Becoming the Richest Man Alive

Chapter 145

That was the reason why she perceived being approached by a third party as a golden opportunity, and deemed it unforgivable should she pass it up. NôvelDrama.Org (C) content.

She was unsure as to what Remy had been drugged with as she was not informed of it, and was at a loss herself seeing how things had seemingly spiraled out of control.

Even if she mildly regretted this rather unsalvageable situation, it appeared that there was no turning back now.

The outcome of her impulsiveness was her flimsy excuse fraying at the seams and threatening to cause her little charade to fall apart.

One look at Jessica’s demeanor was sufficient for Casper to determine that there was no way Jessica could have nothing to do with Remy’s predicament, but he brushed that aside as getting Remy in for treatment took priority.

His immediate thinking was to lift Remy out alongside Felix and Colton so that they may grab a ride out together to the hospital, but he felt somewhat troubled as not understanding the cause would doubtlessly prove problematic given the circumstances.

The hospital may be able to address Remy’s physical symptoms, but a recurrence was possible if they were not able to tackle his ailment at its roots.

Seeing how unrealistic it would be to keep Remy hospitalized indefinitely, Casper arched his head toward Jessica. “Come with us so that you may recount to the doctor whatever happened during the time you were dining together.”

Her initial reticence was batted away by the next thing Casper said. “Refusal to comply would suggest your complicity in what happened to Remy today. As you should know, we’ll be sure to investigate

thoroughly, and with my newfound wealth and the connections that came with it, who knows what I might end up uncovering.”

After a brief pause, he continued, looking severe, “What could follow afterward is a mystery even to myself, as someone with my notoriety in school wouldn’t really mind adding to my own colorful history. So what say you, Ms. Taylor?”

Jessica glanced over at Casper and then at Remy before getting into the vehicle headed for the hospital.

While this was developing, things were not going too well for Giselle.

Our dear Mr. Simpson had clean forgotten about something, which irked our goddess Ms. Clauder to no end.

“What the heck, forgetting his promise so soon after we’ve kissed. Since he doesn’t know how to value me, I’m not going to make it easy on him from here on out, lest he took me for granted!” Giselle fumed.

Meanwhile, Casper remained in the dark about how that was going to be the end for any gratuities which may have been forthcoming.

Jessica would have gotten it much worse had he known, but that was not to say that he had ever considered letting her off the hook since her initial transgressions toward Lilian and himself.

Though it might sound a bit strange, Casper had expected that this day may come, or should it be said that he had been looking forward to it.

This was integral to his plan, only that he had not counted on Jessica being as patient and vicious as she was.

He probably had not anticipated how effective those threats were, and perhaps too effective in that it led Jessica to target Remy instead and ended up putting his friend through such misery.

Jessica was already pushed past her own breaking point, and it would only be a matter of time that her true nature would be revealed to Remy.

The problem was, Casper had no idea what Jessica did to Remy and this, too, was a blind spot for him.

Casper smiled a bitter smile at his own oversight, being previously convinced that Jessica would keep her cross-hairs locked firmly upon himself.

How could she have done this to Remy who has valued her like life itself?

The more he thought about it, the more furiously he glared at Jessica.

When they arrived at the hospital, the doctor asked a few staple questions after seeing the state Remy was in, and had him sent immediately to the emergency room.

Though Jessica was aware that what that person gave her was nothing good, she acted in the assumption that it might bring about temporary unconsciousness or the likes, and had no idea that it would be anything this deadly.

She may be spoiled, stubborn, and unreasonable, but she was no murderer, and neither was she was blind to the affections Remy showered upon her.

At this moment, Casper suddenly walked up beside Jessica and asked softly, “Do you know what’s wrong with Remy?”

Jessica shook her head as if in a daze.

“His heart is pumping really fast for some reason, and in order to keep up with this level of cardiac activity, his body has automatically entered self-preservation mode, which means to say that his entire body is now constantly being maintained in a hyper-alert state. That’s why he turned pale from the ensuing over-exhaustion,” he said.

Casper then regarded Jessica intently, making sure to enunciate his words slowly and deliberately. “And do you know what happens if we cannot identify the cause and bring his body back to balance? He’ll die from hyperactivity-induced heart and organ failure.”

“Impossible! How would you know this when you’re not a doctor! You’re just trying to scare me!” Jessica howled. Her breath was quick and short as she abjectly refused to accept Casper’s analysis.

Casper replied with a smile. “For what reason would I lie to you? You can always check with the doctor yourself if you don’t believe me.”

And she apparently did not, as she sprinted away from the scene.

Felix and Colton were slightly taken aback.

“What did you tell that woman? Why’s she reacting this way?” Felix inquired.

Colton must have shared his sentiment as he looked equally baffled.

“I told her about Remy’s condition because there would be nothing the doctor could do if we can’t identify what’s wrong with him,” Casper said.

“What’s afflicting Remy?” Felix asked.

“I have no idea, because there’s something that triggering his hyperactive state. He won’t be able to keep this up, so we must find the cause for it. I suspect… no. I’m sure Jessica has something to do with it!” Casper stated.