Chapter 1654 Created An Opportunity

“Why are you here alone? Where's Roxanne?”

Jonathan gingerly put that question forth, but at the mere mention of Roxanne, the atmosphere in the room dipped frightfully.

He hastily zipped his mouth and sat there silently, waiting for Lucian to speak first.

An indeterminate time passed before the man's voice broke the silence. He sounded bone-tired.

“Something has happened to Roxanne.”

Although Jonathan had long since drawn that conclusion, his heart still clenched when he heard Lucian's tone.

Based on his understanding of the man, Roxanne must be in real trouble this time.

“Is there anything I can do to help?” he voluntarily offered.

Putting down the cup of coffee, Lucian leaned back against the couch. He lifted his hands and covered his eyes, his voice beyond grim.

and she has been unconscious for a day and a night. I got a lot of doctors to check her over, but they are all helpless about her situation. They can't even tell what poison exactly is afflicting her!”

words, sheer shock deluged Jonathan. “Jack? He actually dared

he noticed Lucian's grave expression. Immediately, he forcibly suppressed the surprise within him and

has some connections. Many renowned doctors have gone into seclusion, and you can't hire them even if you've got money. But if I use my grandfather's name and implore them for help, I can probably budge one or two

called his assistant, ordering the latter to prepare the invitations that night itself before sending them

hoarse

displeasure. “There's no need for that between us. If we were really standing on formality, wouldn't I have to prostrate myself before you and Roxanne in gratitude when you've

to expand to almost

an even more esteemed reputation when Roxanne's

a long sigh without responding to

“Don't worry. Someone as kind as Roxanne will definitely pull through. In light of her having saved innumerable patients, God won't take her

he wasn't all that confident

society for the past few years and had a

what kind of insidious tactic

true.”

upright. He lifted a hand and picked up his cup of coffee, hoping to use the beverage to calm the turmoil within him. Unbeknownst to him, his hand holding the cup

that, Jonathan was shocked to the core.

Roxanne deeply, but he had never expected Roxanne's current situation to scare

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