Sarah had always thought the problem with James’ taste buds was due to his tongue.However, she just learned that it was not the issue with the tongue.She must admit that the person’s poisoning method was just too cruel.He was such a young kid. In order to avoid attention, that person concocted a poison to destroy James’ spleen.The amount of poison used was minuscule. It was not lethal, nor would it be discovered.With that, when he finally lost his sense of taste, it would be too late for any investigations.That person was very skilled, but at the same time, ruthless.Looking at James who was sleeping, she suddenly understood. Perhaps in this world, there were not many people that he could fully trust.The one who poisoned him must have been originally close to him. Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to be successfully poisoned. That was why he had always avoided interacting with others. Those that had nothing to do with him would never be entertained.His cold attitude mu
Sarah could tell his reluctance from his voice, but she did not call him out. Instead, she merely said, “If this patient is cured, you’ll get a raise.”Her words were true. As long as James’ condition was cured, he might just give everyone in the Marshall Group a raise out of good mood.Furthermore, that medicine would be personally prepared and watched over by John before delivering it over. John would be a major contributor.If she just threw in a few kind words to James, John’s raise was almost guaranteed.“Really?” John’s voice was no longer as reluctant. It was suddenly enthusiastic.“Yes, I guarantee it.”“Alright, I’ll get to it immediately. I’ll send them over once they’re done. Will I be disturbing your rest if I send them over before dawn?”“It’d be great if you can send them over by dawn. I need 10 sets of them.”“10 sets?” John almost jumped with surprise. “Can I use the modern preparation method and put all 10 sets together, then seal them into separate bags?”“No. You mus
James considered ordering John to stop preparing the medicine and ignore the request, but upon seeing Sarah, he could not bear himself to do so.He closed his eyes and went to sleep in the gentle darkness of the night.Morning came.The doorbell started ringing.Sarah bolted up immediately.She turned around to look at the window and noticed it was bright outside.John was too slow.According to her calculations, if he cooked multiple pots at the same time, he should have arrived just as dawn breaks.She jumped off the bed and rushed to the door, ignoring the curve at the corner of the bed.Upon entering the living room and seeing the books she used for revision last night, she suddenly realized that she woke up at the wrong location.She had fallen asleep while reading her books.Therefore, at that moment, she should be on the couch.She turned around and looked at James’ room. The door was closed. He should still be sleeping.‘Mm, he’s drunk. It’s normal for him to still be asleep.’
Nanny Jarvis stole a glance at the medicine bag Sarah held in her hands. “Are these Chinese medicines for Young Master Marshall? Is Young Master Marshall sick?”“Pfft.” Sarah burst into laughter.‘James is sick.’ That sentence sounded funny to her.However, that statement was true, James was indeed sick.Nevertheless, James’ sickness was unidentifiable by an average person.If one was just looking at his person, she would not be able to diagnose it as well.If not for her realizing that he never seemed to enjoy anything he ate, she would never have found out that he was sick.Her laugh baffled Nanny Jarvis. “Ms. York, did I say something wrong?”“N-n-no. Young Master Marshall is indeed sick. You’re right.” Having said that, Sarah placed the medicine bag into the double door fridge and exited the kitchen.With Nanny Jarvis around, she had better go study instead.She would fight for every second she could to study. Her aim was to get into the medical department of T University. Nanny J
That was too much.Way too much.“Is breakfast ready?”“Yes. I’ll go get Xander.” Sarah was immediately reminded of her original intention. She was supposed to get Xander after waking James.With that, she turned and left.Just as she took one step forward, she recalled James’ sudden whimsical delinquency. “James, when will you ever change?”“Never.” James recalled the courting handbook he read last night, feeling sure of himself. He must kiss her every so often so that she would be habitualized with him. That way she would not be able to tolerate other guys kissing her.In the end, she would only be able to marry him.Turning this into a habit was the best tactic he had at his disposal to subdue her.“You…” Sarah was aggravated.Unfortunately, the man lying lazily in bed was nonchalantly looking at her while resting his head on his arms.She suddenly detected an abnormal scent.It was commonly said that guys were more easily turned on in the morning.She had better take her leave.“Ja
Nanny Jarvis could never imagine that someone in this world was able to threaten James Marshall.However, Sarah managed to do it.Furthermore, the threatened James Marshall was just as obedient as Xander.James really finished all the food in front of him.The breakfast was all eaten clean.James got up to pack for work but was stopped by Sarah. “James, is it okay if you leave a little later today?”“Hm?”“You can go in another half an hour.”James looked at the time, then nodded. “Sure.” With Sarah here, he did not want to leave anyway.If there were no work to be settled, he would not even bother going to the office.However, he had been unconscious for too long previously, and the Marshall Group was running in chaos for quite some time. The company had just only been set back on the right track. If he relaxed during this time, it would just revert to chaos.That was why he was unable to skip work.“Oh, didn’t you plan to bring Xander to check out the kindergarten today?”“I checked
“No.”“Young Aunt says you’re sick,” Xander stated matter of factly.“No.”“Then why would you need to take the medicine? It’s bitter.”“It’s to maintain my health,” James answered calmly, then looked at Sarah. “Bitter.”Sarah slapped his hand away. “No candy for you.”His lie may work on Xander, but it would not work on her.She knew of his sickness better than anyone else.To the extent that she was able to discern the root of the sickness.James sighed, then shifted his gaze on the packs of candies on the table. “It’s been many years since I’ve eaten candy.”“I’ve not eaten candy for a long time too. Young Aunt, you’ve just eaten. Can I have one too?” Xander joined in.Sarah suddenly felt teary.She was sad for the young one, and the older one too.‘He had not eaten candy for many years?’‘That’s right, he wouldn’t taste anything after eating them anyway.’Too much sweet things were not good for health. Why would he eat them?Thinking of that, she unwrapped two candies. One for Xand
“Kneel.” Sarah York was shoved out of the car and was forced to kneel.“Kowtow.” Another demand came, and her head was immediately forced down, knocking hard on the marble floor.Pain.There was blood accompanying the pain. Of course, the person who was forcing Sarah’s head down ignored the blood and continued holding her down, making her kowtow a few more times.Blood rolled down from her cheeks to the corner of her lips—it tasted salty. She wanted to scream but she could not do it because of the red brocade in her mouth.Her long hair was roughly pulled up, forcing her to look up and ahead.There was a red coffin, and a man was sleeping quietly in it.Sarah swore that the man was the most handsome guy she had ever seen.She stared blankly at the man in the coffin. It turned out that James Marshall was actually very good looking.He was more good looking than she could ever imagine.If she had been asked to marry a man like him in the past, she would have fluttered to hi