"If you don't believe me, you can find some time to visit the mountain yourself," Faye replied calmly.Sandra's spirits plummeted further with Faye's reply. If she asserted it, it was likely the truth. "How could you possibly know?" Sandra inquired.The rear expanse of the Reed estate was entirely encased by walls and electric fencing. Regular individuals couldn't approach without triggering infrared alarms and being apprehended by guards. Even those with some expertise would struggle to gain access. The medicinal herbs flourishing on the back mountain were indispensable treasures for the Reed family's survival. It was impossible for just anyone to enter casually.Naturally, the demand for medicinal herbs from the Reed family was significant. The herbs cultivated on the back mountain were only a fraction of the vital ones they produced. The primary plantation was located elsewhere. Furthermore, most of the herbs from Yale Pharmacy were directly provided to the Reed family.Indeed
"What kind of poison is this?" Edward questioned, furrowing his brow as the situation spiraled out of control. Was it something beyond a typical love potion or drug? His younger sister was merely a college graduate, so what harm could she inflict on Felton?It seemed likely that Felton had rejected her advances, leading her to act out of frustration. From Edward's perspective, it wasn't a significant issue. She hadn't truly harmed Felton. However, Sandra's expression made him uneasy, especially with Faye, Avery's good friend, standing alongside her. An instinctual feeling warned him that this woman might pose a threat.Sandra remained silent while Roy frowned and said, "Sandra, please be honest." Despite fearing his heart might not withstand the shock, he couldn't shake the feeling that Felton's situation was worse than he imagined. Roy was no longer a young man, and yet he had to endure this stress. His emotions were a mess.Sandra lowered her head, gazing at Blake on the gro
The Reed family, formerly infamous for numerous scandals involving Lovers' Poison, had weathered significant turmoil over the years. For decades now, Sandra had taken charge, strictly overseeing the family's pharmaceutical research. She promptly suppressed anything related to banned substances, particularly those linked to Lovers' Poison, determined to prevent the family from repeating past mistakes.Layla's predicament, initially an accident resulting from manipulation and framing by others, raised internal suspicions within the Reed family. Sandra's two sons, one of average talent but ambitious, constantly sought control through Taylor's skills. The other, despite modest natural gifts, delved into researching various peculiar drugs, especially poisons. Though not directly involved with banned substances, what if, by chance …Furthermore, the Reed family held a position in Jorn City equivalent to the royal family's official medicine supplier. Sandra, a woman in control, faced
"Ah, ah … No ..."As the recording initiated, a woman's delicate voice emanated from the playback. Despite the absence of a video feed, an uncomfortably explicit scene unfolded on the screen.Karston's hand trembled as he gripped the mouse. The voice persisted. "Oh, darling, I … want it … Love me ..."Karston's quivering hand inadvertently prolonged the playback, leaving everyone in the vicinity frozen, bombarded by the explicit visuals and accompanying sounds. Was this the incriminating evidence Blake had mentioned?The woman in the video was unquestionably Blake herself. The man accompanying her remained mysterious. His back was facing the camera, leaving his identity obscured. Nevertheless, the shocking nature of the scene reverberated through the onlookers. Blake, just out of university and in her early 20s, the fiancée and future heir of the Keane family, engaging in such behavior before marriage was startling enough. The fact that she had recorded and brought it here to p
Margot shrugged and said casually, "That's right. Why would I frame you? We aren't friends or enemies. We aren't in conflict or at odds. You have nothing I want, so what can I get from setting you up?""Are you sure I have nothing you want? Don't forget that I'm close with a senior in the Medicine Association. You've always wanted to be introduced to him so that you can get into the association."Margot couldn't help but laugh at her words. "What kind of a joke is that? My grandmother is the vice-president of the Medicine Association, so why do I need to go through your senior to get in? Shouldn't I go to my grandma? Besides, my brother is a member there as well, so why would I seek help from an outsider?""That's a lie," Blake shouted. "I know that you and your father have been researching illegal medicine, so your brother and your grandmother will never let someone like you into the association. But the person you like is a member of the association, so you've always wanted to get
Faye's words were reasonable, so no one dared to refute them. Sandra agreed that she needed to get to the bottom of this matter since it took place in the Reed family's household. If the person involved was taken away, the Reed family would be left in a passive position. The Keane family clearly wanted to take Blake away with them as well, but considering the current state Felton was in, Roy had his hands full and had no energy to spare on Blake. All he wanted was to care for Felton so that he would recover before he could turn his attention to other matters. Edward pursed his lips, and despite the dark expression on his face, he faked a smile. "Ms. Brown, do you think that we would harm our own kin?"Faye smiled. "Of course not, Mr. Chase. When I said her life may be threatened, I am just worried that you might fail to protect her from the enemy."She chuckled. "The Reed family is an ancient lineage of doctors who know most about Lovers' Poison. Since Ms. Chase used a forbid
Margot instantly burst into laughter at Faye's words. "Haha! How interesting you are, Ms. Brown." Margot raised her chin and looked mockingly at Faye. Faye stood her ground and nodded without a word. Margot smirked. "Are you saying that you don't even need to touch her to know if she is pregnant?" Faye nodded. "That's right."Margot laughed for a long while, before stopping to stare contemptuously at Faye. "Who do you think you are? Who doesn't need to at least check on a patient to make a diagnosis? You can tell that she's pregnant without examining her? Hahahaha! If word gets out, people might think you are a miracle doctor, but anyone with common sense will know that you are scamming them."Sensing the strange atmosphere around her, she turned to Sandra. "Grandma, do you believe her?"There might be people out there who would believe Faye's words, especially since Blake was visibly experiencing the symptoms she listed. However, the Reed family came from a lineage
Faye stopped and watched as the smugness on Margot's face faded. It was replaced with panic and shock. Her smile widened at the sight and she slowly approached Margot, lowering her voice."Ms. Reed, you've been rushing things lately. That won't do. Considering your body's condition, you should know what would happen if you don't control yourself."With that, she turned and ignored the terrified look on Margot's face. "Mrs. Shaw, what do you mean?" Stunned by Faye's words, Sandra couldn't quite grasp the situation. Faye smiled. "Perhaps you should ask your granddaughter that, Mrs. Reed.""Nonsense!" Margot shouted hysterically. "What do you mean by toxins accumulating? I'm perfectly healthy and fine. That can't possibly happen."When Sandra began staring at her coldly, Margot panicked and said, "Grandma, don't listen to her. The Reed family is full of doctors, and you should know my body better than anyone. This woman is just trying to fool everyone."All Sandra knew wa