After listening to the reporter, Deanna's face turned grim, unable to find words to refute. After all, the fact that someone had died was undeniable.
In the end, Deanna could only insist, "As long as Sunfire Elixir IV is taken according to medical advice, it cannot cause any problems. If you don't believe me, wait for the forensic report with me."
Having said this, she decided to ignore the reporters. After all, the more you say to these people, the more mistakes you make.
Seeing this, Lionel also chose to remain silent like Deanna. Fortunately, it wasn't long before Xavier arrived with bodyguards. They used their bodies to separate the reporters from Deanna and the others.
Once in the car, Lance looked at the somewhat disheveled Deanna and asked, "Where do you plan to go next?"
"To the research institute," Deanna replied decisively. Although she was confident that Sunfire Elixir IV wouldn't cause harm, she wanted to run the data again for future statements.
Understanding her thoughts, Lance signaled to Xavier. Xavier nodded and started the car, heading towards the research institute.
At this moment, Lionel suddenly spoke up, "Miss Jones, since you're going to the research institute to confirm the drug's data, I'll go to the hospital to see the families and see if I can find anything from the deceased."
Although he wasn't a forensic doctor, there was a connection between forensic science and medicine. Even though Lionel wasn't a legitimate doctor, he understood some basics.
Deanna and Lance had no objections to this. Indeed, acting on both fronts could resolve the issue faster.
However, thinking about the deceased's family, Deanna cautioned, "Be careful at the hospital. No matter what the families say, try not to get into conflicts with them."
"Don't worry, I know what to do," Lionel nodded, understanding Deanna's concerns and assuring her he wouldn't act recklessly.
Soon, the car stopped at the hospital. After bidding farewell to Deanna, Lionel got out of the car. As the door closed, Xavier restarted the car and drove towards the research institute.
Deanna took this moment to explain what had happened to Lance. "You probably heard earlier; a patient suddenly died after using our developed drug. We don't know the specifics yet."
"Do you need my help?" Lance asked with concern.
Deanna shook her head. "I can handle it for now; there's no need."
Seeing her insistence, Lance didn't say anything more.
Later, the car stopped at the research institute. As Deanna was about to get out of the car, Lance held her back and reminded her, "No matter what happens, inform me immediately."
"Don't worry, I'll take care of myself," Deanna said with a sweet smile, noticing his concern.
After saying goodbye to Lance, she entered the research institute. Almost immediately upon her arrival, everyone expressed their concern.
"Ms. Jones, you're back."
"What happened? Why did the police take you and Mr. Grant away?"
"Is something wrong?"
Facing their concerned looks, Deanna didn't want them to worry. But before she could come up with an excuse, an employee exclaimed, "Ms. Jones, our research institute is being attacked online."
With these words, everyone looked over curiously. Exclamations of surprise echoed through the room.
"How can this be? How could Sunfire Elixir IV cause death? It's just an auxiliary drug; there must be something fishy."
"Ms. Jones, what's going on?"
The employees looked at her anxiously. Deanna raised her hand to signal for silence and then said gravely, "Since you've seen the news online, I won't hide it from you. Indeed, a patient suddenly died after using our Sunfire Elixir IV. The case is under investigation. Until we have the autopsy report, no one should say anything online. Understood?"
"Understood," they replied in unison but couldn't help whispering among themselves.
Deanna didn't mind this and instructed them to return to their posts before entering the lab to run another set of data on Sunfire Elixir IV.
Unbeknownst to her, online public opinion was becoming increasingly intense while she was conducting experiments.
At some point, Genesis Labs, once praised for its good deeds benefiting people, was collectively cursed by netizens.
"Have they arrested everyone at Genesis Labs? How could they be so heartless as to deceive patients?"
"Luckily I never used Genesis Labs' drugs; otherwise, I wouldn't know how I might die someday. Where are those people who praised Genesis Labs? Come out and see what kind of thing you were praising."
"I hate those who make fake drugs and don't treat patients as humans. Genesis Labs has crossed my bottom line. Who's with me to smash this shady research institute?"
"Count me in! I'll go with you!"
"I'm coming too! I've been using Genesis Labs' drugs for my mother recently. Her condition keeps relapsing and never gets better. I always thought it was due to her illness. Now it seems it's because of the drugs! If anything happens to my mother, I won't let Genesis Labs off!"