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 specting 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''vee 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 rivalspeting for her
affection, Mr. Farwell?”
Lucian furrowed his brows as he said, “If he had made demands, I would haveplied with them.
However, Jack is deliberately stalling for time with me. I can''t wait any longer!”
What Lucian meant was that Jack had never made any demands in the first ce. All he was doing
was toying with Lucian using Roxanne''s life as bait.
Colby raised a brow and finally sat up straight again. “That''s because he''s a sted hypocrite. Of
course, we can''t count on him!”
After speaking, Colby narrowed his eyes and fell into deep thought.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this.
Lucion''s expression grew even more grim.
“Since the drug was administered through breathing, then how did Jack leave the room unscathed
when he was in the same ce as Dr. Jarvis? He must''ve ingested an antidote prior to the meeting. I''m
guessing that the antidote is only effective for a limited time. Otherwise, Jack would''ve been affected by
the drug as well after prolonged exposure to it.”
This conjecture was consistent with what the researchers and experts had raised, but somehow, Colby
was more observant.
It was only then that Lucian finally believed why Linda said that Colby had an extra edge when it came
to such matters.
Colby was 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 visualize if they were correct or
not.
Lucian, on the other hand, had no experience in this field. All he could do was wait for an oue with
bated breath.
After a while, Colby''s expression turned unsightly as he said, “There are hundreds of medicinal herbs
with varying properties. If you''re not careful, you can identally choose herbs that are in a state of
flux, constantly enhancing and inhibiting the other. I need to be very cautious. For the time being, I''m
unable to be certain.”
“But since Jack likely has something 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,e and see me again,”
Colby added.
Since Colby had a certain understanding of Jack and knowledge of medicinal herbs, he was still
confident that a solution could be found.
Two days?
Lucian was not sure if he could wait that long.
However, all he could do was agree since there was no other way.
“I understand. Thank you, Dr. Galloway,” said Lucian.
Colby nodded, but there was something on his mind.
Just as Lucian was about to turn and leave, he stopped him in his tracks. “Mr. Farwell?”
Lucian stopped and turned to face Colby. “Is there anything else, Dr. Galloway?”
Colby gave him the once over, and his gaze rested firmly on Lucian''s face.
He thought about how excessive his actions had been toward Roxanne and how furious Lucian had
been at the time.
If anything, Colby assumed Lucian would have hated him to the core.
Regarding his willingness to help, Lucian could have easily framed it as something he was obliged to
do.
However, he never imagined Lucian to be so courteous.
This came as a surprise to him.