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!”

What Lucian meant was that Jack had never made any demands in the first place. All he was doing was toying with Lucian using Roxanne's life as bait.

again. “That's because he's a blasted hypocrite. Of course, we can't count on him!”

Colby narrowed his eyes and fell into deep

expression grew even more grim.

an antidote prior to the meeting. I'm guessing that the antidote is only effective for a limited time.

conjecture was consistent with what the researchers and experts had raised, but somehow,

said that Colby had an

and tried to determine if they were possible antidotes. In seconds, he could visualize if they were correct or not.

experience in this field. All he could do was wait for an outcome with bated breath.

herbs with varying properties. If you're not careful, you can accidentally choose herbs that

is virulent. For now, Dr. Jarvis will be fine. Give me two days. In two days' time, come and see me again,” Colby added.

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

Two days?

was not sure if he could

could do was agree since there was no other way.

Thank you, Dr. Galloway,”

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