He was certain that the patient had not. contracted the disease in the country; he was sure that they had been transferred to Chanaea from abroad. In the following hour, more and more medical staff started experiencing itchy throats and intense coughing fits.
Fortunately, they had already ceased consultation sessions for the day, so they had more time to start observing the progression of their respective symptoms. Everyone knew that it was a fight against the outbreak of a contagious disease.
Roxanne’s presence and her capability to curb the symptoms with her acupuncture skills made everyone feel at ease. They all treated it as a mere cold and took the opportunity to rest.
In the meantime, in a tall building opposite the hospital, Coralie was watching the people rushing around in the hospital with binoculars while sitting in front of an office desk.
While she was keeping an eye on the situation, the vehicles from the Centers for Disease Control soon arrived at the hospital and imposed a lockdown in the building.
At that, a look of displeasure crossed Coralie’s face. She muttered under her breath, “That’s strange. Why are they reacting so quickly? That can’t be it. Did the patient die? Is that why they grew wary?”
Someone was standing behind Coralie, and the perfume wafting off her was a scent that made Coralie feel uncomfortable.
Dressed in her nines, Christina lifted the corners of her lips into a cold smirk. Observing the impatient look on Coralie’s face, Christina comforted, “Perhaps they couldn’t handle it, hence why they would get in touch with the Centers for Disease Control so quickly. But that doesn’t mean they’ll be able to handle it well!”
Lifting her gaze, Coralie seemingly regained her composure, and a hint of mischief crossed her eyes.
“Your trick is indeed incredible. It’s definitely much more brilliant than how you exploited Elektra previously. Roxanne and Lucian have been taken away, so I’m afraid they’ll both get infected. If they can’t handle it in time, your wish will come true too!”
Coralie grew a little despondent inside. I can’t believe Christina is actually the old Aubree. She was even in a short-lived romance with Shawn. If Shawn didn’t send her abroad back then, she wouldn’t have returned now either.
“Of course. I was right about Madilyn asking Roxanne over for help. So this method isn’t only for you, it’s to help me too. It’s a pity your brother isn’t willing to work with me back then. Worse still, he was reluctant to lend me a helping hand when I was in dire straits!” Deep inside, Christina was still a little resentful toward Shawn.
After all, he was the man she lost her virginity to. Coralie hastily tried to defend her brother, explaining that he had returned to the north back then, so it was very tough for him to head to Horington to help Christina.
“It’s all in the past. Those aren’t crucial anymore. The most important thing now is that I’m finally back. What’s more, I’ve brought Mr. Goldstein with me. If Lucian and Roxanne land in deep trouble this time, I’ll truly be very happy!”
A gleeful look fleeted across Christina’s face, but at the same time, she was also radiating a tinge of hostility.
“Yes, the plan this round is impeccable in every way! Even if Lucian tries to investigate it later, he won’t be able to find anything. That patient has requested to return to his country for treatment anyway. We merely swapped the information and had him choose Madilyn’s hospital instead!”
Since no one would find out, Coralie did not mind playing along. What’s important is that if this situation can spiral out of control, then Madilyn will get removed from her director’s position and, worse still, be liable for legal responsibilities. I’m afraid she won’t have the confidence to continue clinging to Jonathan when that happens. Perhaps by then, Jonathan would lose interest in her too!
With those thoughts in mind, Coralie was practically glowing with pride. I can finally inflict vengeance on Madilyn for causing me to transfer to another hospital then! Meanwhile, over at the hospital, Madilyn found a lead on the global forum in her office.
She told Roxanne about it at once. “A doctor issued a statement. Their situation is very similar to the bacteria we’re currently facing. Roxanne, come here quickly and verify this!”
By now, Roxanne had made countless overseas calls. Hearing those words, she immediately hung up and walked over to Madilyn to look at her laptop.
Lucian, too, followed over and glanced at the image on the laptop screen, then averted his gaze to the bacteria report chart on the table. Indeed, both looked the same.
“That’s it! This is the new bacterium that just spread out earlier this year in Alendor. There isn’t a name for it yet. A pharmaceutical company in Moranta is already developing drugs for targeted treatment. They previously sold a large quantity at a high price to Alendor. This new bacterium spreads through blood but can remain airborne for almost an hour, so it’s transmissible through the air too. It mainly attacks human’s vital organs, causing organ failure and ultimately death.”
Roxanne rapidly read through the Ustranasion information the doctor issued, then explained it to Madilyn. After all, Madilyn was not good in Ustranasion.
However, Roxanne’s brows knitted together toward the end. “There’s a company in Hawen that received patent licensing from Moranta. That’s the fastest way to acquire the medication. Otherwise, the bacteria will mutate rapidly and multiply in large quantities after six hours. So, the only way is to get the medication from Hawen as soon as possible. That’s what the doctor said.”
Roxanne turned to look at Lucian. “It’s Starlight Group in Hawen, Lucien!” she softly claimed. Immediately, Lucian’s face sank, and his brows scrunched up tightly.
At the sight of the couple’s reactions, Madilyn was perplexed. “What is it? Is there anything special about Starlight Group? According to what I remember, that’s the largest international trading company in Hawen, right?”
Lucian nodded. “You’re right. But there’s a big possibility they won’t give us the antidote.”
“Why?” Madilyn was still filled with puzzlement. Gloominess rose in Roxanne’s heart. “That’s because the owner of Starlight Group is Mr. Goldstein. He’s the man whom Christina is with currently. You know who Christina Patel is, right?”
Madilyn’s jaw dropped upon learning the truth. Christina? Isn’t she the mastermind behind Elektra’s incident? Also known as Aubree Pearson, who was ready to fight Roxanne to death and was once Lycian’s fiancée!
“So, everything that has happened is a part of Christina’s scheme again.” A vicious glint flashed across Lucian’s gaze. He had been wary of Christina, but little did he imagine that she would play such a ruse. The current situation was just like a slap in his face!
D*mn it! That woman keeps showing up everywhere! And it seems like she’s confident Roxanne would come over to help. She must’ve wanted Roxanne to get infected as well. But she probably doesn’t know Roxanne is pregnant. Her ruthlessness has reached the point where she’s even putting others’ lives at stake!
Noticing how Roxanne and Madilyn were overwhelmed by panic, Lucian glanced at the screen and placidly uttered, “I’ll resolve the matter over acquiring the drug for the bacteria. We won’t need to get it from Starlight Group. Now, all you two have to do is to ensure those infected are in good condition. I’ll need about an hour to settle it!”
Madilyn was dumbfounded. Roxanne, too, was in disbelief. Even if Lucian gets the medication from Moranta’s pharmaceutical company directly and uses the fastest flight to send them back, it’s still not something he can resolve in an hour.
Nonetheless, having seen the confident look on Lucian’s face, Roxanne suddenly had a thought in mind, and immediately after, a smile bloomed on her face as she nodded.
Madilyn’s mind was in a mess, all thanks to the couple. How can they still be so relaxed and smiling away at this juncture? “I’ll make a call now. It’ll be done in no time!” With that, Lucian left the office hurriedly.
“Roxanne, what are you couple planning to do? Hurry up and tell me, or else I won’t be at ease. There are already over twenty doctors and nurses who are infected. Including the two of us, we’ll need a lot of medications!” Madilyn’s heart was filled with uneasiness.
Roxanne chuckled. “Don’t forget that I have a research institute! As long as we get the production process of the medication, I can ensure that my research institute will be able to develop a drug of similar effect within two hours. So, like what Lucian mentioned, we still have ample time!”
Clarity washed over Madilyn. Oh yes. Roxanne formulated the antidote herself when Jack poisoned her the other time. It was only with such assurance that Madilyn felt relieved.
Soon after, the Centers for Disease Control’s personnel arrived at the hospital and looked for Madilyn to learn more about the situation. As such, she rushed to the conference room to give them a brief report.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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