Jared's sudden closeness had Nicole's heart fluttering faster than usual. She took a while to process what he had said. When she did, her pupils dilated. "What are the results?"

Nicole did not expect him to tell her this information. His speedy resolution of the situation was commendable. She could tell there was something odd with Mr. Riddle Sr.'s medicine. However, she needed to identify the exact issue using professional laboratory tests to curate a remedy to the case.

Jared's eyes darkened, and his voice revealed a hint of coldness. "Mr. Riddle Sr.'s medicine is specially formulated. There were toxic ingredients added to the original nutrient neurovascular formulation. It was hard to detect the toxic ingredient and with prolonged use..."

"Chronic poisoning. Something that couldn't be detected medically." Nicole instantly understood. novelebook.comHer eyes turned cold. If Mr. Riddle Sr. continued the prescription, he would die of organ failure, and no one would have discovered the poison.

"That's right," Jared replied solemnly.

Nicole bit her lip, wondering, 'Who could it be? Who could be so ruthless?'

her mind, but she did not dare dwell on it. Only the Riddle family knew about her grandfather's condition, so only they could have the opportunity and motive to act. But Mr. Riddle

thoughts, he gently held her hand and said, "I have sent Janus to

nodded slightly, knowing this was the

of a personal doctor for the last few years. Despite his declining health, the butler pointed out that the doctor had not advised

it were not for Nicole's medical knowledge, she would never have been

a touch of determination. She had to expose

Riddle Sr.'s situation made Nicole miss the fact that Jared was so close to her.

with Daddy?" a sweet voice sounded. Soon, a little bundle of joy with chubby legs

instantly turned red. Only then did she notice they had gotten so close as they discussed Mr. Riddle Sr.'s case. Nicole had

a discontented grunt at this scene. He went over and squeezed between Jared and Nicole, not wanting them to be this close to each other. Nolan had promised his godfather that he would help him watch

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