Chapter 556 Heartless Enough

After Kathy hung up the phone, the smile on her face disappeared. If Joseph went on a business trip,
she would miss him very much.

Then Kathy's phone vibrated. Joseph then saw the photo Kathy sent him and replied, "Are you angry?"

"No, it was Zofia who sent it to me. And I send it to you." Kathy texted Joseph back.

After thinking for a while, Kathy continued, "I'm not angry. I know that Zofia is just trying to provoke me.
I don't believe it."

Suddenly, Joseph sent her an extremely cute emoji.

Kathy couldn't help but laugh softly.

The next day, when Kathy woke up, Joseph arrived at City D.

Many students should have been in the research laboratory usually when Kathy arrived, but no one
was there then.

Just as Kathy was about to make a phone call, she saw that Reece had notified in their WeChat Group
that the project was suspended indefinitely.

Kathy was confused totally.

Suddenly, a piece of news appeared automatically on her phone. It was about the illegal investment of
the Bridges Group. It said that several senior executives were arrested. And it also revealed that the
research and development of the maritime drug were not approved by the Food and Drug
Administration. It was suspected that the banned ingredients were used in this project. Nevertheless,
not only the research and development of this project but that of all the Bridges Group's projects were
suspended.



Was the Bridges Group in trouble?

This event did not break out without warning. Actually, a few days ago, news about suspending the
project was spread. And many R&D personnel heard that.

When Kathy looked up, she saw Reece.

Reece's handsome face was filled with exhaustion. He came out of the research laboratory. Kathy
wondered if he stayed there all night.

"Good morning, Reece," Kathy greeted him politely.

Reece frowned. When he raised his eyes, the emotions in his eyes were hidden by him.

"The project was suspended. Kathy, is it as you wish?" Reece asked mockingly.

Kathy was slightly stunned. She...she had never meant this before.

Although the person in charge of this project changed from Joseph to Reece, she would participate in
the same mood. Kathy didn't care much about who the person in charge was.

Even though she didn't want to get in touch with Reece.

"Reece, will the project start again?" Kathy asked.

This event involved the interests of the Bridges Group and the school, and she knew nothing about it.

However, Kathy suddenly recalled that this project was originally carried out by the Joseph Group. But
the Bridges Group was shouldering all the responsibilities.

Joseph once said that the project would be suspended very soon... That was true.



Did he already know this?

Or was this his premeditation?

Thinking of this, Kathy suddenly was a little frightened.

She never treated Joseph as a businessman. In her heart, he was only a doctor.

"No. I underestimated Joseph," Reece replied Kathy with an extremely sinister voice.

His voice was low, but Kathy heard it clearly.

Was this done by Joseph?

When Kathy regained her senses, Reece had already left.

Kathy frowned. If the project was suspended, she should explain this to Professor Zane.

Kathy thought that she would breathe a sigh of relief, but she didn't feel this way.

Though the project just started for a week, Kathy was very devoted and had done a lot of preparations.
However, all was in vain.

Subconsciously, she called Joseph and wanted to tell him about it.

Although she knew that Joseph would have known.

However, Kathy failed to get through. Then she put down her phone and went to Professor Zane's
office.

In City D.

Joseph just finished a meeting and when he came out he saw Bertie and Zofia.



This international conference on neuroscience was organized by the Marshall Group, Bertie, as its
CEO, naturally attended.

Seeing Joseph, Zofia suddenly became happy.

"Hi, Joseph." Zofia had a bright smile on her face.

Joseph frowned and indifferently nodded before leaving.

Bertie's voice sounded behind him, "Joseph, please attend the dinner this evening."

Joseph did not respond and quickly left.

Back at the hotel, he saw that he missed Kathy's call. Then he quickly called her back.

Joseph probably knew why Kathy called him.

"Joseph, I don't need to participate in the project now," Kathy said gently.

"Yes, I know."

"You know about this earlier? How?" Kathy asked doubtfully.

"There was originally something wrong with the research and development of this maritime drug. That's
why the Joseph Group withdrew in time."

Kathy turned silent, but she was still a little shocked.

"That means the Bridges Group was framed?"

"Yes." Joseph did not deny it.



Originally, this was a trap for the Bridges Group. And at that time, Reece kidnapped Veronica and
thought that he controlled Quinn. In fact, Quinn was also Joseph's pawn then.

Joseph just beat Reece at his own game.

"Alright, you don't want to tell me either," Kathy muttered.

"You don't necessarily know these things. Since Reece is against the Joseph Group, I'll naturally fight
back," said Joseph, and a hint of coldness was in his voice.

"Then I can serve the internship beside you in the hospital. I mentioned it to Professor Zane just now."

"Wait for me in City N. I'll be back soon." Joseph's tense expression softened.

"OK, but I'm free this week. I might go for you, can I?" Since Joseph wasn't in the hospital, Kathy didn't
need to work then.

She wanted to be with Joseph...

"Great, I'll ask John to come with you."

"Really?"

"Sure, when have I ever lied to you?"

Kathy's heart was warmed by what Joseph said, "Well, perhaps I just don't know..."

However, in her memory, Joseph never lied to her.

In the evening.



Joseph arrived at the Donsen Hotel, where the Marshall Group hosted a banquet for neurology experts
at home and abroad.

As soon as he entered the hotel, Joseph was invited to a table. People around the table were all
professors and colleagues he knew before.

Not far away, Zofia looked at Joseph who talked confidently, her eyes filled with infatuation.

Holding a glass of wine, she wanted to get close to Joseph. But she was afraid that he would hate her.

"Why not go over?" Bertie's voice rang in Zofia's ears.

"If I go over. He'll leave immediately, won't he?"

Zofia knew that she herself currently would annoy Joseph easily.

But she didn't want that.

"Is that so?" Bertie frowned indifferently.

"Did Joseph sell his shares?" Zofia asked nervously.

Joseph’s shares were given by Zofia's mother for Zofia’s happiness.

Joseph sold his shares, then he had nothing to do with the Marshall family.

"Yes." Bertie's face turned gloomy.

Joseph sold his shares and used overseas agencies to hide the information. It was too late when Bertie
found that.

After Zofia heard this, her face turned pale.



"He is heartless enough." She smiled self-mockingly. What was she looking forward to?


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