Chapter 1040 Another Tragic Incident of Aristocratic Struggle
The way the two reporters were steering the conversation made it hard not to suspect they might be bribed.
Zephyr's face was cold. "It's not your place to comment on our family affairs! I'll say it again, once I've thoroughly investigated this, I'll explain to the public.
Until then, watch your words. Don't jump to conclusions based on speculation, or I'll hold you accountable!"
After speaking, Zephyr glanced at Jane. "Let's go."
Jane nodded, and they walked inside together.
Meanwhile, Nora and her group had already informed the hospital staff in advance, avoiding the crowd and heading straight to the inpatient department.
She and Aaron went to the ward, while Sandy and Kenneth went to the lab.
"Mr. Gordon, Mrs. Gordon, you're here," the hospital director said, hurrying over.
"Director, take me to the ward to check on the patients first," Nora said.
"Alright." The director led them to a ward where several patients affected by the new drug were staying.
The two patients in the ward had just had their stomachs pumped and were on IV drips. They looked very uncomfortable.
The director introduced Nora to the patients. "This is an expert we've invited to check on your condition."
Nora nodded slightly and first checked one patient's pulse. It was weak and floating, showing signs of poisoning.
Nora frowned, carefully checked the pulse again, then moved to the other patient, who had the same pulse pattern.
She advised them to rest well before leaving the room.
"Dr. Smith, what's their condition?" the director asked.
"It's hard to say. Are there other patients? Let me check them too," Nora said.
"Alright, follow me." The director led them to other wards.
Nora checked all the patients hospitalized due to the new drug issue and found their pulses were all the same—signs of poisoning.
It was clear the drug had issues. Lab tests would be needed to determine what exactly.
At this time, Zephyr and Jane arrived. Nora explained the situation to them. Zephyr's expression was grave. "I personally oversaw this project. As a medical professional, I couldn't have produced a toxic drug unless someone tampered with it."
Hearing this, they exchanged glances, all thinking of Zephyr's older brother, Hubert.
It seemed this was another tragic case of a power struggle within a wealthy family.
"If someone really has malicious intentions, they're despicable. This concerns human lives. Even if they want to cause trouble, they shouldn't joke about people's lives," Nora said.
Zephyr sneered. "Driven by self-interest and power, some people will do anything to get what they want."
He and Jane had been cautious against Hubert, but he never expected Hubert to tamper with the drugs. Hubert was ruthless.
"Dr. Wright, this is just speculation. We need concrete evidence," Aaron said.
Zephyr nodded. "I know."
Just then, his phone rang. It was Leonard.
Given the situation, Leonard had seen the news and called, asking Zephyr to return immediately.
"Dad, I'm at the hospital now. I'll come back after I see the test results," Zephyr said.
Leonard replied, "What test results? Zephyr, tell me, did you use substandard materials in a rush to succeed?"
"Even my dad thinks so?" Zephyr frowned. "Am I that kind of person?"
Leonard continued, "Your procurement manager, Harrison Hayes, confessed to Hubert when things got out of hand. Harrison said you recently received a batch of substandard materials. To save costs and exceed targets, you instructed him to use these substandard materials, passing them off as high-quality ones. Zephyr, is this true?"
So that's where the problem was! Zephyr instantly understood.
From the moment he took over this project, Hubert had been planning this. Harrison must have been bought off by Hubert.
They secretly used substandard materials to replace the original high-quality ones, leading to today's situation. Then Hubert framed him, claiming Zephyr was so ruthless he disregarded public safety for performance.
Such a person didn't deserve to be the heir of the Wright Group; he might even face imprisonment!
Zephyr gripped his phone tightly and said coldly, "Dad, I'm not that despicable. I was once a doctor, and a doctor's duty is to save lives. If the new drug has issues, how many innocent people would be harmed? Do you think I would joke about so many lives?"
Leonard asked, "So you mean Harrison framed you?"
Zephyr sneered. "Dad, you've spent your life in the business world, experiencing more deceit than I have. In this situation, do you really not know who framed me?"
Leonard was silent for a moment. "You mean Hubert framed you? Without evidence, I won't believe it."
Zephyr said, "I currently have no evidence to prove Hubert orchestrated this, but if he did, there will be traces. I will find the evidence."
Leonard was silent again. "Alright, this isn't the time to discuss this. Think about how to handle it first."
"I know. I'll hang up now." Zephyr ended the call, his face grim.
Seeing Nora and Aaron looking at him, Zephyr recounted his conversation with Leonard.
Aaron wasn't surprised. Just like the Gordon Family, who had also fought fiercely before.
She said, "Where there are people, there is conflict. This Hubert is probably afraid you'll take his inheritance rights."
Zephyr's lips were tightly pressed. Originally, he didn't want any inheritance rights, but now Hubert was forcing him to join the struggle for authority. If he didn't, what awaited him was eternal failure, even destruction.
"Zephyr, I've already had the company's PR department issue a statement to recall this batch of newly sold medication and to compensate the affected patients as much as possible." While Zephyr was on the phone, Jane had also made a call.
Zephyr nodded and recounted his conversation with Leonard to her. Jane's face was cold. "So that's how it is? I'll have someone investigate Harrison's background first."
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