Chapter 289
Seeing Ophelia like this, Phoebe laughed hysterically. In her eyes, the fear of death was gone, leaving only smugness mixed with deep dissatisfaction.
She was so close to succeeding–killing Ophelia, then using Kenneth’s influence to wipe out the Davidson family. Then she could save Kenneth’s life using this plan.
By that time, Kenneth couldn’t help but repay her for saving him, and they could live happily together.
But all her plans were ruined, and she just couldn’t accept it.
Phoebe pressed her lips together, saying nothing, looking triumphantly at Ophelia, who knew the truth but was helpless. “Are you gonna beg me? If you beg, I’ll tell you.”
Ophelia clenched her fingers tighter around her collar, her knuckles turning white. Suddenly, a large hand reached over and held hers.
The warmth from Kenneth’s palm gradually wrapped around her cold little hand. Ophelia looked up, meeting the deep eyes behind his glasses.
“Be good, and let’s go to the hospital first,” he said softly and gently.
Seeing the injuries all over Ophelia, Kenneth felt like a piece of his heart had been torn away. His woman would not be threatened like this.
Ophelia refused to let go, gritting her teeth stubbornly. She thought, ‘How can I have been so foolish to only realize it now?”
Ophelia’s bright, clear eyes, like those of a deer, were illuminated by the firelight, showing a streak of determination.
Kenneth gently ruffled her hair and said, “I’m not dying that easily. Trust me, I know the method she mentioned.”
“Really?” Ophelia looked into his eyes; he wasn’t lying to her. She gradually calmed down and withdrew her hand.
Kenneth pulled her into his arms, giving Phoebe on the ground a cold stare, as if looking at a dead person.
Chloe observed the situation, thought for a moment, and then ordered her subordinates to first take the people back.
“Wait!” Jonathan stopped them. “Just letting her off after setting such a big fire would be a waste.”
Jonathan’s voice had an eerie chill, like a snake hissing.
Just a moment ago, Phoebe felt relieved to have saved her life, but now her eyes were filled with nothing but fear when she looked at Jonathan.
Jonathan let out a quiet laugh; he hated being made a fool of, and this damn woman dared to use him. He couldn’t possibly swallow this insult.
“J–Jonathan, please don’t! I–I know I was wrong…” Phoebe stammered with terror in her eyes.
Jonathan was not one to show mercy or pity, especially not in situations like this.
Everyone watched as Jonathan dragged Phoebe by her hair, like she was nothing more than livestock.
“No… Help me! I’ll tell you… It’s the poison bug… The poison bug…” But even if she confessed, it was already too late.
Jonathan didn’t pause as he brutally pressed her head into the blazing fire. Phoebe’s anguished screams echoed throughout the base of the mountain.
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Phoebe’s face was utterly destroyed, burned beyond recognition After a couple of cries, she passed out from the agony.
It was only after all this that Jonathan instructed someone to take her away. He thought, ‘The Davidson family’s dog should die on Davidson land. Outsiders have no right to interfere
Jonathan casually wiped his fingers with a handkerchief, his eyes briefly passing over Ophelia as he walked back. It seemed he was avenging her.
However, Ophelia’s gaze was fixed on Kenneth. “What was Phoebe saying just now? What’s a poison bug?”
Just hearing “poison bug” sent chills down anyone’s spine. However, Ophelia’s entire focus was on Kenneth.
Chloe explained, “Poison bug, it’s a secret remedy passed down from a legendary family of pharmacologists. It’s an insect carefully nurtured with 76 different toxins, able to enter one’s body and absorb various harmful substances, but…”
Chloe sighed and said, “I’ve heard that the method to nurture these poisonous insects has long been lost. Plus, it takes a long time to raise them. It would take at least thirty years to cultivate a mature batch.”
In other words, even if they found the legendary family, they might not be able to find a matured batch of these nurtured
insects.
Thirty years, Kenneth’s poison had already spread to his brain; he couldn’t possibly wait that long.
Ophelia almost couldn’t support herself on one leg. “A family of pharmacologists?” she murmured softly to herself.
She thought, ‘Isn’t Kenneth’s mother the daughter of the famed pharmacologist family? If that’s the case, can Ivy possibly know how to nurture these poisonous insects?”
A glimmer of hope sparked in her eyes. Just by looking into her eyes, Kenneth knew what she was thinking. “Let’s go to the hospital first.” Her injury was serious.
Before Ophelia could speak, Kenneth carefully picked her up into his arms, being as gentle as possible.
The car headed towards the hospital. On the way, Kenneth checked her injuries, his expression becoming even darker. He thought, ‘How could I have let Phoebe off so easily earlier?‘
It was dark outside. After they arrived at the hospital, Ophelia was scheduled for a full examination. Besides some deep cuts, she had countless tiny injuries.
Fortunately, there were no broken bones, and she only needed to stay in the hospital for two days for observation.
The news was kept very tight, and besides those present, nobody else, including the Carnegie family and others, were informed.
“Get some sleep.” Kenneth said, sitting by her bedside.
Ophelia could feel her eyelids growing heavy, yet she stubbornly refused to close them.
“No, I’m afraid that once I fall asleep, you’ll leave me again or… send me away.” She held tightly onto Kenneth’s coat.
She couldn’t forget that the last time she entered the guild alone, she had seen him right before she fainted. Yet, when she woke up, she was on a plane headed back home.
She was scared that when she opened her eyes again, he wouldn’t be there with her. She was afraid it was all just a dream. After waking up, he wouldn’t want her anymore.
Hearing Ophelia’s words, it felt like Kenneth’s heart was being torn apart, aching unbearably. “I’m not leaving, so don’t worry. I’d rather die than leave your side.”
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Upon hearing this, Ophelia’s eyes instantly filled with tears. “No way! Don’t talk about dying. If you dare to die, I’ll follow you.”
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Just like in the past life, when he followed her. No, that’s not right
Ophelia suddenly changed her tone, “No way! If you die, I’ll inherit your fortune and become the youngest billionaire in Heloria. Then I’ll enjoy my life with a bunch of hot guys!”
“How dare you?” Kenneth frowned as the image of the man who dropped her off at the office suddenly popped into his mind.
He adjusted his gold–rimmed glasses on his nose, a sharp look glinting in his eyes. “Who was the guy with the BMW who dropped you off at the office before?”
“What?” Ophelia was taken aback by his sudden change in topic, raising an eyebrow slightly.
After a moment, she looked at the proud man in front of her and let out a soft chuckle.
