Chapter 1168

Jack scanned the surroundings, finding no sign of Roxanne. He hastily approached Lucian, who was about to leave.

“Where’s Ms. Jarvis?”

Lucian, incredulous at Jack's audacity, stopped and shot him an icy glare. “That’s none of your business. Stay out of it. I’ll take care of my woman.”

“Lucian Farwell!” Jack found the man unreasonable. “Do you know what situation Ms. Jarvis is in? She might die! It’s fine if you don’t want me to treat her, but you should have at least let me go with her! I can still provide emergency treatment en route to the hospital.”

He noticed Lucian's anger flaring. “I told you, this is none of your business! In fact, I’d like to know why you’re so worried about my woman!”

Jack frowned. “Have you been coveting her?” Lucian snapped.

“Roxanne has explained that she has no romantic feelings for you. She only sees you as a business partner, Mr. Damaris. You should cease acting on these feelings.”

Lucian glanced at Jack's hand on his arm and snarled, “Let go!”

Jack ignored him, insisting, “I’ll go with you to see her!”

Lucian’s temper exploded. He punched Jack in the stomach. Jack groaned, instinctively releasing Lucian and clutching his stomach.

“Stay away from her! If you keep pestering her, I’ll start wondering if you were responsible for her poisoning,” Lucian hissed, his gaze grim.

Jack, enduring the pain, gritted out, “Don’t make baseless accusations! If I poisoned her, why would I try to save her? I’m just worried about Ms. Jarvis!”

Lucian was already in the car. Without a glance back, he said, “I’ve already secured the best doctor and equipment. There’s nothing you can do that they can’t.”

He started the car and drove off. I’ve wasted too much time with Jack. I wonder how Roxanne is now.

Anger pulsed through Jack as he recalled the punches and watched Lucian drive away. I hope Lucian regrets this for the rest of his life if anything happens to Roxanne. As for those punches… one day, I’ll make him pay.

Just as Jack was stewing, Colby emerged from the research institute, looking around ostentatiously.

“Why are you alone? Where are Dr. Jarvis and Mr. Farwell? How is Dr. Jarvis?”

“Shut up!” Jack’s fury intensified at Colby’s words. Annoyance etched itself onto his face.

Colby froze, tentatively asking, “Is Dr. Jarvis…”

Jack interrupted, “Colby, why did the experiment go wrong? What exactly happened?”

Colby tensed, his neck prickling. Jack’s tone implied he already suspected Colby’s involvement.