Chapter 256: Chapter 256: Are You Threatening Me? (Part 2)
It’s Raina North calling.
As soon as Jasper Hawthorne answered the call, Raina North’s voice came from the other end: "Have the medicinal herbs not been fully collected yet?"
"They’re all ready."
"Then quickly bring them in; I’m waiting to use them."
Jasper Hawthorne dared not delay and hurriedly instructed the bodyguards to move the herbs into the research room.
The once tidy workstation was already covered with various processed herbs, and there was a late-night snack beside them, now completely cold.
Jasper Hawthorne was somewhat startled: "Did you... did you not sleep the whole night?"
"I’m not tired," Raina North replied briefly before directing the bodyguards to place the herbs where she needed them.
And then returned to her busy work,
Jasper Hawthorne watched Raina North’s busy figure, murmuring softly to himself: "Sister-in-law, Baby’s life is in your hands, please don’t be like that woman."
Thinking of Susan Kensington, Jasper Hawthorne’s eyes were filled with coldness and disdain, and recalling the past, he could hardly control the rage within.
...
AM.
Vincent Hawthorne held a press conference at The Celestial Hotel, announcing Baby Hawthorne’s condition.
Vincent Hawthorne, alongside Mrs. Hawthorne, appeared teary-eyed in front of the cameras and choked up several times.
Vincent Hawthorne said: "Baby’s situation is critical, and I, Vincent Hawthorne, representing The Hawthorne Group, promise that if anyone can cure my poor grandson, once Baby wakes up, we will recognize them as family friends, forging a lasting bond."
These words made everyone’s breathing grow heavy.
The Hawthorne Family, just securing a connection with them could lead to unimaginable prosperity, yet now they promise to acknowledge the next heir as a family friend, a genuine leap to greatness.
However, when they received Baby’s medical report, everyone was dissuaded.
The only good news was that someone had seen Master Foster a week ago.
Upon hearing this, Elias Hawthorne immediately dispatched people to search for him.
...
In the room, Chester examined Baby Hawthorne’s physical condition.
Old Mrs. Hawthorne asked anxiously, "Chester, how is Baby?"
Chester said: "The young master is not doing well; his heartbeat is weak, and there’s no pulse. With my current abilities, at best, I can only sustain his current state. But you must understand that if time drags on, the young master’s body won’t be able to handle it. Even if the poison hasn’t erupted, he will be exhausted."
Old Mrs. Hawthorne staggered, her legs nearly giving way.
Elias Hawthorne stared at Chester: "What if we find Void?"
"Are you referring to that girl known as the Ghost Doctor?"
"Yes, her."
Chester wasn’t surprised: "Indeed, it’s her."
Old Mrs. Hawthorne heard this and quickly inquired: "Do you know this girl?"
Chester shook his head and sighed: "Back then, my sister and I were both young and arrogant. After that incident, we didn’t stay in touch, and I didn’t even want to hear her news in daily life.
As time passed, people stopped mentioning my sister. It wasn’t until two years ago that I learned my sister had already passed away. That was when I regretted it, blaming myself for being too competitive. If I had been willing to set aside my pride earlier, I wouldn’t have missed seeing my sister one last time.
The only consolation was that my sister took on a pupil in her later years, someone said to be exceptionally talented, mastering my sister’s life teachings in a short time."
"Your sister’s pupil is Void?"
"Yes. It’s said to be an extremely filial child; my sister’s peaceful passing was thanks to this pupil."