The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1519

Claire also helped Elias when it was his turn.

She couldn't help but admire his technique. He truly lived up to his reputation as the Sterling family's golden boy; he had genuine skill.

Dr. Sterling Senior had been far too modest when he claimed the Sterling's Thirteen Needles had no worthy successor.

Elias might be a bit green right now, but give him thirty or fifty years, and his mastery of the Thirteen Needles would rival his grandfather's.

Thanks to Claire and Elias taking turns managing their symptoms, the four poisoned men remained relatively stable.

When it was time to rest, Claire, Dane, their two bodyguards, Elias, the four patients, and Zamu all slept inside the wooden cabin.

The rest of the group split up and pitched tents on either side of the structure to keep watch.

Miller and Silas each assigned men to stand guard.

Claire handed the remaining half-bottle of her bug spray to the officers.

She told them to spray a perimeter around the tents.

That way, snakes, rats, and insects would steer clear.

The guards on duty would benefit, but those trying to sleep would finally be able to rest in peace.

Silas and Miller hesitated.

"Claire, how long does the effect last?"

"There's only half a bottle left. I'm worried we'll run out."

If everything went according to plan, they still had two more days of hiking ahead of them. If everyone used the spray, it wouldn't last.

Claire immediately knew what they were thinking.

"Don't worry, I brought three bottles."

"The effect lasts for twenty-four hours."

"We have plenty. If it comes down to it, just use it sparingly."

"There are also natural herbs in these mountains that repel bugs and snakes. If we run low, I can forage some, burn them, and we can scatter the ashes around the tents."

Claire knew they had enough, but it was up to them how they wanted to manage it.

"It's too dark to forage now. We'll look for those herbs on the trail tomorrow. For tonight, we'll use your spray." Silas made the call, refusing to let Claire take unnecessary risks.

Besides, even if he agreed to let her go foraging in the dark, Dane would never allow it.

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