The Replacement He Never Wanted
After speaking, Mack looked at Virginia. "Ms. Dolton, I'll leave the medicine to you." Virginia was taken aback. She wanted to quickly look away, but the trust in Mack's eyes was so intense that it felt almost scorching. No matter how much she tried to avoid it, she couldn't. At that moment, she was so embarrassed she felt like she had no idea where to put herself. Lance noticed Virginia's expression seemed slightly off and asked, "What's wrong? Virginia, can you get the Daves's secret medicine?" He wasn't entirely sure. Virginia opened her mouth, hesitating. It wasn't that she didn't want to seize the opportunity to win the Johnstons's favor, but the Daves's secret medicine was tricky. She would have agreed without a second thought if it were an ordinary Daves medicine. But this was the Daves's secret medicine. She couldn't promise it as quickly as she would with the regular medication. Addison stood to one side. Seeing Virginia silent, she didn't say anything else, but her eyes remained calmly on her. Virginia caught Addison's gaze, seeing the calm indifference in her eyes. That same look! Virginia's eyes narrowed. She hated that look from Addison. It was the kind of look that seemed to disregard everyone as if no person or matter would matter to her. It was light and effortless, and it made Virginia despise it! What right did this orphan have to look at her like that! Just because she was lucky enough to become Dr. Nancy's assistant, she thought she could be so arrogant? Addison also noticed the gaze Virginia directed at her. For some reason, she sensed a strange emotion in her eyes. Before she could process it, Virginia gritted her teeth and spoke up. "Lance, I can get the Daves's secret medicine, so don't worry! "I will definitely bring the secret medicine back to the Johnstons and let Mr. Steven use it to treat his illness, getting him out of his current dangerous situation!" Her words were firm, without a hint of hesitation, as if she held a very high position in the Daves. Addison blinked, raising an eyebrow and looking at Virginia with interest.The Daves' secret medicine and Virginia were agreeing so readily? Could she really get it? As far as Addison knew, the Daves' secret medicine was always kept by her mother. If Virginia was so confident, did it mean she had some secret connection with Mom? Addison narrowed her eyes, a glimmer of intrigue in her gaze. She scrutinized Virginia for a while, but something felt off. Her mother had never mentioned Virginia when she hadn't married into the Johnstons and had still been at the Daves. If Virginia had a close relationship with her mother, how could she have never heard of her? But Virginia couldn't be so bold as to boast like this about something, could she? Addison was a bit confused. "Good." Lance was happy when he heard Virginia's words. A barely perceptible smile appeared on his face. "Would you like me to go with you to the Daves?" His tone was considerate. "It's better if I go with you than for you to go alone." Virginia quickly shook her head. "No, no, I can go alone. Don't trouble yourself, Lance. "Mr. Steven's health isn't stable yet. You should stay at the hospital to look after him," Virginia said, her words considerate. Lance lowered his head, thinking for a moment before nodding. "Alright then. "But I still have to send someone from the Johnstons to take you there." His words were firm, not allowing for any argument. Virginia understood she couldn't reject Lance's kindness any longer, so she nodded with a smile. "Alright, I'll take your car. It's like you're accompanying me after all." Seeing the closeness between the two, Addison couldn't help but twitch her lips. She turned and left. Since Virginia said she could get the medicine, she did not need to stay there any longer. Mack raised his eyes and saw Addison leaving. He opened his mouth to catch up and ask if he had ever met her. Just as he was about to follow, he felt a hand on his shoulder and heard Lance's voice. "Dr. Drew, please take care of Grandpa." Mack snapped out of his thoughts and had to retract his steps. He nodded. "You can rest assured. I will take good care of him." Lance nodded. At that moment, Isaac walked up behind him and whispered something in his ear. Lance's expression shifted. He nodded at Mack apologetically and spoke. "I must handle a matter at the Johnston Enterprise, so I can't stay and help here. Please understand." Mack understood. "No problem, Mr. Johnston. You're always busy with work, so it's perfectly understandable." Lance strode away. Unlike before, Virginia didn't follow him as closely as usual. Her face was grave, clearly still worried. In a split second, a thought suddenly flashed in her mind. She had an idea! Virginia glanced at Mack, who was turning to stabilize Steven's condition. She quickly waved to Silas, who was standing by the bed. Silas noticed her gesture and subtly nodded. In a quiet alley, Virginia stood on the steps outside the private hospital of the Johnstons, looking down at Silas, who stood obediently at the bottom. "How much medicine did you give Mr. Steven?" Virginia asked. Hearing her question, Silas thought she would scold him and quickly lowered his head, his voice nervous. "I followed your instructions, Ms. Dolton. I didn't dare be careless." Virginia's lashes trembled as she watched the doctor, who seemed about to collapse from nervousness. She softened her tone a little. "You don't have to be so nervous. I was asking casually." Silas relaxed a little, straightening his back. "So, Ms. Dolton, what did you call me for?" he asked tentatively. Virginia narrowed her eyes, bent down to look at him, and asked slowly, "Do you have an antidote for the medicine you gave?" "Ah?" Silas was stunned by her question. "An antidote?" "Yes." Virginia's eyes held an expectant gleam.If there was an antidote, she wouldn't need to go to the Daves for the secret medicine and could help Steven recover. But that would also give him another chance at life. It wasn't a wasted effort, Virginia thought. At least it would make Addison's impression on Lance even worse. Lance's impression of that vixen would definitely not improve for a while. Silas scratched his head. "This ... " Seeing the uncertainty on his face, Virginia's expression changed. "You don't have an antidote?" Silas stiffly nodded. "I didn't expect you'd want to save Mr. Steven again, so I didn't consider ... "And this medicine is strong. No one has been able to develop an antidote." He stuttered as he spoke. "Useless!" Virginia's eyes darkened, and she kicked Silas's knee sharply with her high-heeled shoe. Silas groaned in pain, the sharp pain in his knee causing him to wince, but he steadied himself again. Virginia's face grew dark. Without an antidote, she had to get the Daves's secret medicine.
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