Chapter 272

Estburg Hotel.

Alain and Eden headed straight to the presidential suite on the 22nd floor.

Inside, Skylar and Lucian were already waiting.

Lucian's condition had worsened over the past week.

When he saw Eden, he tried to sit up on the bed, but Eden stopped him.

Skylar helped Lucian sit up against the bedhead and poured a glass of water for both Eden and Alain.

Lucian looked at Eden, his tone filled with hope. "Can you really cure me?"

"Yes," Eden replied softly, taking a seat in front of him. "At someone's request."

Lucian immediately knew who had made the request.

He nodded, tears welling up. "When can I see him again?"

"I'll ask," Eden said, setting down her glass and taking out her needle pack. She checked Lucian's pulse, her expression serious. "The toxin is getting stronger. Stay here at Estburg for now, and I'll treat you every night."

"Toxin?" Lucian asked in shock. "I'm not sick from a disease?"

"There’s a subtle toxin hidden in your body that’s damaging your intern