Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 171 Blue Hydrangea

“How’s his condition?” His words barely registered audibly.

Isabelle glanced upwards at the sound, her eyes showing a hint of redness.

Choosing to stay quiet, she cast her gaze downward, concentrating on the white mouse.

“Blue Hydrangea”

The substance turned out to be the toxin from the Dark Shadow.

What motivation would Dark Shadow have for using this gradual–acting toxin on old Mr. Harris?

Considering Dark Shadow’s skills, disposing of old Mr. Harris would have been straightforward. Choosing this complex method implies it wasn’t ordered by another.

A skilled hitman and a businessman wouldn’t typically hold a grudge, and even if they did, they wouldn’t opt for such a chaotic method.

What’s the rationale behind it?

In Taragon City, there’s only one person under the command of Dark Shadow capable of creating this specific poison: Heart K.

If it truly is Heart K, then his reasons shouldn’t be hard to figure out.

Isabelle’s mind raced with questions. Why go after the retired old man instead of George, who runs the show in the Harris family and holds the purse strings?

Could it be that he’s worried about the chaos that would erupt if George were to bite the dust, leaving him powerless to control the situation? Is he scheming by striking at George’s weak spot upfront?

Maybe he plans to slowly tighten his grip?

This old timer’s got some serious hunger for power.

Going straight for the jugular of the Harris family.

in the middle of the Harris

it’s Heart K, no wonder George couldn’t pin the blame.

into someone’s drink without a hint of evidence,

unsure of what she was

raised her head again and announced, “I’ve got

grabbed a pen and scribbled out a

examining it closely before nodding. “So this medicine doubles as a detoxifier. I’ll need to do some more tests.”

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Blue Hydrangea

gave him another prescription, which Mr. Garth eagerly accepted, his

Isabelle to reply. Mr. Garth suddenly understood, taking a sharp breath before adding. “Ah,

Mr. Garth’s respect

thought Miss Jenkins had the guts to pull off such a bold move? It seems this old dog of mine is in for a surprise.”

Garth felt a surge of excitement, having full faith in Isabelle’s daring strategy

none other than old Mr.

mind racing

toxin wasn’t overly complicated. Isabelle almost spoke up but decided

face, George sensed that things weren’t as bad as Mr. Garth made them out to be, so he held back from asking any questions.

not be available at Maven Apothecary. You need to send someone to get them quickly. Your father can’t wait, Isabelle directed

George

the ingredients commenced, Isabelle headed to check on the status

several silver needles piercing

George waited anxiously.

after, Isabelle came

word, she headed towards the laboratory without rushing.

she realised there wasn’t anything pressing to do in the lab, so she turned and settled into a nearby chair for a

stood in silence, quietly watching.

sat with crossed legs, her back against the chair, her head resting on the wall. Her hands lay relaxed. in her lap, her thumbs tracing idle

a hint of fatigue creasing her brow,