Chapter 497


    “Mr. Nn, your joke is not funny.” Jared put on a serious front befitting that of the president of


    Centennial Healthcare. “Even we can’t find the solution for the poison, let alone you.”


    “Jared, do I look like someone who likes to joke around?” Lucas red at him with cold eyes, his face


    expressionless.


    Jared panicked a bit under the man’s oppressive aura.


    Nevertheless, he quicklyposed himself. “Mr. Nn, if you really have a solution, pleasee


    inside then.”


    With that, he turned and opened theb’s door.


    The eight researchers were intensively conducting the research for the antidote.


    Half an hourter, Jared stared at Lucas sorrowfully. “Are you sure about this, Mr. Nn?”


    “Yes,” Lucas replied coldly.


    “But Mr. Nn, you’re strong. If you use this method, I’m afraid you’ll…”


    Jared’s whole mind went nk when he learned what Lucas’ method was earlier.


    “Jared, if I don’t save her, do you want me to just helplessly watch her… I can’t do that.” Lucas’ face


    was impassive and his gaze showed that he was resolute in his decision. It wasn’t until he mentioned


    Ashlyn that a hint of softness shed across his eyes.


    With that, heid on the research bed as if he were a sculpture.


    He stayed unmoved. He did not even blink his eyes.


    “But Mr. Nn…” Jared tried to say something.


    “I’ve decided, Jared,” Lucas interrupted. “Stop persuading me. I’ll do anything for Ashlyn. No matter


    what she wants, I’ll even give up my life for her. I’ve never begged anyone in my life before, but right


    now, I’m begging you for one thing, Jared.”


    Jared stared at him.


    Before this, his impression of Lucas was that he was a rich and domineering person. Most of the time,


    Jared was even enraged by the possessiveness Lucas had towards his boss.


    He had never imagined how deep Lucas’ love for her was.


    “What is it?”


    “Don’t tell Ashlyn that I came here and don’t tell her how the antidote came to be.”


    “Mr. Nn!” Jared’s heart tightened as he stared at the man in disbelief.


    Lucas ignored him and ordered the researchers, “Let’s begin.”


    Jared did not want to see the inhumane scene, so he turned and left theb, closing the door heavily.


    When he was outside, his body slumped all the way to the floor.


    He could hear the sounds of the machines behind the door, as well as the hushed whispers of the


    researchers’ voices.


    However, that man was silent. He never made a sound at all.


    Lucas, I respect you for being so brave! I acknowledge that you saved my boss’ life. I will repay the


    debt!


    At this moment, Ashlyn entered theb and found Jared curled up at the door with a sad expression.


    She halted her steps as she was taken aback by the scene. Then she hurried over. “Jared, I know it’s


    hard toe up with the solution for the poison. It’s fine if you can’t find the antidote. I’ve lived for


    twenty-two years and it’s more than enough for me. My life has been more exciting than the majority of


    people. You don’t need…”


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    Jared raised his head to look at the iparably beautiful woman he had known for years.


    She had always been like this. She seemed tough and cold outside, but she was a softy who was more


    emotional than anyone else on the inside.


    Even now when she had poison coursing through her body that would make her leave the world


    anytime soon, she still tried tofort him, the perfectly healthy man.


    “Are you not scared? Are you not going to cry?” Jared squeezed her shoulders as his gaze became


    increasingly intense. “Do you know that by saying this, I’ll be sadder?”


    Ashlyn avoided eye contact. Of course, I want to live. Who on earth would want to die? It’s just that I’m


    prepared for death.