Chapter 10
A Job Offer With Silence
Adrian offered Naomi a research title, back pay, and restoration of Priya's job if she signed a non-disparagement agreement.
He framed it as dignity. The agreement transferred the patent and barred contact with patients.
Naomi asked whether Voss knew he was making the offer. Adrian's hesitation revealed his first independent move.
She rejected it and kept the unsigned contract.
By evening, Northstar published a cropped image implying she had accepted.