Chapter 448
Author: Marina Vittori
Jessica's eyes had turned hostile.

"That's odd. We've tested our antidote multiple times. There's no way it would fail." Peter began feeling slightly nervous as well.

"What now?" Jessica demanded with a frown.

"This place is too poorly equipped. There's nothing better I can do." Peter answered seriously.

"So you turned out to be useless after all?" Jessica's face darkened further. The person she thought was her husband's savior turned out to be a quack doctor!

"Why don't you think of another solution, Dr. Peter?" Quentin insisted.

"It's futile. The technology your country uses is too dated. I can only cure him back in my country." Peter shook his head, feeling proud of his country.

"Just admit that you can't do it and stop blaming our facilities or technology." Dustin retorted cooly.

"As if you'd be able to treat something I can't!" Peter humphed haughtily.

"This is the difference between traditional medicine and modern medicine. You need all sorts of equipment, but we only
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    Not long after he spat out the dark blood, Hector came around. Although his body was weak, it was a miracle that he'd made it.As for Peter, when he saw Hector regain consciousness, he admitted defeat and apologized to Dustin sincerely. He said that he'd been foolish to underestimate the power of traditional medicine and that he'd resign from his position after returning to his country to start learning traditional medicine instead.Dustin decided to let the man be. After all, Peter may be a proud man, but he sincerely respected those who were stronger than him.The rest of the Harmon family also resumed their activities after making sure that Hector was fine. Quentin, however, made sure to glare at Dustin on his way out."How are you feeling, Dad? Are you in pain anywhere?" Ruth walked over to the bed, holding a glass of warm water."I'm fine. I just feel slightly bloated." Hector took two sips."Duh. Look at the blood you threw up. It's full of maggots!" Ruth told him, shaken.

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    "Huh?" Hector turned around and looked at Jessica, who reluctantly said, "You were in critical condition, so I became desperate and told him that as long as he's able to treat you, I'll let the two of them meet.""That's fine. Your intentions were good." Hector didn't get angry but responded calmly instead. "I agree to let you two meet, but you'd better not mess around. I'll have someone watching you. Got it?""Yes!" Dustin agreed immediately."Ruth, lead him to your sister," Hector instructed."Okay!" Ruth chirped.Natasha has been waiting for this chance for ages, and today, the two would finally get to meet."Oh, that reminds me …" Before leaving the room, Dustin halted and turned his head around. "Mr. Harmon, mystic poison isn't a simple issue. The person who poisoned you probably has more in store. Be careful of those around you.""Got it." Hector nodded. He has always lived in seclusion, so it wasn't easy to poison him. It was also worth noting that tomorrow was the ann

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