Chapter 35  Michael praised, “Fran, you truly live up to being Dr. Alcker’s protegel Your medical skills put us men to shame!”  Francesca could not help but feel snug at the compliment, glancing at Andrew.  She said in a condescending tone, “Well, Andrew I’m sure my detoxification technique and medication choice are beyond your capabilities. Since you watched the whole process, you might want to take notes. It could really improve your skills.”  Andrew just shook his head with a smile, which prompted Francesca to raise an eyebrow. She asked, “What? You seem unconvinced.”  “Oh, I’m convinced,” Andrew replied. “It’s not every day you see someone put on such a dramatic show with zero actual results. That’s quite an achievement.”  Francesca’s expression turned cold. “Are you questioning my medical expertise?”  Coming from a prestigious medical family with a legendary grandfather, she had always been confident in her abilities and could not tolerate any challenge to her skills.  “I wouldn’t dare question your expertise. You’re the chief doctor, after all,” Andrew stated flatly. “I’m just wondering why Eunice still looks the same as she did before your treatment.” Francesca yelled, “How dare you! Are you blind? Eunice is clearly fine now!”  Michael shook his head with a sneer. “Lauren, this pretty boy of yours must be blind. Eunice is fine, yet he claims the poison isn’t neutralized. I’m starting to think he’s mentally challenged.” Lauren glanced at Andrew, puzzled by his assertion. “Dr. Lloyd, are you saying there’s still poison in her system?”  “It’s not residual poison, but rather, the poison was never neutralized in the first place,” Andrew commented.  Francesca mocked, “I see what you are now. You’re not just incompetent, but you’re desperate for attention.”  “You’re overconfident, and you’re underestimating me,” Andrew remarked coldly. “Tell me, you’ve neutralized the poison, where are the toxins that should have been expelled?”  Francesca sneered. “Didn’t you see me use the antidote? Once it neutralizes and kills the, toxins, there’s nothing left to expel.”  Michael’s face darkened. “Someone get this idiot out of Rhodes Corporation. He’s just all talk, and it’s irritating.”  Try touching Dr. Lloyd and see what happens,” Lauren warned.  Michael smirked. “Of course you’d defend him. Fine, let’s see how this clown ends his  if  +25 BONUS.  Chapter 38  performance”  Andrew glanced at Francesca dismissively. “Your antidote is a generic type that only works on common polsons. Did you really think someone targeting Ms. Rhodes would use something so basic? And frankly, besides the large ‘assets‘ you flaunt, you lack where it counts.”  Before Francesca could react to his insult about her intelligence, Andrew continued. “Let me tell you the truth–your antidote had no effect. All it did was temporarily stop the poison from circulating.”  “Oh really?” Francesca challenged angrily. “Then why is Eunice conscious and moving around?  Andrew’s lips curved into a knowing smile. “Are you sure she’s fine?”  As if on cue, Eunice’s face suddenly turned a sickly blue–gray color, and she collapsed to the floor. Even Michael, who knew nothing about medicine, could tell this was a severe sign of poisoning.  Francesca stood there in shock, stammering, “H–How is this possible?”