The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 39

Noella said nonchalantly. “I know you didn’t prescribe it, but if you don’t show up and

something happens, that medicine will be on your head.”

Calvin’s cold sweat was streaming down his forehead like a leaky faucet!

Ashlyn was Marcel’s better half! If this were ancient times, she would be at least a lady with a royal command. If something went wrong on his watch, he might as well kiss his career goodbye.

Just the thought made Calvin shiver!

“How did this end up in Ashlyn’s medicine?” He asked.

“The nurse said she added it herself, but you know as well as I do that Nourishment Pills are like hen’s teeth on the black market. Our country’s got a tight grip on that stuff.”

Calvin nodded and frowned. “You’re right. Even with my connections, scoring that medicine is no cakewalk, let alone for a septuagenarian dowager…”

Because the medicine was so hard to come by, if anything happened to Ashlyn, he, as her primary physician, would be in hot water!

“I want you to give Ashlyn a thorough check–up. From what I’ve noticed, she’s been a bit off her rocker.

Ashlyn had been muttering in her sleep, fussing over whether Marcel was cheating on her.

At her age, if she was fussing about her husband cheating, that was probably an early sign of Alzheimer’s, a prelude to dementia.

Calvin nodded. “Alright, I’ll check her out in a bit. But what about the medicine?”

Just holding the medicine was making Calvin feel like he was holding a hot potato!

Noella glanced at him coolly.“I swapped it for some jelly beans this morning, and she didn’t notice. Just find a similar placebo to tide us over and hold off on giving her the real deal.”

“Okay, you got it. What brings you here anyway? Did the Schnabel family rope you in for Ashlyn’s check–up? Fancy joining my lab? We offer a competitive package with full insurance and a housing fund!”

Noella did not know what to say. The reason Noella had blocked Calvin so many times was precisely because he just wouldn’t stop yapping!

She brushed him off with an excuse. “I’ve joined Ulrich’s lab, so zip it.”

She would just have to give her brother a heads–up later.

Calvin was petrified.

What a shame!

12:28

the just–awoken Ashlyn, “Madam, let’s do a more detailed check–up today, Mr.

had Ashlyn’s number by now.

that Marcel had undergone some procedure, Ashlyn would

the same

as soon as Calvin mentioned it, she eagerly extended her hand.

Professor Calvin.”

a peculiar medicine in your mix.

had a lot of faith in Calvin’s medical

at the mention of

she prayed for in church just for me. And you know, I really did feel a whole lot better

Brought by Yvonne?

cure indeed – it makes you feel like Hercules at first, but

get her hands on the Nourishment Pill?

dutiful

glance at Noella

watching like a bump on a log while she’s getting checked

be running back

check–up, Calvin shot Noella

out by tomorrow, and you’re in tip–top shape right

million, Professor Calvin. Noella, see the professor out, will you?”

“Sure.”

them left

their retreating figures. Calvin was still chatting with Noella, and her brow furrowed

extra words with Yvonne when she was around, just sticking to medical advice. Why did he become

be that she had some serious ailment he didn’t dare

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must be that vile Sienna’s doing!

more convinced she became. In a rage, she

just want to see me dead! Well, I won’t make it easy for

through the

with Noella when he heard the commotion inside, along with the sounds

said matter–of–factly, “That seals it. Premonitory Alzheimer’s,

was riddled with severe delusions.

condition was not going

a sigh.

arrange to adjust her medication.”

for the trouble.”