Legend of Dragon Son-in-law - Chapter 552

Chapter 552: Chapter 552 Poisoning_1

“What did you say!”

Anna Harris doubted she had heard correctly.

Hadn’t Julius Reed just said that once she went out, she wouldn’t be able to come back in?

She had wanted to use the restroom for an hour and was now feeling very uncomfortable.

However, the temptation of the crystals was too great, and she couldn’t resist continuing to take photos.

Who knows when she would get another opportunity like this.

“Just now…”

Julius Reed shifted his eyes and explained, “I just asked again, and the guard at the door said it was okay.”

“Pah! Julius Reed, you scumbag! Are you playing me!”

Anna Harris’s face changed, and she immediately realized what was happening.

She was a foreign student after all, and her intelligence wasn’t that worrisome.

“Today, I’m going to tear you apart!”

Furious and ashamed, Anna Harris bared her teeth and claws and lunged towards Julius Reed.

“Shh…”

Faced with the attack of the ‘tigress,’ Julius Reed stood with his hands in his pockets, whistling nonchalantly as if nothing was happening.

“Ouch! You’re ruthless!”

Anna Harris went weak at the knees and hurriedly scrambled for the door to escape.

“You, be serious!”

Quella Radcliffe couldn’t help but blush and also headed towards the restroom.

“Brother Davenport, you’re so amazing!”

Sophia Leocadia gave a thumbs up.

When the two women were wandering around the exhibition earlier, they had been having casual conversations.

“I think I know what’s wrong with your grandfather’s illness,”

Julius Reed leaned on the glass case at the platform and said to Sophia Leocadia.

During the casual chat, he had already roughly ascertained the details of the illness.

This included the usual health condition of the old master, the characteristics at the onset of the illness, and the recent situation.

In passing, he also learned about the recent actions of the Leocadia family members.

“Really?”

Sophia Leocadia was very surprised to hear this.

The person Old Master Leocadia doted on the most was her; their bond had grown deep over many years.

Since Old Master Leocadia had fallen ill, Sophia Leocadia had been the most distressed.

She would often be by his side in the hospital, and strangely enough, although he was usually hale and hearty, he had suddenly taken ill.

And despite many famous doctors and the Leocadia family’s substantial wealth, his condition had only worsened after the treatments.

Now, Old Master Leocadia was often unconscious, and there were even rumors that he wouldn’t live past the 15th day of the first lunar month.

During this period, Sophia Leocadia had visited many famous doctors, but to no avail.

Anyone who came to Old Master Leocadia’s window was at their wits’ end.

In their own words, they were out of options and only a deity could save him.

Now that Julius Reed had spoken, Sophia Leocadia felt indescribably surprised.

However, her expression soon dimmed again.

“I know you’re trying to comfort me; it’s okay, I can take it.”

Sophia Leocadia’s eyes reddened and she fidgeted with the hem of her clothes non-stop.

“I’m not,”

Julius Reed gently touched Sophia Leocadia’s head: “When have I ever lied to you?”

“Really?”

Sophia Leocadia looked up, her eyes full of surprise.

“Brother Davenport, what is actually wrong with my grandfather?”

She had always been confused; why was her grandfather’s illness incurable by anyone?

“If I’m not mistaken…”

Julius Reed took a deep breath and shrugged, “You might not believe it, but the truth is, someone poisoned him.”

“Poisoned?”

Sophia Leocadia’s eyes widened.

“Of course, you can choose not to believe it, just don’t treat me as if I’m trying to drive a wedge in the Leocadia family relations like earlier.”

Julius Reed saw Sophia Leocadia’s expression and wasn’t the least bit angry.

It was a natural reaction.

If someone told him that Quella Radcliffe had poisoned him, he would smack them.

“No, no!”

Upon hearing Julius Reed’s words, Sophia Leocadia hurriedly waved her hand and said, “I believe!”

“You believe? But those are your family members.”

Julius Reed raised an eyebrow and asked.

“Brother Davenport, I know you’re a good person, so I won’t hide anything from you.”

Sophia Leocadia took a deep breath, her tone tinged with sadness as she said, “In big families like ours, there’s always a huge dispute over inheritance. Grandfather favored my father in this matter of succession, and he was planning to retire this year to pass the chairman position to my father…”

“However, who could have known something like this would happen. Now that Grandfather’s life hangs in the balance, my uncles are scrambling to win over family members, and Grandmother spends all her time praying and chanting, paying no heed to family matters. Our Leocadia Family is now in complete turmoil…”

“As I suspected, it’s just as I thought. The person who poisoned your grandfather is very skilled. I have a guess as to what the poison might be, but I still need to see for myself.”

Julius Reed nodded, confirming his suspicions from what Sophia Leocadia had told him.

“Don’t worry, I’ll look into it.”

With that, he pulled out his phone and quickly sent a message to the Wolf Cavalry, who was still in the capital city.

The Wolf Cavalry didn’t return to Gonzalez City after investigating Ivan Reed’s matter but continued to stay there to observe.

Now they would prove useful.

For the Wolf Cavalry, going undercover and investigating such matters was like a post-doctoral fellow doing elementary school homework.

A piece of cake!

“Brother Davenport, who are you messaging now?”

Sophia Leocadia asked curiously.

Upon hearing Julius Reed’s remarks, her mood instantly brightened.

“To a friend of mine in the capital city.”

Putting the phone back into his pocket, Julius Reed looked at Sophia Leocadia, “Don’t tell anyone about this matter, including your father!”

“Understood!”

Sophia Leocadia nodded vigorously, anticipation in her voice as she asked, “Brother Davenport, can you tell me, how great are the chances of my grandfather’s recovery?”

She believed the poisoning was real.

In a big family, for the sake of their interests, there was nothing they wouldn’t do.

But given the sophistication of the poisoning and how long the poison had been administered, considering her grandfather’s current critical condition, it was uncertain whether he could be brought back from the brink of death.

“To be conservative…”

Julius Reed pondered for a moment, then under Sophia Leocadia’s gaze full of hope, he said, “A hundred percent!”

“What! Really?”

Sophia Leocadia felt that today was truly the happiest day of her life.

Or at least, as happy as the day she met Julius Reed.

She had thought Julius Reed would mention a very low chance, or even express uncertainty.

But unexpectedly, the big brother who saved her when she was a child said a hundred percent confidently!

“When I take action, there’s no problem. Rest easy during the New Year.”

Julius Reed smiled faintly.

The one he wanted to save, even the Grim Reaper couldn’t take away!

…

The crystal exhibition hall wasn’t far from the restroom, and after leaving the bathroom, Quella Radcliffe stood by the door waiting for Anna Harris.

Just then, she happened to encounter Itai Huntington patrolling with security guards.

“What a coincidence, Miss Radcliffe!”

Upon seeing Quella Radcliffe, Itai Huntington stopped to greet her.

“Chairman Huntington, thank you.”

Although Quella Radcliffe was bothered about how Itai Huntington had treated Julius Reed, she kept things separate.

The access she had to the crystal exhibition hall must have been authorized by Itai Huntington.

“Thank me for what?”

Caught off-guard by Quella Radcliffe’s remark, Itai Huntington pointed to herself, somewhat surprised.

“The access to the crystal exhibition hall!”

Quella Radcliffe felt something was amiss.

“Crystal exhibition hall? I don’t even have the qualification to enter,”

Itai Huntington shrugged: “The Leocadia Family didn’t show any respect, so there’s nothing I can do. I need to continue my rounds. You can have a look around, and while you’re at it, do a bit of inspection, since you, after all, are the General Manager of the Business Alliance.”

Afterward, she continued on with her security team.

“Quella, what are you doing?”

Just at that moment, Anna Harris came out of the restroom and saw Itai Huntington’s retreating figure: “Is she bullying you again?”

“No…”

Quella Radcliffe pursed her lips, as if something had dawned on her.