The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call

Chapter 1729

Chapter 1729 Hope

After Seraphine left, Arwel turned to Dave. "There's one loose end we haven't tied up. Patient Zero is still lying in the hospital room. That's our first research subject."

Dave raised an eyebrow dismissively. 'It should be fine. They won't pay attention to it. Besides, Cascadia's medical technology isn't advanced enough for them to figure it out."

Meanwhile, Wynter was piecing together the broader implications of the situation. She realized that this pandemic was only the beginning.

In her analysis, the foreign powers involved intended to use this crisis to plunge Cascadia-and potentially the world-into a passive state.

From the initial outbreak to regional quarantines, the fallout could spiral into disruptions that would severely hinder Cascadia's development, even causing economic regression.

Having clarified her thoughts, Wynter pulled out her phone and dialed a number.

A familiar elderly voice answered from the other end. "Wynter, if you'd waited any longer to call, I'd have thought you'd forgotten me."

It was none other than Jackson.

Wynter's tone grew serious. 'Mr. Munn Senior, this pandemic could impact Cascadia's development on a massive scale, potentially causing economic setbacks."

Jackson's expression turned equally solemn. "Are you trying to say that foreign powers are trying to use this pandemic to put Cascadia in a passive position?'

"Yes, Mr. Munn Senior. That's my preliminary conclusion, though it may only be the tip of the iceberg," Wynter replied.

Over the phone, Jackson exuded the commanding presence of an experienced leader. "Wynter, tell me what you need, and I'll make the arrangements. I'll also convene a meeting with the higher-ups to share your assessment."

"I'm sure Lucas has informed you about the spy in Colifernia, but for now, that's secondary. What we urgently need is cross-provincial support for the hospitals in Colifernia. The current medical staff and facilities are clearly insufficient.

"Additionally, I'll personally lead a team to develop a treatment for this virus. But I can't guarantee how quickly the results will come. Stabilizing the situation in Colifernia will require a significant influx of doctors from other provinces."

Jackson readily agreed. 'I'll arrange for nearby provincial hospitals to provide support immediately. Just focus on your research. I'll deal with the situation outside. And be careful."

With that, he ended the call and turned to his secretary. 'Get in touch with major hospitals near Colifernia immediately. Request voluntary assistance for Colifernia. No coercion."

The secretary nodded and quickly left to execute Jackson's orders.

Left alone, Jackson stood by the window, gazing at the vast and prosperous land before him. "Wynter, you can do it. You're my last disciple, and I have faith in you."

His words were heard only by himself.

Wynter then sought out Drexel. 'For the foreseeable future, I'll be in the lab working on a special treatment for this outbreak. The hospital's daily operations will fall to you. Don't use doctors you don't trust, and don't doubt those you trust."

"Understood, Ms. Quinnell. I'll personally ensure the hospital runs smoothly,' Drexel replied.

Suddenly, he seemed to recall something. 'Ms. Quinnell, there's one thing I forgot to mention. Dave and Arwel treated a patient when they first arrived at the hospital. This was before the outbreak.

"That patient had a high fever, persistent cough, severe vomiting, and diarrhea. Eventually, they fell into a coma. Would you like to take a look?"

Wynter's mind immediately jumped to the secret passage from which the two had escaped. It led to a hospital ward, where she saw a comatose patient.

Drexel's words sparked a realization. Instantly, she asked, 'Do we have that patient's records?"

Drexel thought for a moment. "I think the patient was from the area near the farmers' market."

Wynter's eyes lit up.

Previously, at the Summit Hospital, Nigel had mentioned Patient Zero was also linked to the farmers' market. It dawned on her that the individual at the Summit Hospital might not have been the true Patient Zero. The real one could be here!

Wynter began making her way to the first-floor ward, and Drexel followed closely behind.

When Wynter first encountered the patient, she assumed they were simply another one of Dave and Arwel's victims. Now, she realized this might be their initial test subject-Patient Zero.

Wynter wore a mask and stepped into the ward. She gestured for Drexel to stay outside to avoid potential exposure.

At the Utopia Hospital of Howlbay, the director, Stefan Althea, gathered the nurses and doctors for an urgent meeting.

He spoke slowly, his tone heavy with gravity. "Everyone, I've just received a notice. Colifernia is experiencing a serious outbreak and is in desperate need of medical support. This will be a voluntary mission-no one is obligated to go."

deep breath before continuing, "However, I must be honest. This mission carries

he could finish, voices rose one after

like a parent's!

too! I may be a nurse, but I can take care of

Dr. Althea We're doctors. Who will the people rely on

precious, but I am not afraid. If we must risk our lives to save others, so

"I'll go, too!"

"Good. You're all outstanding! Time is of the essence, so pack your

this. 20 people are leaving, and all 20 must come back! You'll return

unique spirit of unity among Cascadia's

observed the patient lying on the hospital bed. She skillfully inserted silver

twitched, and his eyes slowly opened, meeting Wynter's gaze. He appeared disoriented, unsure of

keep this brief. What happened from the time you were admitted to the

seemed to recall something. 'Ms. Quinnell, there's one thing I forgot to mention. Dave and Arwel treated a patient when they first arrived at the hospital.

vomiting, and diarrhea. Eventually, they fell into a coma. Would you like

the two had escaped. It led

sparked a realization. Instantly, she asked, 'Do we have that

for a moment. "I think the patient was

Wynter's eyes lit up.

mentioned Patient Zero was also

dawned on her that the individual at the Summit Hospital might not have been the true

making her way to the first-floor

of Dave and Arwel's victims. Now, she realized this might

She gestured for

Stefan Althea,

gravity. "Everyone, I've just received a

desperate need of medical support. This

obligated to go."

"However, I must be honest. This mission carries significant risks. There is a high chance of

could finish, voices

A doctor's heart is like a parent's!

a nurse, but

We're doctors. Who will the people rely on if we retreat at a

is precious, but I am not afraid. If we must

"I'll go, too!"

eyes welled with tears. "Good. You're all outstanding! Time is of the essence, so

depart

all 20 must come back! You'll return victorious, and I'll

you back with a

the unique spirit of unity

observed the patient lying on the hospital bed. She skillfully inserted

acupuncture points.

twitched, and his eyes slowly opened, meeting Wynter's gaze. He

him awake, Wynter spoke. "Let's keep this brief. What happened from the time you were admitted to

Asquith, more patients with high fevers just

where possible. If that's still not enough, set up

the corridors!'

in Terry's body. She discovered that it was highly destructive, especially to the elderly. Those with weaker immune systems

in bed 5 is struggling

bed 7 is coughing up

bed 15 can't

from hearing these reports from the nurses. These were all

stake.

your absolute best to care for each patient!"

a sip of water

a convoy of vehicles approached Colifernia from the highway. Inside the cars

suited up in protective

dangerous as the cholera epidemic. I

out a marker and wrote each person's surname on the

the highway entrance, waiting to welcome the convoy. Each officer took

hospital.