Chapter 1741: Paying the Price

Jonathan beamed. “She’s awake, and she even asked where you were.”

Lucian frowned. “Did you tell her?”

Jonathan quickly shook his head. “No. I said something came up, and you had to leave for the office.”

Lucian nodded silently.

“Are you going to see Roxanne now?” Jonathan asked.

Lucian pondered. “Maybe later. All that matters is that she’s safe now.” He narrowed his eyes. “I want Jack to suffer the consequences of harming her first!”

Jonathan, Lucian’s childhood friend, was shocked. He was relieved he’d never had to oppose Lucian; otherwise, a miserable death awaited him.

Meanwhile, Kevin took Jack to the hospital. After a calm journey, Jack regained consciousness.

“What is this place?”

Jack’s expression turned grim upon seeing the hospital’s name.

Kevin stammered, “It’s a Damaris Group hospital. I figured it would be more convenient—”

Jack interrupted, “You fool! Are you trying to tell the world I was beaten up? Take me to a different hospital!”

Kevin reluctantly complied. He hurriedly arranged for Jack’s treatment. The sting of alcohol on his wounds brought him fully alert.

“Find out Roxanne’s condition! Has she really woken up?” He needed to know immediately; he refused to believe someone could neutralize his poison so quickly. What frightened him more was Lucian’s departure. Before, he hadn’t feared Lucian, as Roxanne’s fate was in his hands. Now that she'd produced the antidote, Lucian would relentlessly pursue retribution against him and Damaris Group. Jack shuddered. All his efforts had been to expand Damaris Group, not destroy it!

Kevin left to gather information. Fifteen minutes later, he returned, grim-faced.

“What’s the situation?” Jack demanded.

Kevin hesitated, flustered. “Mr. Damaris, now isn’t the time to worry about Ms. Jarvis.”

Jack’s heart sank. “What happened?”

Kevin, head bowed, said, “Thirteen Damaris Group warehouses have been seized by the police!” He’d received the news from the warehouse manager shortly after leaving the hospital.

“What?” Jack exclaimed incredulously. “Why? What’s the reason?” Damaris Group had cultivated a positive reputation and strong relationships with the government and police. Why were they being targeted?

Kevin replied cautiously, “The police suspect contraband is stored in our warehouses.”

Despair washed over Jack. He understood. He was paying the price Lucian had mentioned. Roxanne had indeed produced the antidote.