Besides, he would never allow anyone to hurt Roxanne. When Lucian saw Colby’s reaction, he decided to let his guard down a little. “If it were me, I wouldn’t be here right now,” said Lucian solemnly. Colby went quiet for a while, contemplating the situation. Very quickly, he arrived at a conclusion. “Was it Jack?
Apart from Jack, Colby could think of nobody else. He deduced that Jack must have used traditional medicine on Roxanne. Otherwise, why else would Lucian even think of coming to see him?
“I said this ages ago. He’s not a good person, and you should keep Dr. Jarvis away from him! That man is a hypocrite! I could smell him from a mile away! His intentions toward Dr. Jarvis. are far from innocent!” exclaimed Colby in a rage. “What did he do to Dr. Jarvis?”
Colby’s obvious concern for Roxanne made. Lucian feel very displeased. He was unhappy that this came from another man. However, the thought of Roxanne lying helplessly on the hospital bed forced Lucian to suppress his anger.
The irony was that Lucian did consider himself quite lucky. \Since Colby reacted so strongly, it shows that he still cares about Roxanne. That also means he’ll do his best to treat her! At the thought of this, Lucian recounted the story of Roxanne’s drugging to Colby.
“Jack drugged her by burning a herb and letting her inhale it. The drug took effect last evening, and Roxanne has been unconscious ever since.”
At the mention of Roxanne’s condition, the hostility that radiated off Colby gradually. subsided. “The experts I’ve hired are speculating that Jack used a specific herb, but they cannot determine exactly which medicinal herb it is,” said Lucian.
Colby noticed one minor detail. “Did you ask Jack?” How else could Lucian have known so much about the nature of the drug? Lucian nodded.
“I think Jack won’t give in and save Dr. Jarvis so easily!” scoffed Colby. “He must’ve come up with a demand so unreasonable that you’re not willing to follow through, even for her sake. That’s why you thought of me.” Having said this, Colby leaned back in his chair. “If your love for Dr. Jarvis only extends that far, then I have no reason to help you. Surely you’re aware that we are rivals competing for her affection, Mr. Farwell?”
Lucian furrowed his brows as he said, “If he had made demands, I would have complied with them. However, Jack is deliberately stalling for time with me. I can’t wait any longer!”
What Lucian meant was that Jack had never made any demands in the first place. All he was doing was toying with Lucian using Roxanne’s life as bait.
Colby raised a brow and finally sat up straight again. “That’s because he’s a blasted hypocrite. Of course, we can’t count on him!” After speaking, Colby narrowed his eyes and fell into deep thought.
“Since the drug was administered through breathing, then how did Jack leave the room unscathed when he was in the same place as Dr. Jarvis? He must’ve ingested an antidote prior to the meeting. I’m guessing that the antidote is only effective for a limited time. Otherwise, Jack would’ve been affected by the drug as well after prolonged exposure to it.”
This conjecture was consistent with what the researchers and experts had raised, but somehow, Colby was more observant.
It was only then that Lucian finally believed why Linda said that Colby had an extra edge when it came to such matters.
Colby was quickly immersed in his own thoughts. He mumbled the names of a few medicinal herbs and tried to determine if they were possible antidotes. In seconds, he could visualize if they were correct or not.
Lucian, on the other hand, had no experience in this field. All he could do was wait for an outcome with bated breath.
After a while, Colby’s expression turned unsightly as he said, “There are hundreds of medicinal herbs with varying properties. If you’re not careful, you can accidentally choose herbs that are in a state of flux, constantly enhancing and inhibiting the other. I need to be very cautious. For the time being, I’m unable to be certain.”
Lucian’s expression grew even more grim. “But since Jack likely has something he wants in exchange, I don’t think the efficacy of the drug is virulent. For now, Dr. Jarvis will be fine. Give me two days. In two days’ time, come and see me again,” Colby added.
Since Colby had a certain understanding of Jack and knowledge of medicinal herbs, he was still confident that a solution could be found. Two days?
Lucian was not sure if he could wait that long. However, all he could do was agree since there was no other way. “I understand. Thank you, Dr. Galloway,” said Lucian.
Colby nodded, but there was something on his mind. Just as Lucian was about to turn and leave, he stopped him in his tracks. “Mr. Farwell?”
Lucian stopped and turned to face Colby. “Is there anything else, Dr. Galloway?” Colby gave him the once over, and his gaze rested firmly on Lucian’s face. He thought about how excessive his actions had been toward Roxanne and how furious Lucian had been at the time.
If anything, Colby assumed Lucian would have hated him to the core. Regarding his willingness to help, Lucian could have easily framed it as something he was obliged to do.
However, he never imagined Lucian to be so courteous. This came as a surprise to him.
After scrutinizing Lucian for a while to ensure he wasn’t faking gratitude, Colby felt a stir of emotions. “What’s your relationship with Dr. Jarvis now?” he blurted out. Upon hearing that, Lucian suddenly recalled how Colby had mocked him when he first showed up.
Gosh. I was so worried about Roxanne that I completely forgot his words. I doubt I would’ve remembered them if he hadn’t asked that question.
“She and I are together, just like you’ve guessed,” Lucian answered truthfully, his brows furrowed ever so slightly. “I’ve already proposed to her, and we’ll hold the wedding once she’s woken up!”
Technically, Roxanne hasn’t agreed to my proposal, and it’s also highly probable that she might turn me down… Nevertheless, I’ll do everything I can to make her say yes! I don’t want to experience the torment of losing her again! A glimmer of surprise instantly flashed across Colby’s eyes.
However, when he thought back to Lucian’s earlier attitude, a mix of relief and bitterness washed over him. “Of course. Of the three of us, you’ve always had the best chance of winning her heart.”
After all, neither Jack nor I could love Roxanne without any agenda. Lucian’s different from us, though. He already has ample power and wealth, so his love for Roxanne is undeniably pure and free of ulterior motives.
Feeling somewhat perplexed by Colby’s sudden change in demeanor, Lucian stood rooted to the spot and stared silently.
Seconds later, Colby lowered his gaze in defeat. “I can feel that Dr. Jarvis has always cared a lot about you, except she’s never wanted to admit her feelings. I, on the other hand, had also chosen to lie to myself. In all honesty, you’re the only one she’s ever loved. Whether it’s six years ago or now, her love for you has never changed.”
Lucian was overjoyed, but it wasn’t long before he narrowed his eyes, seemingly having. thought of something.
Wait a minute… Six years ago? If it’s true that Roxanne hasn’t stopped loving me, then what’s the deal with Archie and Benny?
“Even though Dr. Jarvis kept lying to herself, those two kids have always been on your side,” Colby added with a bitter chuckle. “The bond of the blood sure is astonishing. The two boys had never met you before, yet they were still naturally drawn to you.”
As it turned out, Roxanne was already pregnant when she and Colby first met at Harvey’s research institute. He was very clear about Archie and Benny’s family background, so when he returned home and saw how well the boys were getting along with Lucian, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of crisis.
Lucian’s frown deepened as he grew increasingly shocked. “What did you say? What’s this about the bond of the blood?”
This time around, it was Colby’s turn to be surprised. “Huh? Don’t you know?” Lucian shook his head while images of Archie’s and Benny’s faces continuously popped into his mind.
Are those two boys really Roxanne’s and mine? Why hasn’t she ever said a word about it? Then again, if they aren’t my kids, why do I always feel so close and comfortable around them? I used to think it was only because the boys were highly likable, but looking back at it, I don’t remember ever losing my temper when they and Roxanne shunned me. It’s almost as if I treat them the way I treat Essie. They’re all equally important to me…
The more Lucian tried to piece everything together, the more suspicions he had about. Archie and Benny. More importantly, they claimed that their father has never appeared, and Roxanne forbids them from bringing the topic up too…
With that, Lucian recomposed himself and shot a stern look at Colby. “Tell me. What on earth is this about?”
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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