The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1644

Chapter 1644 Obliged To Do

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!"

in the first place. All he was doing was toying with Lucian

a brow and finally sat up straight again. "That's because he's a blasted hypocrite. Of course, we

narrowed his eyes and fell

same place as Dr. Jarvis? He must've ingested an antidote prior to

researchers and experts had raised, but

said that Colby had an extra edge when

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

not.

this field. All

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

grew

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

Colby had a certain understanding of Jack and knowledge of medicinal herbs, he was still confident that a

Two days?

if he could wait that

could do was agree since

understand. Thank you, Dr. Galloway," said

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