Chapter 1166

“Mr. Damaris, why don’t we take Dr. Jarvis to the hospital?” Colby stalled, clutching the medical kit and refusing to hand it to Jack.

Jack, anxious, reached for it, but Colby dodged him. “Dr. Jarvis is in a precarious condition,” Colby urged earnestly. “You said yourself you could only try. With her current condition, I don’t think you have the option to fail.” He feigned concern. “Moreover, you were right next to the flask. I’m sure you inhaled some of the poisonous gas as well. I doubt you feel no discomfort.”

Jack frowned. “I am feeling slightly dizzy, but I don’t think that will affect my treatment of Roxanne.”

Colby continued, “Even if you’re fine, you can’t guarantee success, not to mention you’re not feeling well. I’ve already contacted the hospital; they’re ready for us.”

Jack looked at the unconscious Roxanne, then at Colby with a grave expression. “What are you playing at, Dr. Galloway?”

Colby’s heart pounded. “I don’t understand, Mr. Damaris. I’m just worried for Dr. Jarvis.”

“Then give me the medical kit!” Jack hissed.

A troubled expression crossed Colby’s face. “Mr. Damaris, I mean it. With Dr. Jarvis’ current condition, it’s best to take her to the hospital—”

“Do you think I’m not as good as those hospital doctors?” Jack questioned coldly.

Colby fell silent, then begrudgingly handed over the kit. “I’ll be standing here, watching you. I want to help in case anything happens.”

Jack glared. “There’s no need. Give me the kit, and you can leave!” He suspected Colby’s concern wasn't genuine. Yet, Colby remained, even after Jack sterilized the needles.

Jack coldly ordered, “I have to remove Ms. Jarvis’ clothes to treat her, so I’ll have to ask you to leave.”

Shock filled Colby’s eyes. “I think Dr. Jarvis won’t appreciate being undressed by any man while unconscious. I hope you can respect her.”

“I’m only performing acupuncture! Why are you still here? If you truly respect her, you should have left when I asked!”

A stalemate ensued before Jack began unbuttoning Roxanne’s clothes.

“Stop!” Colby’s anger exploded. “F*ck off!” He hadn't planned for Jack to take advantage of Roxanne.

Jack flung Colby’s hand away. “We can’t delay treatment. Do you want her to sink into a coma?”

Colby gritted his teeth, retracting his hand. He'd only wanted Roxanne to fall ill; a coma was not his intention. Further obstruction would arouse suspicion.

Colby stepped back, wearing a dark expression, and glanced at the time. Nearly twenty minutes had passed since he’d contacted Lucian. Where was he?