On the Day I Was Kicked Out of the Wealthy Family, I Had a Flash Marriage with a Tycoon-Chapter 28: Do You Trust Me?

The faces of the people nearby changed instantly. Someone had actually poisoned Old Master Lockwood.

The doctor looked at Chloe Sterling in surprise. He had initially thought her too young and conceited, but it turned out she had real skill. A hint of admiration entered his eyes.

’If it’s really a neurotoxin, Old Master Lockwood’s chances are slim.’

The doctor’s expression turned grave. "If it’s really a neurotoxin, this kind of poison will rapidly destroy the cerebral nerves. It’s essentially incurable. Who would do this to the Old Master?"

Jasper Lockwood’s icy gaze shot toward the doctor. "Incurable!"

Butler Dawson asked hastily, "Incurable? Dr. Carter, are you certain?"

"If it is indeed a specially-concocted neurotoxin, the cerebral nerves have likely already sustained fundamental damage. The chance of a cure is minuscule..."

Dr. Carter had practiced medicine for many years and was well-renowned in Crestfall. If even he was powerless, then others would be at a complete loss.

Jasper Lockwood looked at his grandfather, whose eyes were shut tight, and commanded in a low voice, "Find a way! No matter the cost, my grandfather must be cured!"

After a moment of thought, Dr. Carter said, "Unless... unless we can find the legendary top-level pharmacist, Lynn Chester. But she’s incredibly mysterious and difficult to find. Even if we could, I’m afraid... Old Master Lockwood wouldn’t be able to hold on that long..."

Butler Dawson immediately said, "We have to try. I’ll send men to find Apothecary Chester at once."

"Wait!" After carefully inspecting the silver needles, Chloe Sterling finally spoke. "There’s no need to look for her. I have a solution."

At her words, the three of them turned to look at Chloe Sterling.

Chloe Sterling met Jasper Lockwood’s gaze, her expression earnest. "I can develop the antidote."

Butler Dawson and Dr. Carter looked shocked again, their surprise mingled with doubt. Although she had been the one to discover the poisoning, diagnosing the problem and creating an antidote were on completely different levels of difficulty.

Butler Dawson might not have known, but Dr. Carter was well aware that neutralizing this kind of toxin was akin to raising the dead. ’Chloe Sterling is so young, after all. How could she possibly have that much experience?’

Jasper Lockwood spoke up. "What do you need me to do?"

Chloe Sterling squeezed his hand and said softly, "Don’t worry. Just focus on finding the culprit."

A flicker of emotion crossed Jasper Lockwood’s eyes. "Alright."

Although the others were worried and skeptical, Jasper Lockwood trusted Chloe Sterling, so they didn’t dare say anything more.

Chloe Sterling took a small porcelain vial from her bag, removed a pill, and placed it in Old Master Lockwood’s mouth. "This pill will stop the toxin from spreading further," she explained. "As for the antidote, I’ll need some time to analyze the toxin’s composition before I can formulate one. Until then, keep a close watch on Grandfather. We can’t afford any more mishaps."

Jasper Lockwood commanded, "Henry Chamberlain, bring men over from the estate to stand guard over Grandfather in shifts, 24 hours a day. Refuse all visitors during this time. And have Marcus Quinn find the culprit."

"Yes, sir." Henry Chamberlain turned and stepped outside to make a call.

After a moment’s hesitation, Dr. Carter spoke up again. "Master Jasper, Madam, I still think we should look for Apothecary Chester. If we find her, an extra expert means more brainpower, which gives Old Master Lockwood a better chance."

Butler Dawson chimed in, "Indeed. Madam, while you analyze the toxin’s composition, we can begin the search."

Chloe Sterling understood their concern. If she kept objecting, it would inevitably arouse suspicion, so she relented. "Alright. Go ahead and search."

"Yes, Madam." Butler Dawson immediately left to see to it.

Before long, other members of the Lockwood family heard the news and rushed over, only to be stopped at the door by Butler Dawson.

A sharply dressed middle-aged man stepped out of a car, fuming. "Butler Dawson, what is the meaning of this? Our eldest uncle has been attacked! How dare you block us from entering on a matter this serious!"

From another car, a lavishly dressed woman added coldly, "Exactly, Butler Dawson. Why are you stopping us? Don’t tell me it was you who harmed the Old Master!"

The others chimed in, murmuring in agreement.

Butler Dawson said, "Third Young Master, Eldest Miss, these are Young Master Jasper’s orders. He has decreed that until the Old Master has recovered and the culprit is found, no one is to approach him."

Upon hearing that the order came from Jasper Lockwood, the crowd immediately fell silent.

After a long moment of silence, the woman spoke again. "We’re all just worried about the Old Master. Surely it’s fine if we just go in and see him from a distance."

Another young woman added, "That’s right. How is Grandfather, really? I’ll feel more at ease if I can just see him for a moment."

Butler Dawson replied, "The Old Master is still in a coma. The Young Madam is currently working on a treatment for him. Our people are also doing everything they can to find that highly skilled pharmacist. I’m confident the Old Master will be alright."

The middle-aged man retorted, "Even so, you should let us in for a look. Don’t tell me Jasper suspects us?"

"Exactly! It’s not as if we would ever harm the Old Master."

Just then, an icy voice cut through the air. "Who wants to come in?"

Jasper Lockwood’s tall figure appeared in the doorway. His formidable presence made the crowd unconsciously take a step back.

Jasper Lockwood’s piercing gaze swept over them. "I said that no one is to visit until my grandfather has recovered and the culprit has been found. Do you not understand?"

They had all become intimately familiar with Jasper Lockwood’s methods over the past few years; no one dared to cross him.

The woman said sheepishly, "Jasper, we’re just worried about the Old Master..."

Jasper Lockwood said coldly, "And what good would your looking do? If you have this much free time, you’d be better off trying to find a renowned doctor who can actually save my grandfather!"

The woman was left speechless.

"Butler Dawson," Jasper Lockwood stressed again, "I’ll say it one more time. Without my permission, no one is to enter the Lockwood Residence or go near my grandfather."

Butler Dawson bowed his head. "Yes, Young Master."

Jasper Lockwood turned and went back into the courtyard.

No longer daring to linger, the group departed sullenly.

In the room, Chloe Sterling was performing another round of acupuncture on Old Master Lockwood’s head. She then removed the silver needles to observe the changes.

Jasper Lockwood came to her side, his profound gaze fixed on the unconscious old man.

After a moment, Chloe Sterling removed all the silver needles and placed them in their case. She then turned, looked into the man’s eyes, and asked, "Jasper Lockwood, do you trust me?"

Without a shred of hesitation, Jasper Lockwood replied, "I do."

"Then don’t worry. Grandfather will be fine."

"Alright."

「The next day.」 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Before dawn, Chloe Sterling arrived at a laboratory at The Medical College. It was fully equipped, allowing her to quickly analyze the toxin’s composition.

Before entering the lab, she sent a message to Julian Xavier, letting him know she had something to take care of and would contact him later.

She was busy from morning until night.

News of the attempt on Old Master Lockwood’s life had already spread throughout the upper circles of Crestfall.

Emerging from the lab, Chloe Sterling went to the changing room, opened her locker, and took out her phone.

The screen showed more than a dozen missed calls and dozens of unread messages.

Chloe Sterling replied to the most important ones first.

Julian Xavier knew about the incident with Old Master Lockwood. Understanding she would be busy in her capacity as the Lockwood Residence’s Pharmacist, he had rescheduled their meeting.

Just then, Jean Kensington called again.

Chloe Sterling answered immediately. "Hello, Jean."

"Chloe, what’s going on with the Lockwood family? They’ve put out a worldwide call for you. Doesn’t Jasper Lockwood know that you’re Lynn Chester?"