“I got lucky this time.” Just as the children were about to refute her statement, Peregrine interjected, “The children are right. There’s no doubt that you’re an amazing doctor. In fact, it wouldn’t be too far- fetched to say that you’re the cream of the crop.”
Roxanne was surprised. “You’re too kind, Old Mr. Lomax. I’m just someone who’s still new in the industry. With you and Professor Lambert around, how can I be considered the cream of the crop?”
Peregrine’s eyes brimmed with admiration. “Ther fact that you can neutralize the poison in such a short time shows that you’re a genius. Let’s not forget that you were able to write down the prescription in detail despite the poison acting up within you. Tell me, who else among the specialists we have now is capable of such a feat?”
She’s extremely skilled and humble, and she treats everyone kindly. A young woman like this is indeed rare to find!
Peregrine’s compliments made Roxanne feel even more awkward. “God just happened to show me mercy, allowing me to guess the components of the antidote at the crucial time. Besides, producing the antidote was just as complicated. If not for your and Madilyn’s skills, I would have still been in a coma right now.”
She used the word “guess” as a show of her humility. Further impressed by her attitude, Peregrine continued with his lavish praise, “No wonder Harvey has been hiding you all this while. If everyone else had known about you earlier, I’m sure all the old fogeys would be falling over themselves to recruit you!”
Roxanne replied tactfully, “Professor Lambert’s guidance throughout the years has helped me keep my calm at the crucial moment.”
The smile on Peregrine’s face widened. “You have so much talent indeed.” He then turned to Archie. “Your children have equally impressed me with one smarter than the other. If he hadn’t helped me look for the medicinal herbs I required, I wouldn’t have made it in time.”
Roxanne beamed in pride as she gave her children a look.
“By the way, where’s Lucian?” Roxanne had scanned the room for Lucian upon regaining consciousness. When there was no sign of him, she began to worry.
In fact, she wondered if she had really come up with the antidote or if Lucian had gone to see Jack instead.
The possibility that flashed across her mind made her feel unsettled. Everyone exchanged glances at the mention of Lucian. Roxanne’s heart sank as she asked Madilyn, “What’s wrong? Did he go-”
Knowing Roxanne’s concerns, Madilyn explained before she could finish, “No. You can rest assured that he didn’t go and see Jack.” Noticing the skepticism in Roxanne’s eyes, Madilyn elaborated, “He did plan to go, but we managed to come up with the antidote on time. He dropped the idea and fed you the antidote instead.”
The answer didn’t address Roxanne’s question. “Then where is he now?” “He left after feeding you and making sure that it was working. I actually have no idea where he is…” Afraid that Roxanne was unconvinced, Madilyn added, “You can ask the children if you don’t believe me. They can vouch for the fact I’m telling you the truth.”
Roxanne turned to face the children, and Archie said, “I was with Aunt Madilyn and Mr. Peregrine the entire time. The antidote is genuine.”
Although his words brought a sense of relief to Roxanne, she was still concerned about Lucian’s whereabouts. Where else can he be at a time like this?
Just as she was feeling uneasy, she caught a glimpse of Jonathan at the corner. Jonathan answered awkwardly, “Lucian… might have something to do at the office. Cayden. came to see him just now. If you’re really worried, how about I give him a call?” Roxanne had no choice but to take his word for it. “It’s fine. He’s probably just busy.”
Despite her words, she still couldn’t shake the. niggling sense of dread. As the children began to chatter away, Roxanne gathered her thoughts and talked to them, comforting them in the process.
Seeing that Roxanne was distracted by the children, Jonathan used the opportunity to slip away. A few minutes later, a helicopter landed on the hospital rooftop. When Lucian alighted, Jonathan was already there to receive him.
“What’s the current situation?” Compared to the vicious expression he had shown Jack, Lucian’s face now was filled with concern.
Half an hour ago, he was about to drive off after speaking to Jack when he suddenly received Jonathan’s call informing him that Peregrine had successfully developed the antidote and was on his way to the hospital.
Given his faith in Roxanne’s prescription and Peregrine’s medical skills, Lucian hesitated a few seconds before turning off the engine to wait for their arrival.
It wasn’t until he fed Roxanne the antidote and saw her readings come down and her pain alleviated that his mind was put at ease.
He waited for Peregrine to examine her and confirm that the antidote was working before heading to Damaris Group without hesitation. Instead of going there for the antidote as they had agreed earlier, he had gone to teach Jack a lesson he would never forget.
Jonathan beamed in response. “She’s awake, and she even asked where you were.” Lucian furrowed his brows. “Did you tell her?”
Jonathan quickly shook his head. “No. I said that something came up and you had to leave for the office.” Lucian nodded in silence.
“Are you going to see Roxanne now?” Jonathan asked. Lucian pondered a moment and said, “Maybe later. All that matters is that she’s safe now.” He narrowed his eyes. “I want Jack to suffer the consequences of harming her first!”
Jonathan, who had grown up with Lucian, couldn’t help but be shocked. He was relieved that he never had to go against Lucian.
Otherwise, a miserable death would be the only fate awaiting him. Meanwhile, Jack was sent to the hospital by Kevin. After a calm journey, Jack finally regained his senses. “What is this place?”
Jack’s expression turned grim when he saw the name of the hospital. Kevin replied in a quivering tone, “It’s a hospital owned by Damaris Group. I figured it would be more convenient-”
Before he could finish, Jack chided, “You fool! Are you trying to tell the whole world that I got beaten up? Take me to a different hospital right away!”
Kevin had no choice but to do as he was told. Upon arriving at the hospital, he hurriedly helped Jack to get treated.
The sting of alcohol on his wound brought Jack’s mind to full attention. “Find out what Roxanne’s current condition is right now! Has she really woken up?”
Jack wanted to know the answer as soon as possible, for he refused to believe that someone could neutralize his poison in such a short time.
What frightened him even more was Lucian’s attitude when he left. Prior to this, he didn’t fear Lucian, as Roxanne’s fate lay in his hands. However, now that she had produced the antidote, Lucian would stop at nothing to make.
him and Damaris Group pay. Jack couldn’t help but shudder in fear. All my efforts were meant to expand Damaris Group, not shove it into an abyss!
Kevin acknowledged the order and left quickly. Fifteen minutes later, he returned with a grim look on his face. “What’s the situation?” Jack asked impatiently. Kevin hesitated, looking flustered. “Mr. Damaris, now isn’t the time to be concerned about Ms. Jarvis.”
The look on Kevin’s face caused Jack’s heart to sink. “What in the world happened?” Hanging his head, Kevin steeled himself and replied, “Just a moment ago, thirteen of Damaris Group’s warehouses have been seized by the police!”
He had not gone far from the hospital when the person in charge of the warehouses called him. Upon ending the call, he turned his car around immediately. “What?” Jack looked at him in disbelief. “Why have the police seized the warehouses? What’s the reason?”
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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