Chapter 1633: Powerless

Jack was interrupted mid-sentence when Hector struck him with his cane, shouting, “You bastard!”

Jack’s eyes were icy as he turned to his grandfather. “Grandpa, are you siding with an outsider?”

Hector had hoped Jack was innocent. He’d watched him grow up and believed his grandson incapable of such heartlessness. Even after Lucian’s accusations, Hector clung to that belief. But Jack’s taunting of Lucian shattered that hope. Though Jack’s words were carefully chosen, his attitude revealed his guilt. Hector saw through the carefully constructed façade, feeling profoundly disappointed. To think his grandson, nurtured since childhood, would commit such a terrible act behind his back… The sudden realization overwhelmed him.

After hearing Jack threaten Lucian, Hector snapped. He struck Jack again with his cane. “I’m on the side of justice! What have you done to Dr. Jarvis? Have you forgotten what I taught you? Medical knowledge is for saving lives, not harming them! How could you do something so horrible? I’m disappointed in you!” he roared.

Jack, furious at having his victory over Lucian snatched away, retorted, “This is between us young people. You should stay out of it. Besides, it’s hot. I’ll have the butler bring you indoors,” summoning the butler.

The garden’s atmosphere crackled with tension, a battlefield without the gunfire. The summoned butler, uncertain who to obey, anxiously watched the two men.

Hector slammed his cane to the ground. “Why are you here? I’m perfectly fine! He’s not in charge of this household!”

The butler, shuddering, retreated. As the tension escalated, Lucian observed with an impassive expression.

Old Mr. Damaris was unaware of Jack’s actions. Now informed, he would undoubtedly intervene and force Jack to save Roxanne.

“Well? Talk! What have you done to Dr. Jarvis? Mr. Farwell says she’s still unconscious! What did you do?” Hector’s voice was hoarse. He lamented, “I can’t believe Jack would go so far as to mess with the Farwell Group! We’re a prestigious medical family, but that’s all we are. We’re no match for a business empire like Farwell Group! If they decided to retaliate, we’d be helpless!”

Jack replied impatiently, “You should rest, Grandpa. A man your age shouldn’t worry about this. It’s bad for your health.”

Hector raised his cane again but didn’t strike. It was pointless. “If you truly cared, you’d apologize to Mr. Farwell and wake Dr. Jarvis!”