Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 710

Chapter 710 Crazy Idea

He gradually stopped what he was doing and narrowed his eyes at her. His lips were pursed as a displeased look spread across his face.

“Is that really what you think? After all that we've been through, this is what it comes down to?”

Veronique turned away slightly.

She genuinely wished Scarlett was carrying his child. That way, he could be saved.

The more time she spent with him, the more she understood his thoughts, and her certainty that he would take his own life after her death also intensified. How can I bring myself to let him do that? He's still so young. With his exceptional medical skills, he undoubtedly has a bright future ahead. I cannot drag him down with me and cause his life to end so early.

Veronique knew nothing she said could persuade Justin otherwise. Even if he promised her he would live well, as soon as she expired, she was sure he would immediately follow suit. I'm too familiar with his personality.

“Justin, I suppose I must be an unforgivable sinner in your parents' eyes. I can't blame them for thinking that. After all, they've spent so many years and effort to nurture their son until he could finally make them proud. Unfortunately, he was ultimately burdened by me, so their hatred toward me is completely justifiable. Nevertheless, I don't want to ruin the Xuereb family's hope, so please promise me you'll live well. Even after I'm gone, you must live on and raise Zephyr. Can you do that for me?”

Justin slumped down on the edge of the bed, looking somewhat dejected as he sighed. “Why are you forcing me like this? You should know that, in a world without you, I will only live on like a walking corpse. Only by dying can I be completely free from this torment.”

Crash!

Veronique knocked over the water glass on the bedside table and gazed at him with an agonized expression, sobbing, “I don't want you to perish alongside me.”

“He won't be doing that because you may not die, after all.”

A man's nonchalant voice sounded at the door. Justin and Veronique instinctively turned to look in that direction.

“Zain Bryne? Are you Bailey's disciple?”

Zain nodded slightly and replied in a flat tone, “I've been staying in your laboratory for almost a month, yet you've never taken notice of me, Mr. Xuereb. It seems I still have a long way to go before completing my training.”

Justin slowly got to his feet and walked toward the door. “I've occasionally heard of your name on the global platform, but I never expected you to be Bailey's mentee. I wonder what you meant when you mentioned Veronique may not have to die, Mr. Bryne? Don't tell me you've developed an anticancer medication?”

Zain arched his brow. “Anticancer medications can only slow down the spread of the cancer cells, not solve the problem fundamentally. However, I do have a method to completely eradicate Ms. Revelle's illness.”

Eradicate the illness? Justin sized Zain up and smiled. “You're quite confident for a young man. I doubt even your mentor would dare to say such a thing. Even the new anticancer medication she successfully developed a few months ago could only prevent the spread of cancer cells, not completely terminate the root cause.”

Zain wasn't infuriated after listening to Justin's doubtful remarks. Instead, he uttered casually, “Using poison to fight poison is an essential part of the study of medicine. We can also attempt a similar approach by targeting cancer cells with cancer cells.”

Justin raised his brows as a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes. He wiped the smile off his face and asked solemnly, “How do you plan on achieving that?”

Noticing Justin had fallen silent, Veronique turned to look at Zain and chirped, “We'll do as you say. You can implant a different type of cancer cell into my body at any time. If you can cure my condition, you'll be the pioneer in this field.”

Zain spread his hands indifferently. “Fame and fortune are not what I'm after. I just like taking risks. Still, I should advise you not to celebrate too early because I cannot accomplish a treatment plan like this alone. I need somebody else to assist me.”

“Who is that? Is having the help of a renowned doctor like your mentor insufficient? I doubt anyone in this world can match your mentor's medical skills.”

“I'm not seeking assistance in medical skills. Instead, I'm looking for someone adept at developing toxins. As I mentioned, we need to catalyze the growth of the foreign cancerous cells using a drug, and this drug I refer to is a toxin. Many years of clinical trials have shown us traditional medicines are ineffective in catalyzing the elimination of cancer cells. In that case, we'll overthrow all those theories. Instead of using drugs, we'll use poison.”

Justin parted his lips and was about to argue, but Veronique stopped him by shooting him an icy look.

“Developing toxins? If one were to ask who has the most expertise in that area, the answer would have to be the Yablon family, a prestigious family specializing in creating poisons. The legendary Soul Reaper, the world's first peculiar and incurable poison, was invented by a talented member of the Yablon family. Are you planning to ask us to request help from the Yablon family to work with you?”

Zain arched his brow. “Beautiful women are indeed intelligent. You're right. I'm seeking the assistance of a member of the Yablon family, specifically Cameron Yablon, the heir of the household. He's a poison-making aficionado. If you can convince him to collaborate with me, I guarantee you'll have a seventy percent chance to survive.”

Seventy percent? The inclusion of the heir of the Yablon family alone can increase the success rate by twenty percent?

Justin gradually regained his composure and asked with a frown, “Does Bailey know about this idea?”