Chapter 586 – Her Sudden Departure: A Tale of Love and Redemption (Lucian & Roxanne)

Recalling how concerned Lucian was about Roxanne’s matters, however, Cayden decided to bite the bullet in the end and brought the phone to the conference room.

At that moment, he was studying Lucian’s expression intently without blinking, afraid that his action was unnecessary and would end up making Lucian angry.

He watched as Lucian’s expression turned darker. Even the members of the upper management who sat further away could sense the atmosphere in the room growing tenser by the minute.

“Today’s meeting ends here. I want each. person-in-charge to submit a written document of the remaining part to Cayden,” Lucian ordered as he rose from his seat.

Without waiting for a response, Lucian left the room in a hurry.

Poisoned during an experiment? What is Roxanne doing? How could she not prioritize her safety after conducting so many years of experiments?

The directors in the conference room exchanged confused glances.

Lucian had always prioritized work over everything else during his years as Farwell Group’s CEO However, recently, they had seen Lucian suspend numerous meetings midway due to unknown reasons.

Though the meetings weren’t important, Lucian’s behavior was still shocking to them. Cayden silently exhaled a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, it seems I didn’t do anything unnecessary. From the look on Mr. Farwell’s face, it’s apparent Ms. Jarvis is important to him. I hope this incident can improve the relationship between the two.

Back at the research institute, Jack carried Roxanne into her office. Even though the hallway was spacious and he could’ve just treated Roxanne there, concerned employees would occasionally stick their noses into the situation.

Plus, he also needed a quiet environment to treat Roxanne. At the same time, Colby returned to the hallway after sending the message only to find out Jack and Roxanne were gone.

“Where’s Dr. Jarvis?” Colby grabbed one of the researchers, his expression grim. The researcher was briefly taken aback before pointing at Roxanne’s office. “I think I saw Mr. Damaris carrying her into the office.”

A dark glint flashed across Colby’s eyes when he heard that. He then nodded at the researcher. “Thanks.” Before the researcher could respond, Colby strode toward the office.

I just took my gaze off them for one second, and Jack took that window to create an opportunity for them to be alone. Luckily, I’m confident in my skill. I’m sure there’s no way Jack can easily succeed in treating Roxanne. If Jack wants to use this chance to please Roxanne, he’s basically dreaming.

With that in mind, Colby slowed down his pace. He took his time walking over to Roxanne’s office. After putting on a worried look, he knocked on the door.

Jack was in the midst of examining Roxanne’s condition when he heard knocking on the office door. Subsequently, Colby entered the room with a look of concern.

“Mr. Damaris, how’s Dr. Jarvis? I’ve already contacted the hospital. We can head over there any time.” Jack merely cast a glance at him. “Please open all the windows.”

Roxanne needed someone by her side at that moment. Hence, even though Jack knew the room needed to be ventilated, he couldn’t step away from her. Colby’s arrival was just in time.

A flicker of anger rose within Colby at the proximity between Jack and Roxanne coupled with Jack’s commanding tone.

He was about to lose his temper but soon kept himself in check, for he was confident Jack wouldn’t be able to treat Roxanne no matter how hard he tried.

When the wrath within Colby ebbed away, he cooperatively opened all the windows before approaching Jack and Roxanne. “Mr. Damaris, did you bring Dr. Jarvis back to her office because you came up with a way to treat her?”

Jack furrowed his eyebrows at the question. “Not yet. I can only try.”

Colby curled the corners of his lips into a discreet smile before asking with concern, “Oh, what’s wrong with Dr. Jarvis then? Do you know what poisoned her? Both of you worked together on the experiment for the past two days. I thought it should be safe?”

He sounded as if he had absolutely nothing to do with it. Jack had his suspicions about Colby’s involvement, but he was busy checking in on Roxanne’s condition at the moment that he didn’t have time to think.

Hearing Colby’s question, Jack merely replied concisely, “Gas poisoning. Her lungs can’t expel the poisonous gas lingering within, and now the poison had seeped into her blood. It has to be dealt with immediately.”

When he finished, he urgently demanded, “Prepare my acupuncture tools. I’m going to treat her this instant!”

Colby heeded his words and turned around, putting on an act of searching for Jack’s acupuncture tools in the office. Jack’s tone sounded as if he was confident in treating Roxanne. Colby would never let that happen, though.

His intention was to have one of them step away from their research momentarily to create distance between them. Won’t my plan backfire if Jack manages to treat Roxanne?

Colby knew he couldn’t say much under those circumstances and merely complied with Jack’s demands. The best-case scenario will be delaying the treatment until Lucian gets here and letting the two fight.

“Mr. Damaris, why don’t we take Dr. Jarvis to the hospital?” After finding the acupuncture tools, Colby was still trying to stall time. He held onto the medical kit, refusing to pass it to Jack. Jack got anxious and reached for the medical kit, but Colby dodged his hand.

Colby urged Jack earnestly, “Dr. Jarvis is in a precarious condition. You said it yourself that you could only try. With her current condition, I don’t think you have the option to fail.”

With that, he faked concern and added, “Moreover, you were right next to the flask, too. I’m sure you’ve inhaled some of the poisonous gas as well. I doubt you don’t feel any discomfort.”

Jack frowned deeply at Colby’s comment. I am indeed feeling slightly dizzy, but I don’t think that’ll affect my treatment of Roxanne.

In the meantime, Colby continued prattling on, “Even if you’re fine, you can’t guarantee you’ll be able to treat Dr. Jarvis successfully, not to mention now that you’re not feeling well. I’ve already contacted the hospital, and they’re ready for us any time.”

Jack looked at the unconscious Roxanne and turned to regard Colby with a grave expression. “What are you playing at, Dr. Galloway?”

Colby’s heart skipped a beat when he heard Jack’s question. Steeling himself, he countered, “I don’t understand what you mean, Mr.

Damaris. I’m just worried for Dr. Jarvis.”

“Then give me the medical kit!” Jack hissed. A troubled expression marred Colby’s countenance. “Mr. Damaris, I mean it. With Dr. Jarvis’ current condition, it’s best to take her to the hospital-”

“Do you think I’m not as good as those doctors in the hospital?” Jack questioned coldly. Colby fell silent at his sharp remark.

A few seconds later, he begrudgingly handed over the medical kit. “I’ll be standing here, watching you. I want to help in case anything happens.”

Jack shot him a glare. “There’s no need. Give me the medical kit, and you can leave!” Judging from how Colby acted earlier, he didn’t think Colby was genuinely concerned about Roxanne’s condition.

However, the latter turned a deaf ear to his command and remained at their side even until Jack had finished sterilizing the needles.

Jack coldly ordered, “I have to take off Ms. Jarvis’ clothes when I treat her later, so I’ll have to ask you to leave.”

Shock filled Colby’s eyes. “I think Dr. Jarvis won’t appreciate being undressed by any man when she’s unconscious. I hope you can respect her.”

Jack’s eyebrows pinched together into a frown. “I’m only doing it to perform acupuncture on her! Why are you standing here? If you truly respect her, you should’ve left when I asked you to!”

The two were in a stalemate for a few seconds before Jack proceeded to unbutton Roxanne’s clothes. “Stop!” Colby could no longer keep the lid on hist anger. I didn’t plan all this to let Jack take advantage of Roxanne like this!

*F*ck off!” Jack snapped as he flung Colby’s hand away. “We can’t afford to delay treatment with Ms. Jarvis’ condition. Do you want her to sink into a coma?”

Hearing that, Colby gritted his teeth and retracted his hand. All he wanted was for Roxanne to fall sick. Roxanne falling into a coma wasn’t something he wanted to witness.

Moreover, he would be too suspicious if he continued to hinder Jack from treating Roxanne. At that thought, Colby took a step back while wearing a dark expression before glancing at the time. It had been nearly twenty minutes since he sent Lucian that message. Where is he? Why isn’t he here yet?

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