Chapter 1709: Not a Chance

Roxanne? Wasn't she with Lucian? Why was she calling him instead?

Jack was skeptical, finally answering after a moment. “Ms. Jarvis, you’re awake?”

Roxanne’s voice, tight with anger, filled his ear. “I overestimated you, Jack. The Damaris family heir, a doctor—and you used your knowledge to poison me! Don't you think you've disgraced the family name?”

Jack’s eyes flashed. The corners of his lips curled into a sneer. “You still have the energy to criticize me? Impressive.”

“All thanks to you,” Roxanne retorted coldly.

Narrowing his eyes, Jack sneered. “Since you know I did it, remember your life is in my hands. Watch your attitude.” He then demanded coldly, “Where’s Lucian? Give him the phone.”

Roxanne refused instantly. “He has nothing to say to you! This is between us. Don't you dare threaten him again!” She would never be anyone’s weakness.

Her aggressive tone sent Jack into a fit of laughter. “Very well. Why do you think you regained consciousness? Lucian hasn’t told you? He only got the antidote from me—after agreeing to three conditions.”

Assuming Roxanne was unaware, he added arrogantly, “To get the antidote for you, Lucian agreed to terminate his cooperation with your research institute. Furthermore, he married another woman!”

He wasn't sure about the marriage certificate’s validity, but he hoped to provoke her. He expected outrage, but Roxanne remained surprisingly calm.

“I know all of this. Give up. I’m in charge of the institute. Even if we terminate the contract with Farwell Group, we won’t work with you.”

Regarding Lucian’s sham marriage, Roxanne decided to wait before revealing it.

“You have a death wish?” Jack was furious. “Roxanne, do you think Lucian got a real antidote yesterday?”

Roxanne’s voice was firm. “Of course, I know it wasn't real. But I'll develop the antidote myself. My life will only be in my own hands!”

Jack found this hilarious. Dumbfounded at first, he erupted into laughter. “You’ll develop the antidote? Stop dreaming! Is the Damaris family’s secret technique a joke to you? There’s no chance, even with Harvey’s help!”

Roxanne’s expression hardened at his disparaging remark about her professor. “I am Professor Lambert’s student. If I can develop an antidote to your poison, so can he. I’m not asking for his help because I don't want to worry him. You should show more respect!”

“Since you’re so confident, prove it. If you don’t have a second bottle of antidote by tonight, you’ll die. Don’t come crawling to me,” Jack sneered, hanging up before she could reply. He didn’t believe anyone else could create an antidote to his poison.