DEAR EX, IT'S TOO LATE FOR REGRET.
Cole said, his tone sounding grave as he spoke over the line.
"Good morning, Dr. Cole, please tell me the exact results of the chemical screening right now," I instructed, holding the phone tightly against my ear as I braced myself for the news.
"The imported tea sample contains a distinct trace amount of a synthetic chemical compound, Mr. Zander, which is specifically designed to induce severe fatigue, dizziness, and physical exhaustion over repeated doses," Dr. Cole revealed, clicking through his digital test charts while I listened.
"Is this synthetic compound lethal in small amounts, Dr. Cole, or was it created solely to cause physical weakness?" I demanded, feeling a cold, intense rage