A beat later, Jonathan took a deep breath and steeled himself before asking, "So, how are things between the two of you? If you're not planning to be involved with her anymore, I'll treat her like any other doctor the next time she checks up on Grandpa, and I won't be so courteous."

Seconds later, Lucian replied, "Just treat her the same as usual."

"She's going overseas soon anyway; she won't have many chances to check up on Old Mr. Queen anymore," he added.

Relieved that Lucian was still interested in Roxanne, Jonathan quietly let out a sigh. He then steered the conversation toward Roxanne's recent troubles.

"Ahem. Also, when Dr. Jarvis examined Grandpa yesterday, she mentioned their research institute has encountered some problems," Jonathan said, smoothly changing the subject.

Lucian immediately turned to him. "What happened?"

Jonathan explained, "Dr. Jarvis treated Grandpa because all the herb suppliers in Horington refused to work with their research institute. That's why she came to the Queen family to get a public contract for us to sell them herbs at half price. She successfully treated Grandpa, so I signed the contract as promised. With Queen Group leading the way, most suppliers started collaborating with the institute again. However, for the past few days…"

Jonathan paused, watching his friend's expression. He saw a frown.

After a pause, Jonathan continued, "The same thing happened. All the herb suppliers in Horington received warnings against working with Dr. Jarvis's institute. Queen Group is now their only business partner."

Wrath appeared on Lucian's face. "Who did this?"

Jonathan hesitated, then decided not to reveal the answer immediately. He patted Lucian's shoulder and said mysteriously, "That's all I can tell you. I'm sure this won't be difficult for you to investigate yourself."

Sonya was an elder, and ultimately, this was Lucian's family matter. He didn't want to overstep.

Jonathan assumed Lucian would investigate the next day at work or later. To his surprise, as soon as he finished speaking, Lucian ignored him, pulled out his phone, and made a call.

Meanwhile, Cayden had just finished cleaning and lay down when his phone rang—Lucian's ringtone. He sat up and answered, "Mr. Farwell, what can I do for you?"

"Find out who's been contacting the major herb suppliers in Horington under Farwell Group's name and who's preventing them from working with VR Research Institute," Lucian instructed.

Cayden readily agreed. After the call ended, confusion hit him.

Farwell Group wasn't heavily involved in the medical industry. Why was Mr. Farwell asking him about this? Why was someone from Farwell Group contacting herb suppliers?

Despite the strangeness, Cayden immediately began his investigation. It concerned Farwell Group, and as Lucian's assistant, it was easily handled.

He soon discovered the truth, which left him shocked.

VR Research Institute was Ms. Jarvis's institute, and the person Mr. Farwell wanted him to investigate was… Mrs. Farwell.

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