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Chapter 236
Chapter 236
Although Charlie could not extract the key information, he could guess how the shareholders intended
to manipulate Aiden.
It was nothing more than the conclusion they had guessed beforehand about using Elaine’s life as
leverage.
Thinking of that, he hurried toward the door of the operating room.
He was now Zachary and had maintained a good relationship with the Shaw family. It was perfectly
normal for him to show concern when he heard that Elaine was undergoing an operation.
Cecilia and Aiden were waiting anxiously outside the operating room. Charlie did not see Evan and
Christopher, so he casually asked it. Cecilia explained, “Evan hasn’t recovered from his serious injury
and is in a coma. After he had undergone emergency treatment, he was transferred to the intensive
care unit. Christopher, having tended to his torn lacerations, was then sent back to the sterile room due
to his weakened condition.”
After saying that, she looked at Aiden. “Aiden, I’ll go to the laboratory to check on how Professor
Farsons‘ detoxification is progressing. Let me know if Grandma Elaine comes out of the operating
room.”
Aiden understood that Cecilia was going to test Jeffrey, and he nodded. “Go ahead. Professor Farsons
only arrived yesterday, so it’s normal that there’s no progress. Don’t be too impatient.”
Cecilia understood what Aiden was getting at. He was referring to Elaine’s poisoning rather than
assisting Christopher with detoxification.
“Don’t worry, Aiden. I know what to do.”
When Cecilia was about to leave, Charlie stated, “I actually have some company matters to discuss
with Professor Farsons. Let’s go together.” Charlie was worried that Jeffrey might become desperate
and target Cecilia.
Soon, they arrived at the laboratory.
Charlie could not enter as he was neither an employee of the hospital nor granted special permission.
Therefore, he directly called Jeffrey out and asked about the progress of the new drug.
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Jeffrey explained that the new drug had received sales approval and had been publicized. Presently,
they were awaiting production to meet the demand, so they could start selling it to make money.
Jeffrey has been closely monitoring the production, as not just anyone could enter the pharmaceutical
production facility.
After a brief discussion on the production situation, he added with a smile, “Mr. Jennings, a simple
phone call from you would suffice for such simple matters. You don’t have to come here in person.”
Charlie, calmly in the face of Jeffrey’s suspicion, replied, “She wanted to find you, and I just tagged
along.”
Cecilia seized upon the opening and inquired, “Professor Farsons, have you made any progress in
developing the antidote? An unexpected situation happened to Christopher today and his condition
worsened.”
“Ms. Yancey, Mr. Forte’s health is in a dire state. You shouldn’t have helped him get discharged from
the hospital, nor should you have
allowed him to wander around outside.”
In other words, he was implying that Christopher should stay in the hospital.
Cecilia did not fall for his trick and explained, “Today is a special day. He has to go out. It’s the same
even if Christopher is in the hospital.”
After saying that, she asked again, “Professor Farsons, have you developed the antidote?”
“Not yet. There’s been some progress, but the specifics will depend on the test results.”
“Okay. Thank you for your hard work, Professor Farsons. I have one more thing I’d like to consult you.”
Jeffrey could guess what Cecilia was going to say.
However, he pretended not to know and asked, “Ms. Yancey, is there anything you need to consult me
about your exceptional medical skills?”
“I may have good medical skills, but I still can’t detoxify Christopher. Professor Farsons, that’s why the
matter I want to consult is concerning poison.”
“Ms. Yancey, you make me sound like an expert at poison.”
Cecilia looked at him and asked with a smile, “Are you not?”
Although there was nothing wrong with her statement, Jeffrey still felt
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that Cecilia seemed to know something.
He chuckled heartily. “There’s no strict division between medicine and poison. Ms. Yancey, you’re not
wrong. So, tell me, what kind of poison would you like to know more about?”
After asking, he immediately added, “However, let me make it clear right away that I may not be able to
give you a satisfactory answer.”
Cecilia nodded and proceeded to recount in detail everything she could remember about the poisonous
gas.
“Professor Farsons, have you heard of this poison?”
“I haven’t heard of it. Would you like to have the poison brought to the laboratory for analysis?”
“It’s already been delivered, and the director of the laboratory took care of it personally. Professor
Farsons, I won’t trouble you further since you’re not familiar with this poison. Please pay careful
attention to Christopher’s poison.”
After Cecilia finished speaking, she left with Charlie.
It wasn’t yet the time to confront Jeffrey, so she refrained from taking any action against him.
After entering the elevator, she tapped her fingers and her thigh, using Morse code to ask. “Charlie, will
Jeffrey devise an antidote?”
Charlie did not dare make any promises on that and gently shook his head.
The “Wolf Killer” organization was primarily focused on causing harm and had no desire to create a
life–saving antidote unless significant profits were involved.
For example, they might use Elaine’s life as leverage to force Aiden to open a specific border crossing.
Therefore, Charlie remained uncertain about whether Jeffrey would have an antidote.
Elaine was still undergoing emergency treatment when they returned to the operating room.
Suddenly, the operating room door swung open, and a nurse hurriedly stepped out.
Cecilia gazed at the still–on overhead light and realized that the nurse had come out to deliver the
news of a critical condition.
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It was just as expected.
“Mrs. Shaw is old and in poor health. It’s quite likely that she might not make it through the procedure,
so her family members should be mentally prepared.”
Those words hit like a heavy hammer, striking mercilessly at the hearts of the three.
Aiden tried to stabilize his emotions and asked, “What’s the current situation? Have they identified the
poison?”
“Mrs. Shaw developed complications during the operation, and her condition is very critical. The blood
samples were sent to the laboratory immediately, and there are no results at the moment.”
After saying that, the nurse returned to the operating room.
Aiden’s brows furrowed, and his eyebrows were almost knotted.
The feeling of helplessness, where they could do nothing but wait, was incredibly tormenting.
The worry on Charlie’s face was also obvious.
In truth, they all understood that Elaine was not in immediate danger for the time being because “Wolf
Killer” had not yet made a move.
Cecilia uttered, “Aiden, I’m a capable traditional medicine practitioner. I’ll go into the operating room
and take a look.”
She didn’t like to sit idly by. She would never rely on others if she could take matters into her own
hands.
Aiden nodded. “Go ahead, but don’t put too much pressure on yourself.”
“Okay.”
Before entering the operating room, Cecilia made a detour to the traditional medicine pharmacy and
then entered the operating room with the special approval of the director.
Cecilia gazed at Elaine, whose complexion was pale and devoid of vitality. That caused Cecilia’s eyes
to well up with tears.
Nevertheless, she tried to stabilize her emotions. Cecilia maintained her composure as she
approached the operating table.
She administered the finest tonic in the hospital into Elaine’s mouth and protected her vital points with
silver needles.
The combination of traditional and modern medicine had an obvious effect, and the extremely low heart
rate rose a little.
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At that time, Aiden, who was outside the operating room, received a call from “Wolf Killer.”
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