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?'

not dare dwell on it. Only the Riddle family knew about her grandfather's condition, so only they could have

if Jared read her thoughts, he gently held her hand and

Nicole nodded slightly, knowing this was

under the care of a personal doctor for the last few years. Despite his declining health, the butler pointed out that the doctor had not advised stopping the prescription. That seemed suspicious in

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

had a touch of determination.

Mr. Riddle Sr.'s situation made Nicole miss the fact that Jared was so close to her. However, she did not feel awkward and uncomfortable. On the contrary, she felt safe and empowered

with chubby legs came over and smiled with glee as she saw

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

let out 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

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