“Do you mean that Dr. Jarvis inhaled smoke or something from these herbs? Is that how she ended up like this?” asked someone cautiously. Lucian nodded. Everyone was shocked when they got the news. Soon, the room was abuzz with wild guesses.
In the end, they narrowed it down to four or five possibilities. However, they still needed a more detailed examination of Roxanne to pinpoint the exact herb. They needed to draw some blood and test it to identify which components were present in her bloodwork.
Unfortunately, when everyone looked at Lucian standing so fiercely before them, nobody dared to say anything. “What’s the matter?” asked Lucian coldly. He could sense their discomfort. Everyone present suddenly became anxious.
Finally, someone stood apart from the group and said, “Well… We need some blood from Dr. Jarvis for testing. I wonder if that’s okay with you, Mr. Farwell?”
Lucian frowned slightly. Everyone was startled and quickly lowered their heads. After a while, they heard Lucian reply in a deep voice, “As long as you can find a cure, that is permissible. How much do you need? I’ll have the hospital draw Roxanne’s blood and send it over here.”
Research institutes had more research equipment than hospitals, after all. The researchers then responded with how much they needed.
Lucian went back to his office, made a call to Madilyn, and explained the situation. The researchers made their way back to the conference room to continue determining the most likely herb.
Seemingly having thought of something, Lindal made her way to Lucian’s office. Lucian had just gotten off the phone when he heard a knock outside his door.
Linda stood by the doorway and said respectfully, “Mr. Farwell, I have an idea of how we can deal with Dr. Jarvis’ condition.” Lucian frowned. “Go on.”
“As far as I’m aware, Dr. Galloway’s research on herbs is the best we have in our research institute. Maybe we can enlist his aid in finding a cure for Dr. Jarvis?”
When Colby was abroad, she had seen Harvey. praise Colby’s contributions to herbal medicine research numerous times. Having said that, Linda could feel her heart pounding in her chest when Lucian stayed silent for the longest time.
“That was a mere suggestion on my part,” said Linda hurriedly. “We also have other esteemed doctors in the research institute. I believe they will find a solution to this problem.”
Linda had been abroad then, but when she returned to the research institute, she had heard all the gossip about the things Colby had. done to Roxanne. The last time Roxanne was rendered unconscious, it was Colby’s fault.
I don’t think Mr. Farwell is going to trust this guy. How on earth could I have made that suggestion, of all things?
Linda nearly burst into tears over her own stupidity. Just as her mind was racing over how to remedy the situation, she heard Lucian’s solemn reply. “I understand.”
Linda was stunned. He understands? What does he understand? “Is there anything else?” asked Lucian coldly.
Linda quickly shook her head. “No. Please be at ease. I’m certain that plenty of other doctors are capable of doing what Dr. Galloway does. I’ll liaise with experts from abroad and ask them to come up with something. Dr. Jarvis studied under Dr. Lambert, so we have a network to reach out to. I’m sure they will help!”
Lucian nodded in response. “I’ll leave this to you, then. If they’re able to help, I will be sure to reward you for your efforts when Roxanne recovers.”
“This is what I should do,” said Linda firmly. After all, she had been working together with Roxanne since Roxanne went abroad. To Linda, Roxanne was more than a leader. She saw Roxanne as a friend. It was therefore fitting that she put some effort into Roxanne’s care now that she was ill.
Lucian understood where Linda was coming from and thanked her again. “Regardless of what happens, I should thank you. If there’s nothing else, I’ll leave you to your work. I have other matters to attend to.”
With that, Lucian turned on his heel and left. After leaving the research institute, he sat in the car and began tapping the steering wheel lightly with his fingers. His eyes were filled with hesitation.
Colby Galloway… According to Linda, if this mant can truly distinguish the properties of medicinal herbs and can find a way to cure Roxanne, then maybe I should pay him a visit after all. However, Colby had nearly caused Roxanne’s death the last time.
When Lucian thought of this, his gaze quickly turned hostile. I don’t know if I can hold back from tearing him to shreds with my bare hands if I see him again. Lucian began to struggle with his hesitation and doubt.
After a certain amount of time, he finally managed to make up his mind. He slowly started the car and drove toward the prison on the outskirts of the city. The most important thing now is for Roxanne to be cured. Even if it’s only a small chance, I have to try!
The last time Roxanne went into a coma, she had been poisoned. Colby was sentenced to a year and a half in prison and was currently serving his sentence now.
Lucian called a friend on the way and asked them to arrange a meeting as soon as possible. When he arrived at the entrance to the prison, there were already people waiting to receive him. “Mr. Farwell, we’ve brought out Mr. Galloway. He’s waiting for you in the meeting room.”
The prison warden seemed to be very respectful. Lucian gave the man a slight nod. “I appreciate it.” The pair stopped at the entrance of the meeting room.
Lucian glanced through the window. He could clearly see Colby sitting inside with his hair shaved down to an inch or so. Colby looked haggard as he sat in there listlessly.
Behind him was a prison warden standing not far from him. I daresay that a few months in prison has definitely taught him a lesson.
After observing the situation in the room, Lucian strode in. In the meeting room, Colby could feel nothing. but suspicion in his heart. He did not have friends or family. Having been imprisoned for so long, no one had ever visited him.
Yet, he was suddenly ordered to meet someone without knowing what the meeting was for. Roxanne’s face flashed in the recesses of his mind. He vehemently shut his eyes and opened them again. This time, the only thing he felt was self- loathing.
“It’s been a while, Dr. Galloway.” Lucian came in from the door, looking down at him from above. Colby’s expression changed suddenly. He looked at the door grimly when Lucian walked in.
“Lucian Farwell!” Colby glared at Lucian. “Why are you here? Did you come here to gloat? Don’t think that just because Dr. Jarvis doesn’t like me that she will be together with you! Deep down, you’re nothing but trash to her!”
Colby had stopped having any access to information the day he went to prison. Back then, Roxanne was still in conflict with Lucian. Colby merely thought that Roxanne held at grudge because of what happened six years ago.
Displeasure flashed in Lucian’s eyes, but he quickly suppressed it. He walked in slowly and pulled out a chair in front of Colby before taking a seat. Colby’s hands and feet were in cuffs. He was trapped behind the table, unable to move.
All he could do was glare daggers at Lucian from where he sat. “If not for you, I wouldn’t have ended up here! Yet, you still have the audacity to show up before me?”
Lucian frowned slightly, quite upset at what Colby said. However, he thought of the purpose behind his visit and chose to keep his anger in check.
“Dr. Galloway, there’s no need for you to be so angry. I’m not here to laugh at you, nor am I here to pick a fight.” Lucian fixed his gaze pointedly at the man in front of him, trying to gauge the latter’s trustworthiness.
Colby met Lucian’s gaze and gradually furrowed his brows. His heart was filled with doubt. Apart from that prior incident, Colby could not think of anything that could link him to Lucian. After a long time, Lucian finally spoke once more. “Something happened to Roxanne.”
Those words hit Colby like a bolt of lightning. “What did you say?” His eyes were full of disbelief, and his face was contorted. “Was it you? You couldn’t have her, and then you…”
Even though he had committed an atrocity toward Roxanne, it was merely an accident. In fact, he never intended for it to happen.
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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