Chapter 442: Whenever I Think Of Her, She Appears
“I’ll do it,” Cheryl declared.
Seeing her mother’s distress, Cheryl took charge. She stepped forward, signed the surgical consent form, and then turned to her mother. Seeing the worry etched on her mother’s face, she softly comforted her, “Mom, don’t worry. Dad is a good man, and good things will come his way. He will be alright.”
“Yeah, Mom, Dad will definitely get better,” Caleb added, offering Scarlet comfort.
Left with no other choice, Scarlet could only nod, hoping for the best. Otherwise, losing Rupert, her lifelong companion, would be unbearable.
Cheryl sighed, feeling profoundly helpless. She knew her mother wouldn’t recover until her father did. And all of this was Janessa’s fault. Had she not stirred up trouble, Rupert wouldn’t have collapsed. If not for Janessa, their family wouldn't be facing this misfortune. Therefore, Cheryl was determined to make Janessa pay.
Cheryl asked Caleb to stay with their mother, then left to find the doctor. From afar, she called out, “Doctor, wait!”
The doctor turned, puzzled. “Miss, is there something else you need?”
“Yes,” Cheryl nodded earnestly. “Can you tell me what caused my father’s poisoning? What drug was involved?”
The doctor seemed troubled. “After all, this medicine is banned. The fewer people who know, the better.”
Cheryl, understanding his predicament, pulled him to a secluded area. “Doctor, my father’s condition deteriorated because of this drug. I need to know what it is. Do you understand?” she pleaded.
The doctor, after being discreetly pressed by Cheryl, revealed the details of the drug. Cheryl thanked him and left, immediately arranging a meeting with Madelyn.
Madelyn was free, and they quickly found a café. Once seated, Cheryl whispered, “Madelyn, I’ve uncovered the drug Janessa used to harm my father! That despicable woman gave him banned medication, forcing him to seek treatment abroad.”
Madelyn remained composed. “Janessa is extreme; there’s hardly anything she wouldn’t do.”
“Exactly! We had her locked up last time, but her aunt bailed her out. Janessa then went to the company and caused a ruckus; I was nearly choked to death!” Cheryl said angrily, touching her neck, still shaken by the trauma.
Madelyn laughed, then grew confused. “Did you say Janessa was released?”
“Don’t you know?” Cheryl exclaimed, “I can’t believe her aunt bailed her out!”
Madelyn’s expression darkened. She knew Janessa would be released, but not so swiftly. Indignation filled her. How could Janessa be freed after everything she’d done?
“Her aunt is the reason she acts with impunity, right?” Madelyn said, her eyes darkening. “I bet a relative taught her to drug your father. Otherwise, where would she get the idea?”
“Mmm-hmm, it seems that’s the case,” Cheryl agreed, a sense of disappointment washing over her. “But even knowing Janessa is responsible and the drug’s name, we lack evidence. We don’t know where she got it, so how do we investigate further?”
“No, we must continue,” Madelyn declared seriously. “Janessa is bold because of her aunt, but does she think I’m helpless?”
Madelyn then revealed a confident smile. “Actually, I know someone who can trace this illegal drug. Cheryl, let me handle this. I’ll inform you immediately if there’s any news.”
“Alright, thank you,” Cheryl replied, feeling unprecedented reassurance. With Lockhart Group’s backing, she felt no unease.
Madelyn immediately called Septimus. Illegal drugs weren’t openly available, but they could be found on the black market. She had no choice but to seek Septimus’s help.
Septimus, currently enjoying a winning streak at a gambling table in the black market (excluding his one loss to Madelyn), found Madelyn’s call amusing. The thought of having lost to a young girl intrigued him. The moment he thought of her, she appeared.