Always Been Yours (Tessa and Nicholas) novel Chapter 451

Chapter 451 Examination Result (3)
Nicholas waved his hand as indication for the maids to leave with only Ian being allowed in the living room. He did not hide Ashton’s examination report from Ian as he trusted the latter.
“Ian, Grandpa’s examination result indicates that his heart failure was drug-induced. I want you to give me the specifics on what Grandpa has eaten lately.”
Though Ian was shocked by the results, he immediately brought out Remus’ diet menu and reported what his master had recently eaten. Among them were the supplements given by the Stone Family.
When Ashton heard two specific herbal ingredients in Ian’s report, he frowned before interrupting, “Stop, using these two ingredients together brings up all sorts of medical issues when taken together for extended periods of time. Why did you still include these two into Old Master Sawyer’s diet?”
“These two ingredients?” Shocked, Ian replied in anger, “These supplements were all taken to the nutritionist and physician for scrutiny, and yet they said that there were no problems with them.”
Nicholas’ expression grew dark as he listened to Ian. At this moment, his mind was filled with countless schemes and conspiracies.
Ashton, on the other hand, calmly asked, “I assume the nutritionist was hired from abroad, correct?”
Ian nodded. “Yes, they are well known to be an expert nutritionist.”
“That makes sense. Since traditional medicines in our country are vast and sophisticated, it would be impossible for a foreign nutritionist to understand its ways and nature. As for the physician, I’m assuming that it’s because the herbal ingredients—which by the way are indeed valuable and good for health—were packed separately that he did not expect for you to serve them together for Old Master Sawyer.”
It was only after Ashton offered his explanation that Ian relaxed his expression slightly, though clearly still in anger.
Nicholas’ expression wasn’t any better either.
With his eyes narrowed, Nicholas uttered with hints of suspicion, “So these two herbal ingredients were deliberately bought by the Stone Family?”
“I’m assuming that they didn’t know about this. Excluding these two ingredients, the other herbal ingredients reported by Ian are all extremely good for one’s health.” Ashton voiced his opinion. “Naturally, this does not clear the suspicion on them, which is why I suggest for us to not act rashly and see how things play out.”
Nicholas nodded after pondering for a moment. “Thank you for your help. I’ll treat you to dinner one day.”
“Come on, what are friends for?”
With his fist, Ashton lightly bumped Nicholas’ chest before he stood up and took his leave. “I still have something to do with my team back in the hospital, so I’ll have to take my leave here. Feel free to contact me if you still need my help whenever there’s an update in this matter.”
Nicholas nodded as he watched his friend leave.
Now, there was only silence in the living room.
Looking at Nicholas’ chilling expression, Ian said uneasily, “Master Nicholas, I’ll instruct the maids to dispose of those supplements sent by the Stone Family right now.”
Nicholas showed no opposition and only said, “Leave some of them as evidence and throw out the rest.”
Ian nodded and immediately called for the maid to bring some samples to Nicholas.
Nicholas took the samples and continued, “Have Grandpa’s nutritionist changed to someone local that understands traditional medicine. As for the physician, warn him that he’s fired if he fails his duty one more time.”
Ian nodded.
In truth, there was no need for Nicholas to say anything to Ian as Ian had planned to do the same.
After some time passed, Nicholas left the Sawyer Residence. He entered the car with a sullen look on his face. “Edward, I need you to investigate where Hayley bought these.” Saying that, he handed a gift bag to Edward.
Though Edward was puzzled by it, he nodded and took the gift bag.
Nicholas continued, “After finding out where she bought it from, I want you to meet the person who sold them to Hayley. Ask that person if Hayley knew that there were some herbs that were not meant to be taken together when she bought these supplements.”
Edward was shocked by Nicholas’ orders. Did Hayley have something to do with Old Master Sawyer’s incident?
After dropping Nicholas off back at the company, Edward went and investigated the origins of the herbs.
Since the herbs were from a well-known brand, it took him no time at all to find which herbal store Hayley had bought them from.
Edward immediately went inside the store and was greeted by one of the staff. “Welcome, may I know what are you looking for today?”
“I’m here to see your manager.”
With a serious expression, Edward stared at the staff.