Chapter 1627: Worse

“Mr. Farwell, should we have the specialists examine her again?” the hospital director suggested nervously. He didn't want to be involved, but the man before him was the CEO of Farwell Group; he couldn't afford to offend him. Simultaneously, the internationally renowned doctors behind him were equally unoffendable. He had to be the peacemaker.

Lucian’s glare silenced the doctors. They shivered and lowered their heads. Moments later, he coldly demanded, “Check her for poison!”

The suggestion stunned the director and specialists. Did Mr. Farwell suspect poisoning? It was a crime, though not unheard of among the wealthy.

The medical experts quickly composed themselves. Soon, most of the hospital's examination equipment was in the ward. The results came swiftly. The experts exchanged uneasy glances, hesitant to report to Lucian.

“Are the results in?” Lucian's anger was palpable at their silence.

A young expert finally stepped forward, presenting the reports. “M-Mr. Farwell, all tests are negative. There’s nothing wrong with Mrs. Farwell.” He nervously lowered his head.

Lucian’s fists clenched, veins bulging. Nothing had changed! If no poison was detected, what was wrong with Roxanne? What had Jack done?

Then, the young expert hesitantly suggested, “The Damaris family is prominent in traditional medicine. Perhaps a practitioner could help…”

Everyone had overheard Lucian’s conversation with Jack; the ward's quiet acoustics had made Jack's voice perfectly clear. Lucian's phone call had revealed the Damaris family's involvement. A traditional medicine practitioner might find a solution.

Doubt flickered in Lucian’s eyes. He ordered, “Bring the researchers from the research institute.”

The hospital director readily complied. If traditional medicine worked, he'd be free of this.

The ten-minute drive from the institute felt like an eternity.

Finally, several traditional medicine researchers arrived, their white coats carrying the scent of herbs. Linda led the group, her heart sinking at the sight of Roxanne. Since returning to the country, she'd become the institute's contact person. That morning, she’d received a call from the hospital. Learning of Roxanne’s condition, she'd immediately mobilized the researchers. She'd seen Roxanne’s illness the previous evening. Lucian's call confirmed the severity of Roxanne's situation, but she hadn't anticipated this.