My Substitute Wife is a Bigwig (Loud and Lily) novel Chapter 241

Melanie turned and stared intently at Nora, making her feel extremely uneasy.

After some time, she smiled. "Do you know anything about medicine? Or is there someone in our family who has exceptional medical skills?"

Marvin frowned. "We're discussing the Redushil. What does understanding medicine have to do with it?"

"Marvin, if you haven't contributed to the family's affairs, perhaps you shouldn't interrupt," Melanie said faintly, her voice devoid of warmth.

"You…" Marvin was infuriated but found himself unable to retort.

Ignoring him, Melanie turned her gaze back to Nora. "The reason why so many people covet Redushil is that it can be used as a key ingredient in treating various rare and difficult diseases. Whether it's the prominent families in Bridgeport or the Hidden Families, they all have ill elders.

"They also have family members who are outstanding medical practitioners. They want the Redushil to treat illnesses. Does anyone in our family have such a condition?"

"Well, Dad is afflicted by the Bloodbane poison." Nora brought up Arthur's condition.

"Dad's condition has already been cured. You didn't know?" Melanie's smile widened.

"Oh, I forgot. You've always been too busy to care about family matters. You're more invested in the Albotts' affairs. I remember Mr. Albott Senior has been suffering from a stroke for many years, right?

"Recently, I heard that a renowned doctor claimed that they could develop a cure for his stroke with Redushil."

Nora's face fell. She was surprised that Melanie knew about it.

Melanie usually stayed out of family matters, but she had thoroughly investigated everything this time.

Nora frowned. "Yes, the Albotts and the Lauriers have been close allies. If we could give the Redushil to the Albotts, wouldn't it strengthen our relationship?

"Moreover, that doctor said that with the Redushil, they could certainly develop a cure for stroke. Melanie, I admit I was a bit rushed earlier. I wasn't too kind to Lily, but..."