Throughout his explanation, Felix never mentioned Pedro specifically, relying instead on Tasha to connect the dots herself.

This approach would only work with someone like Tasha, a powerful figure with a strategic mind who would read between the lines—an ordinary person would never believe such a vague claim.

Sure enough, Tasha looked at Felix, deep in thought. She concluded this must be Pedro's latest formula, but he couldn't openly acknowledge it to protect his reputation.

Knowing Felix had saved Claire, Pedro likely saw him as the perfect messenger. This way, if the prescription failed, Pedro wouldn't be connected to it, but if it worked, he could begin implementing it on a larger scale.

Tasha felt no anger at all about Claire being used as a test subject. Instead, she felt fortunate—this opportunity existed only because of her relationship with Pedro, as others wouldn't have this chance. She wouldn't pass up even the slightest possibility of curing her beloved daughter.

"Fin