Adrian observed Elizabeth Owen's facial expression. Suddenly he remembered passing Elizabeth before entering Jaylin's room. At that time she was wearing dark glasses and walking in a hurry.He muttered to himself.This corridor has a dead end and Jaylin's room is at the end of the corridor. Jaylin's mother must have just left his room when she passed me.That means she was the last person to leave Jaylin's room before I went in.Adrian's eyes narrowed.So, was she the one who removed Jaylin's oxygen tube?Doctor Isaac Manning nodded, responding to Jaylin's request. "Yes, that's very possible.""I'll contact security right away to check the CCTV footage of this room."Elizabeth's body trembled as Doctor Isaac pulled out his smartphone. If the CCTV footage was played and Jaylin saw her actions directly, she couldn't deny it at all. Besides, she couldn't make anyone a scapegoat for what she'd done.Before the doctor could make the call, Elizabeth dropped to her knees in front of Jaylin w

Phineas spoke shakily even as his hands clenched into tight fists. "W-Who are you?""Why are you wearing my grandson's face?"The man walked toward Adrian with an aura of overwhelming dominance. Michael instinctively stepped aside from Phineas's path, giving him room.The old man continued in a low voice as he locked eyes with Adrian. "Who do you think you are?""Who gave you permission to use Alistair's face?"Phineas's chest rose and fell rapidly from the intensity of his emotions. "And what are you doing at Alistair's house?""You think just because you wear his face you have the right to be here?"He glared at Adrian sharply. "You think I'd be fooled?"He shook his head. "I'm not that stupid."Adrian remained calm in the face of the Rios family patriarch. "There seems to be a misunderstanding, Mr. Rios.""I'm not wearing anyone's face.""I'm Adrian Reid. I have nothing to do with your grandson."Phineas smirked cynically. "Nonsense!""You think I don't know your petty scheme?""Yo

Phineas sat up on the stretcher. "Let me down."The medical team exchanged confused glances. But since Phineas was already swinging his legs over the side, they let the old man step off the stretcher.Standing on the property grounds, Phineas muttered, "Good lord... I thought I was dead."Then he noticed his jacket and shirt were open. A silver needle protruded from his chest, and two more were stuck in his wrists.Phineas's brow furrowed. "What the hell is this?""Who did this stupid while I was unconscious?"He turned his sharp gaze toward the medical team. They all shook their heads in unison."That wasn't us!""We just got here and were about to take you to the clinic!""We had nothing to do with that ridiculous act!"Phineas's gaze shifted to Adrian and his driver.The driver trembled in fear. "I–It wasn't me, Sir! I swear!""I would never dare touch you recklessly, whether you're conscious or unconscious!"His voice shook as he continued. "I tried to convince this man to help me

At the same time at The Magnificent Vecredal, Adrian had just finished arranging his plants on the shelves.His mind still churned with unease over the missing Blue Jelly Morel. After thinking for a moment, he sent a message to Evelina."Please tell Anders to contact me now. I need him. Thanks."Evelina, sitting beside Ansel's bed, immediately relayed the request. Then she replied to Adrian's message. "I've told Anders to contact you. Is something wrong?"Adrian, who had been drinking water, set down his glass and read Evelina's message. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly."Yes. One of my poisonous mushrooms is missing. I need Anders's help to find it."He typed again. "How's Ansel? Any problems?"Evelina responded, "Oh no. That's dangerous. I hope you find it quickly.""For now, Ansel's still asleep and his temperature is normal."Evelina glanced at Ansel, who slept soundly and clutching his blue brontosaurus plushie. He smiled in his sleep and murmured, "Daddy Adrian..." Eveli

Every eye turned to Calista. No one had expected her to be so direct at a first meeting with Adrian.Cedric, sitting closest to her, sneered. "Cal, are you that desperate?""You're really going to trust him with your reproductive health?"He shrugged."Are there no more professional doctors you can rely on?"Calista kept her gaze fixed on Adrian and answered without hesitation. "I don't know. I just feel like Mr. Reid has something special, since he managed to save Grandpa.""So what's wrong with giving it a try?"Calista's mother felt for her daughter and understood her anxiety. But she also found it hard to believe that someone as young as Adrian could possess skills beyond the many doctors they'd consulted over the years.She spoke gently. "Sweetheart, I know you're worried. But even professional doctors don't take every case. They have their own specialties."Daxton nodded in agreement. "Your mom's right. Real doctors are humble enough to know they can't treat everyone."Selina fi