Chapter 244


    The doctor naturally wouldn’t doubt the antidote Aiden personally brought in, so he immediately


    administered it to ine.


    ine was already in a severea, and she was unable to take the medication on her own.


    The doctor gently lifted her chin, and his thumb slid down her throat, one stroke after another.


    He was anxious, sweating profusely, fearing that ine might not be able to swallow the medicine or


    that it might get stuck, making it hard for her to breathe.


    Just as he was about to use a tool to forcefully administer the medicine, ine finally managed to


    swallow it on her own.


    The doctor heaved a sigh of relief and turned to Aiden, saying, “Mr. Shaw, Mrs. Shaw has ingested the


    antidote. Once it begins to take effect, everything should be alright.”


    After saying that, he nced at the ECG monitor.


    The previously rapidly declining data had finally stabilized.


    Although it hadn’t shown an upward movement yet, the fact that it wasn’t declining further was good


    news.


    Seeing Logan looking exhausted, Aiden said, “You should take a rest first. Thank you.”


    Logan waved his hand and replied, “Don’t mention it, as long as Mrs. Shaw is fine. I can’t rest yet, I


    have to keep an eye on her vital signs.”


    Aiden expressed his concern, asking, “If there is no issue with the antidote, my grandma will be fine,


    right?”


    “It’s hard to say. We need to do a full medical examination for Mrs. Shaw to be certain. After all, poison


    can have adverse effects on the body. But since she was poisoned for a rtively brief period, it should


    not be a major problem,” Logan responded.


    He didn’t want to make any absolute statements, as he was apprehensive about unforeseen


    Aiden nodded understandingly. “When do you think my grandma will wake up?”


    Logan replied, “Mrs. Shaw is in poor health, and the poison has


    10:251


    n


    The True Lady Strikes Back


    exacerbated her other health issues. I’m afraid she may not regain consciousness until tomorrow


    morning.”


    +5 vouchers


    “Understood. Please ensure my grandma receives the best care. I have other pressing matters to


    attend to, so I’ll take my leave now,” Aiden said in acknowledgment.


    Realizing there wasn’t much he could do at the moment, Aiden headed to Cecilia’s ward.


    Cecilia recovered quickly. Other than a slightly paleplexion, there were no visible signs of anything


    unusual.


    Upon hearing the sound of the door opening, she immediately looked toward the doorway.


    Seeing it was Aiden, she asked right away, “Aiden, how is Grandma ine?”


    Aiden replied, “Grandma had another bout of poisoning, but fortunately, I arrived in time to administer


    the antidote. She’s stable for now.”


    As Cecilia heard the word “for now,” she immediately tried to get up and said, “I want to see Grandma


    ine.”


    Aiden pressed her shoulder back down to the bed, keeping her from rising. “Grandma is still


    unconscious, and she won’t regain consciousness until tomorrow morning. There’s no point for you to


    go there now. It’s best for you to have a good rest.”


    Cecilia met Aiden’s impassive stare, and she found herself unable to protest. She obedientlyy back


    in bed and inquired, “Aiden, are you going to seek out Jeffrey now?”


    Aiden nodded. “Yes, now that Grandma’s poisoning has been resolved, it’s time to question him.”


    Just as he was getting ready to leave, Cecilia grabbed his wrist. “Aiden, Jeffrey is very skilled in


    administering poison. You need to be cautious.”


    Aiden replied, “Okay, I will.”


    Aiden went to theboratory.


    Jeffrey was experiencing severe internal difort, with intense stomach pain that rendered him


    unable to sit up. Cold sweat had soaked through his clothes.


    When he saw Aiden enter, he urgently implored, “Hurry, I need medical attention. Without treatment, I


    will sumb to agonizing suffering.”


    215


    10:25


    The True Lady Strikes Bark


    +5 vouchers


    Unswayed by Jeffrey’s poor state, Aiden remarked, “If you want treatment, you’ll have to offer


    something in exchange.”


    Jeffrey was well aware that Aiden wouldn’t extend assistance without getting something in return, so he


    had already figured out the bargaining chip.


    He stated, “I can provide you with information about Charlie. I didn’t lie to you. He really is not dead.”


    “Compared to that, I’d rather you assist in detoxifying Ceci,” Aiden responded.


    “Commander Shaw, I’m fully aware that Cecilia is the most significant trump card, and I won’t employ it


    that easily,” Jeffrey dered.


    Aiden retorted, “In that case, you can continue enduring your pain. I don’t believe you’re the sole


    person capable of helping her right now.” Following those words, Aiden turned and strode off.


    Jeffrey’s voice trailed behind him.


    “Do you really not care about your brother, who’s endured twenty–three years of torment? Do you know


    what kind of life he’s led all these years? Does the Shaw family prioritize patriotism over family ties?”


    Aiden came to a halt but didn’t look back.


    He let out a dryugh and sneered, “Had those words been uttered by someone else, they might have


    provoked a response from me. Yet, you, as the executioner, what authority or standing do you possess


    to level usations against the Shaw family?”


    With that, he suddenly turned around, walked back, and grabbed Jeffrey’s hair, exerting a powerful


    tug.


    He could feel the hair snapping in his grip.


    Looking at Jeffrey’s contorted face due to the agonizing pain, he spoke deliberately, “I almost forgot to


    ask you, what role did you hold in that obstructive organization? It must have been rather significant, I


    presume. Tell me everything you know, and I might make your death a little less painful.”


    Considering the crimesmitted by Jeffrey, he would undoubtedly face the death penalty. Even if he


    offered information to lessen his culpability, it wouldn’t alter that fate.


    The only difference would be whether he could avoid suffering before his execution.


    10:25


    C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org.


    The True Lady Birthes Bark


    Jeffrey felt that his scalp was about to be torn off, and the pain made him shed a tear.


    He felt that he had suffered more on that night than he had suffered in the past forty–plus years.


    It was so overwhelming that he consideredpromising to end the agony.


    However, he knew deep down that if he revealed everything he knew, he would be a person with


    no remaining value.


    Every day that followed would be even more painful than thest.


    So, despite the excruciating pain, he said, “Commander Shaw, I do have a lot of insider information


    about the organization, but given your attitude toward me, do you really think I would tell you everything


    without holding back?”


    After finishing his words, he paused for a while and then added, “That’s not how we negotiate mutually


    beneficial deals.”


    That statement seemed to convince Aiden.


    He let go of Jeffrey and blew off several locks of short ck hair from between his fingers right in front


    of him. “You’re right. Without giving you some incentive, I can’t trust the information you provide.”


    Jeffrey massaged his numb scalp and nodded. “That’s the way to think, Commander Shaw. Now, can


    we engage in a rational conversation?” He knew that if the torture continued, he might not survive.


    Aiden nodded and took a seat on a nearby chair.


    Even though Jeffrey was much taller than him while standing, his aura appeared considerably


    diminished.


    “I’m in need of medical attention, Commander Shaw. Let me know what you want in return, but please


    keep them reasonable. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be fair,” Jeffrey stated.


    “Are you really talking about fairness with me?” Aiden asked sarcastically. “Of course, it’s not absolute


    fairness, but rtive fairness. For example, you agree to give me treatment, and I’ll tell you information


    about Charlie instead of helping Cecilia detox,” Jeffrey proposed.


    Aiden nodded in agreement. “Go ahead. If what you say is true, I’ll have the doctor treat you.”


    When Jeffrey heard that, he felt the pain in his body had seemingly


    10.25


    The True Lady Strikes Back


    +5 vouchers


    diminished.


    He braced himself on theb table, straightened his posture, and proceeded to narrate the harrowing


    experiences Charlie had endured since his capture.


    He provided a detailed ount and started off by saying, “Charlie was brutally beaten by those who


    held animosity toward the Shaw family immediately after his capture. Later, when the Shaw family


    refused topromise, Charlie’s fingers were severed.”


    “Such a young child, crying his heart out, but everyone watched as if it were a show. After the Shaw


    family entirely abandoned him, Charlie endured inhumane torture. For instance, his tormentors


    submerged his entire face in scalding hot water, cast him into a cage to be preyed upon by wild wolves,


    and kept him in captivity like a dog…” he went on to


    recount.


    Aiden listened to cach detail, and a strong sense of rage surged through


    him.


    The intense desire for vengeance emanating from Aiden turned into an invisible hand that clenched


    around Jeffrey’s throat, leaving him unable to utter a word.