My mute bride novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 48

Chapter 48

As Rachel retrieved the envelope from Jefferey’s hands, she noticed that it was thin and virtually weightless

Can I look at it? she asked, looking curiously at him.

It was strange that he was handing her something that even Amber hadn’t seen before.

Yet, he nodded his head in the affirmative. “You’re my daughter. Whatever belongs to the Hudson Family also belongs to you. Why wouldn’t you be able to open it?”

With that, Rachel carefully opened the envelope in front of him and pulled out a yellowing piece of paper with delicate rows of writing in between red lines.

Valerian, passionflower, hops…

There was nothing special about this piece of paper. Wasn’t it simply the formula for the Hudson Pharmaceutical’s sleeping pills? The ingredients listed on the paper were exactly the same as those listed on their medicine boxes.

Perhaps that was the only strange thing-the contents were exactly the same, with no listed dosages on this piece of paper.

As Rachel was pondering the matter, Jefferey spoke urgently, “Well, Rae, do you remember anything?”

She shook her head.

Of course she didn’t remember anything. She had been lying to him from the get-go.

“Look at it carefully.” He seemed a bit impatient. “Didn’t you say your mother had you memorize the medicine’s dosages? Try to remember it.”

Upon hearing his words, she finally understood what he meant.

It was obvious that Jefferey had a list of ingredients but none of the required dosages.

Yet, the sleeping pills were Hudson Pharmaceuticals’ top-selling product. Its production had never stopped all these years. How did they manage to produce it if he didn’t have the precise dosages?

All of a sudden, Rachel’s heart sank.

Dad, how did my mom die? she asked.

The sudden question caused his expression to stiffen. “I thought I told you she died in a car accident. Why? Did your grandmother say something?”

While looking at Jefferey’s guilty expression, Rachel happened to glance at the bookcase situated at the far end of the room from the corner of her eye.

After a heartbeat, she slowly shook her head in denial.

Only then did his expression relax.

Given that she couldn’t remember anything, he sank in disappointment onto the chair behind his desk.

Even when she returned the formula to him, he carelessly tossed it aside, as if absolutely unconcerned about it.

Indeed, the contents listed on the paper did not have any financial value-what was worth a lot were the required dosages. It was no wonder he previously had the paper locked up so carefully.

“Let’s forget Amber for now. How’s your progress on what I asked you to do?” Jefferey asked coldly from behind the desk.

As she tried her best to look calm, Rachel answered, I’m on it.

“It’s true we can’t rush it, but you need to hurry. The Hudson Family needs the support of the Burton Family, not just for me but for yourself too.” While looking at her, he asked, “Do you have any more of the drug left?”

She frowned before she shook her head.

That packet of drugs had been thrown away a long time ago. After all, her room was rarely visited by anyone; so, she imagined that the drugs were still under her bed at this moment.

On the other hand, her father was thrilled, thinking she had already used them up. “I’ll have someone send you another packet soon. Remember-don’t use too much at one go, or you’ll be discovered.”

Upon having no other choice, Rachel nodded in understanding.

For now, Jefferey locked the formula for the sleeping pill inside the cabinet. With a demeanor that was completely different from how he usually treated her, he added, “Rae, you don’t get to return often. You should come home with me tonight and have dinner with the family.”

His change in attitude surprised her, but she surmised that it was likely because she brought up the medicine formula.

It was only when night fell that Riverdale became a bustling city.

Inside the summer villa owned by the Burton Family at the outskirts of the city, it had been a while since Tina was summoned into the study by Jason.

Clang!

At this moment, Jason was so angry that he was trembling. While pointing at her nose, he yelled, “No? Tell me, then-what are you going to do about your betrothal to the Johansson Family? You’ve disgraced me. You’ve even disgraced your grandfather!”

“Hah! And what makes you think we‘ll call off the engagement just because you don’t want to get married anymore? This plan was set in motion a long time ago and it’s not up to you to decide whether

As she turned her face away, Tina muttered, “Whatever you say.”

“How can you do that?”