Chapter 1306

Francesca’s eyes went wide. “What’s wrong? Andrew, what’s happening to you? Let me see!”

Andrew clutched his head, his body trembling violently, looking as if he were in intense pain. Jared nearly burst out laughing, barely holding back his glee. Serves the bastard right. Karma finally caught up with him.

As Andrew stumbled forward, he reached the table, accidentally knocking over Francesca’s cup as he leaned in toward Jared. In that brief moment, as his hand swept past, he discreetly flicked a pinch of powder into Jared’s cup, moving so naturally that no one noticed.

Francesca pulled him into her arms, her voice trembling with panic. “Andrew, you’re scaring me! What’s wrong with you? Let’s get you out of here and to a doctor!”

Andrew suddenly flopped back into his chair, a wide grin spreading across his face. “Relax, I’m fine. Just messing with you. Did I scare you?”

Francesca’s face flushed with a mix of relief and irritation. “Y–You’re such a jerk! I’m not talking to you anymore!”

She crossed her arms, trying to hide her embarrassment. He had scared her terribly, only to pull this kind of prank.

On the other hand, Jared was frozen in his seat, his mind spinning.

What just happened?

He wondered why the drug was not taking effect. After all, he was sure he had used enough to send a full-grown bull into a frenzy.

Did the dosage need more time to kick in, or had he somehow mixed up the powders?

Andrew reached for his cup, tilting his head as if puzzled. “You know, I was just teasing, but I really do think this tea tastes off.”

Francesca huffed. “There’s nothing wrong with it. Jared and I both drank it, and we’re fine! You just knocked my cup over, or I’d drink it right now to prove it.”

Jared jumped in quickly, forcing a tight smile. “Exactly, Andrew. You’re being paranoid. Who would bother trying to poison someone like you? You’re not that important.”

Andrew’s eyes narrowed, his voice sharp. “You’re right, I am a little paranoid. But since Fran’s tea is gone, you still have yours, don’t you, Jared?”

Jared chuckled, his tone dripping with disdain. “Of course I do. What, you think I’d be scared to drink my own tea? Come on, Andrew, we’re doctors. Even if there were something in this tea, we’d be able to handle it."

He lifted his cup with a flourish, his eyes flicking to Francesca as if to show off. “Watch this, Andrew. Even if this were laced with poison, I’d still be perfectly fine.”

He tipped the cup back without a second thought, chugging the entire contents with exaggerated gusto. He even wiped his mouth dramatically, flashing the empty cup at Andrew.

He said, “See, Andrew? That’s how a real man handles things. Unlike you, jumping at shadows.”

Francesca shot Andrew a reassuring smile. “There, you see? It’s just your nerves acting up. This is an official building. They wouldn’t serve anything unsafe here. You probably just ate something bad.”

Andrew chuckled, leaning back. “Yeah, you’re probably right. Must’ve been something I ate. Jared, I’ve got to hand it to you. I really downed that cup like a champ.”

Jared smirked, feeling smug. He leaned back, tapping his fingers on the table. “Andrew, you’ve got a lot to learn. The road ahead is long for you.”

However, just as he was basking in his small victory, Jared’s expression suddenly twisted. His eyes widened, and he clutched his head as if struck by a bolt of pain.

“W–What’s happening? My head… it hurts!”

He stumbled backward, his whole body trembling, sweat pouring down his face. “No… no, this can’t be… my whole body… it’s like ants are crawling under my skin… I can’t… I can’t stand it!”

Then, to the shock of everyone in the room, Jared leapt onto the table, writhing and thrashing like a fish out of water, his fists pounding the tabletop as he howled in agony.

The sound echoed through the conference hall, drawing the horrified stares of every doctor, professor, and researcher in the room.

Sitting in the front row, Thomas and Malcolm whipped around at the commotion.

Thomas‘ face turned beet red with fury. “Jared! What on earth are you doing? Get down this instant!”

However, his scolding fell on deaf ears.

Jared’s eyes turned bloodshot, and with a guttural growl, he tore at his clothes, ripping his perfectly tailored suit into shreds, leaving him half-naked and wild-eyed.

Then, in a move that left everyone utterly speechless, he reached back, furiously digging at his rear as if possessed. “Oh, God! That feels so much better!”

Chapter 1307