Isabel signed the contract and closed the folder. She shook her head and said, "That's not what I mean."
"My point is, putting this drug on the national health plan is meant to benefit ordinary people. But even those without insurance are fine; we can find a way to provide them with the drug. My main goal is to fight back against corporations that put profits over people's right to live. For you to buy them insurance…"
She paused. "It's a bit redundant. It would be the same as just buying my medicine and sending it to them directly."
He was speechless.
Daniel seemed to understand what Isabel was getting at.
Her drugs were primarily for treating cancer and other major illnesses.
In places where health insurance wasn't widespread, people didn't even have the concept of it.
And you couldn't just keep pouring donations into the same place year after year. Saving people wasn't just about giving them money.
It was about providing emergency aid, not a long-term handout.
There were certain problems to avoid.
It seemed this wasn't a problem that could be solved simply by having a good network.
"I understand what you mean, ma'am. Mr. Blackwell overstepped. I will, of course, report this to him exactly as you've said. From now on, we will proceed according to your wishes. Just let me know what you need in advance, and we will absolutely not go over your head again."
Isabel thought Daniel was a remarkably capable and efficient assistant.
It was a shame his field wasn't pharmacology.
"I'll see you out. I have to get back to work."
"No, no, that's not necessary." Daniel picked up the contract. "You have all my contact information. Just say the word if you need anything."
He took the elevator down by himself and returned to the Blackwell Group to report what had happened.
He specifically mentioned the health insurance issue and how Adrian had taken matters into his own hands.
Adrian frowned. Had his good intentions backfired?
Adrian fell into thought.
Daniel continued, "Wasn't Ms. Foster the same at the beginning? To marry you, she used her own mother's heart as a bargaining chip. That was her mother. It couldn't have been easy for her to propose that marriage."
"But she gambled on you and lost, which is what led her to where she is today."
"No one can just get over a wound that deep so easily."
"It only looks like she's moved on. The reason Ms. Foster doesn't want to see you is because she doesn't want to be reminded of the past."
His words sank in. Adrian immediately stood up.
Daniel stopped him. "Mr. Blackwell, you have a meeting."
"Postpone it."
Daniel didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "It's not that urgent, is it? Don't forget, you're working for Ms. Foster now. If you don't do a good job, she won't get her share of the profits."

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