at this for too long."