Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 1588: Oh, the mind was brilliant, yet so slow in matters of the heart.

"It's impossible. I tried everything, Professor, but it's all futile. The only solution is to slow down and lessen its effects, but there's no antidote for that drug."

People might call Dean a natural genius, born with a gift of vast knowledge that had already brightened his future. Whether in business or the medical field, he could thrive in either or any path he chose.

But Dean never truly considered himself a genius. Smart, perhaps, but never the gifted one others thought him to be.

When he said he had tried everything, he meant every facet of that word.

Dean didn't just attempt a few solutions to the problem or browse a few books to refresh his memory. Even after leaving the research team, he kept up with the latest medical developments through articles and online conferences. He delved deep into the drug not only to understand its properties but also why it was priced so high.

He managed to access a site that sold the drug and, to his surprise, found it priced ridiculously high. Wondering why, he spent an entire night researching until he discovered the reason behind its exorbitant cost.

There was no antidote.

This drug was lethal, with a 99.9 percent chance of killing anyone who ingested it. The remaining one percent was a slim chance of survival, akin to a miracle.

"I see," Professor Singh nodded in understanding. "You should inform Penny about this."

"No way."

"Dean."

"Professor, like I said, I'm not here to help her. I just used it to distract myself and get away from my overbearing cousin, who thinks her comforting words can console me." He rose slowly and politely faced the professor. "Thank you for the drink. I'm heading off now."

Professor Singh sighed softly, nodding. He watched Dean walk away, still seated on the bench. As Dean disappeared into the distance, Professor Singh tilted his head back, gazing at the sky.

"I've always rooted for him, but I fear... unless he finds the courage to confess to Penny, someone else may beat him to it."

of time to express his feelings to Penny. Given Dean's personality, the professor wouldn't be surprised if he

a moment before pushing himself up. He walked back toward the building; he had come here for something specific, but Dean had distracted him. As he was

the entire night. Stepping closer, he glanced at the notes, a faint smile

left her a direct note, but in his own

the professor sighed

remain single for quite some time," he murmured, walking away from

But she wasn't.

yet so

the

blinked, then blinked again, watching his sister peeking out

backyard. Frowning, he

on the patio. Even after dinner, he had found her in their small lounge on the mezzanine, still

backyard, Theo tiptoed over to her.

see except a few maids

a shallow breath and turned, jumping in surprise

patted her chest, her expression momentarily annoyed

a body in the backyard?" he asked.

"Brother Theo, if I were hiding a body, why would

Is there something out

Not something, but someone.

what was bothering her; he often provided clarity. Yet, another part held her back. This was about

turning her eyes back to the window. "It's just...

new maids around the house. I'm not used to

to have

him. "That's not what I mean. I'm just not

staff were with us for years, so we're all used to them. Mom needed extra