The Deadly Assassin Robin (Tristan Storm) novel Chapter 1118

Ryden took a brief pause, a smile spreading across his face once more.

"Ms. Silva, over there are some of Elaria's most influential business leaders. I'd like to take you over to meet them. It will offer many advantages for your company."

He then shot a dismissive look at Robin. "As for your insignificant friends, you can find other times to chat with them.

"Ms. Silva, in the world of business, profit is always the priority. Let's go over and have a look. With the support of my family, they'll open up more market opportunities for you."

Vera's expression immediately hardened. "Mr. Ryden, you need to watch your words.

"My friends are not the kind of people you can compare to those conglomerates. Elaria may be large, but it doesn't matter to me. Please leave."

Aeron's face also tightened in displeasure. He hadn't expected Vera to speak to his son in such a way.

"Ms. Silva, Ryden is trying to help you. I suggest you consider the benefits carefully. Do you really want the Silva Group to succeed in the future?"

Vera responded coldly, "Mr. Valthar, what exactly are you implying?

"Did you not catch my meaning?

"I don't engage in pointless conversations with people who are irrelevant."

"You ... " Aeron's eyes narrowed, his anger rising. "Ms. Silva, are you being deliberately rude? We are offering our assistance, and this is how you treat us?

"If you believe your Silva Group doesn't need our help, we can end our agreement right now!"

"Dad, please don't get so upset," Ryden said, softening his tone as he turned to Vera. "Ms. Silva, let's be clear. Since our last two meetings, you've left a strong impression on me.

"I wanted to help your business connect with more of our country's top figures, but I must admit I have other reasons as well.

"I was hoping to build a closer relationship with you and perhaps even work together. This is an opportunity for you, after all, Tobreoca Biotechs is one of Elaria's largest corporations.

"Marrying into my family would be an honor beyond compare for you!"

Vera snapped, her anger rising, "That's ridiculous! Even if you begged me on your knees, I still wouldn't marry into your family!

"Do you really think that if I leave your family's business, I won't be able to sell my medical equipment anymore?!"

"Fine," Ryden sneered.

"Let me make it clear. The previous batch of custom contracts is worth one billion, I am announcing the termination of our cooperation right now!

"And as for the seven billion dollars' worth of products from Silva Group, my company will refuse payment due to quality issues!"

"Haha!" Daphne suddenly burst into laughter. "Is that so, Mr. Valthar?"

Aeron finally noticed that Daphne West, the Enchanting Queen of Harmonfield, was also at the scene.

After a brief moment of surprise, he quickly regained his composure. "Ms. West, you're here too."

Daphne laughed so hard. "Just now, Mr. Ryden made some bold statements. You owe the Silva Group seven billion, and I believe you'll be transferring every penny to Ms. Silva!"

"Are you threatening me?" Aeron's expression gradually grew colder. "Ms. West, remember, this isn't Harmonfield. When it comes to Sogas, your opinion doesn't matter."

"Eventually, Damari was arrested for selling fake drugs, and the authorities even managed to shut down the generic drug factory in Criele."

"Is that true?" Robin asked, slightly puzzled.

"From what I know, international intellectual property laws tend to take a more humanitarian approach when it comes to items that directly impact people's lives like medicine. If certain departments are acting like this, it's too extreme.

"As long as it's saving lives, legal concerns shouldn't be the main focus."

Vera shouted in frustration, "Some individuals claim to be upholding justice by fighting fake medications and safeguarding public interests, but in reality, they are only working for their own benefit!

"For instance, countries like Criele and Elaria are exploiting the gray areas of international intellectual property law to produce low-cost versions of expensive life-saving drugs and sell them.

"I've heard that patients from certain developed countries in Western Uropean and Northern Escea travel to their nations to purchase these medicines.

"They are permitted to do so there, and in the medical field, such actions are mostly tolerated, as they are meant to save lives.

"I refuse to believe that those greedy agents in this country are immune to illness!

"Laws are created by humans. Can the law truly be more important than humanity and life?"

Robin was confused. "Isn't insurance already covering it? Won't that solve the cost issue?"

Vera shook her head. "The higher-ups have put in a lot of work, negotiating with the agents multiple times. Even though the price has been lowered significantly, each bottle still costs more than 20,000, which is a huge difference compared to those 200-dollar generic versions."

Robin thought for a moment. "This is definitely a serious issue, but maybe with a bit more effort, we can find a solution."