Chapter 993: Chapter 993

Under Caleb’s orchestration, Melany succeeded in infiltrating the detention center.

However, Brian remained in the dark about it, leaving his worry unabated.

Melany, sporting a mischievous grin, griped playfully, “Oh, you big caf, who in the modern world breaks into prisons? It’s a mess in here! I’m beginning to wonder when we’ll even get to focus on that specific medicine.

”

Her tone feigned dissatisfaction, but the smile on her face betrayed her inner joy.

It was at that moment that Brian finally pieced it all together.

For a long moment, he gazed at Melany, his expression shifting from gratitude to astonishment, and finally settling into tenderness and helplessness.

Their silent exchange spoke volumes.

Words were superfluous when their emotions resonated so profoundly.

Caleb and I exchanged knowing glances, confident that the plan was on course.

If all continued to progress smoothly, there would be no unexpected hitches.

With that, we rose and bade Brian and Melany farewell.

“Time is slipping away, and we have other pressing matters.

We must depart and prepare the laboratory soon.

”

Gratitude filled Melany’s eyes as she waved us off, saying, “Thank you!”

Before we left, Brian, with a hint of concern in his voice, reminded, “Caleb, Debra, the urgency of eradicating the toxin in the foggy forest cannot be overstated.

You must expedite the process.

”

A gravity shadowed his countenance as he added, “The poison is spreading there, and if you don’t act swiftly, it will engulf the entire Thorn Edge Pack.

The consequences are unthinkable.

”

“Rest assured, Brian,” Caleb reassured him.

“I’ve been contemplating solutions for this issue.

Your focus should be on the new medicine.

Don’t burden yourself with concerns beyond that.

”

“Very well.

”

Brian exhaled with relief.

As Caleb and I exited the detention center, we spotted a familiar figure in the distance.

It was Carlos, clutching a stack of documents.

“You’ve come out at last,” Carlos said.

As he drew near, he handed over the documents.

“Jackson has been on his best behavior lately.

The police have made multiple attempts to interrogate him, but he insists he strayed onto the wrong path, a far-fetched excuse in his otherwise unblemished track record as a guide.

”

Caleb and I remained unsurprised.

We had expected as much.

Caleb remarked nonchalantly, “He’s putting on a facade.

”

Carlos nodded in agreement.

“Indeed.

He’s likely being manipulated.

But despite the police’s relentless efforts, Jackson remains steadfast in his silence.

They can’t break through.

”

I inquired with curiosity, “Have you uncovered any connections between Jackson and a secret figure?”

After a moment’s contemplation, Carlos shook his head and disclosed in a hushed tone, “No, but I have stumbled upon something else.

A few years back, Bella and Jackson had a newborn child who fell victim to the same peculiar ailment as Dylan.

The high cost of treatment almost led them to despair.

”

Carlos added in a lowered voice, “But recently, their child has been relocated to a VIP ward of the Barton family’s hospital.

”