She sought sce in Ste, feeling somewhat pathetic for solely relying on her.


    Yet, she couldn’t think of anyone else she trusted as much, The coffee shop was conveniently close to Be’s residence, allowing Ste to swiftly escort her home.


    As Ste prepared to depart, Be halted her in her tracks.


    Confusion flickered across Ste’s features as she turned back, inquiring, “Is there anything else I can assist you with?”


    An idea struck Be suddenly.


    “Last night, I organized a document for the studio’s concept.


    It’s in the study.


    Since you’re here, you might as well take it and acquaint yourself with it beforehand.


    ”N?velDrama.Org ? 2024.


    Recognizing the business-rted nature of the task, Ste was about to follow Be, but then she hesitated, mindful of Elizabeth’s presence at home.


    Their encounters often led to arguments, which she wished to avoid, not wanting to inconvenience Be.


    “Could you retrieve the document? I’ll wait here.


    I don’t want to intrude,” she suggested.


    Be understood Ste’s apprehension without needing an exnation.


    “At this hour, Elizabeth is typically in her room.


    You won’t run into her,” she reassured Ste.


    Though embarrassed by Be’s consideration, Ste couldn’t refuse after Be’s assurance.


    She nodded and followed Be upstairs.


    As she approached the study, voices drifted from another room.


    A man’s confident assurance caught her attention.


    “The newly developed medicine is undoubtedly more effective than its predecessor.


    ”


    “You made simr promises before, and yet she still recovered,” a woman’s voice came, dripped with skepticism.


    Undeterred, the man responded with determination, “This time will be different.


    The potency of the new drug far exceeds its predecessor.


    Please have faith in me, Elizabeth.


    ”


    Reluctantly, Elizabeth conceded, “I’ll give you one more chance.


    But if you disappoint me again, I’ll find someone else.


    There are plenty of doctors in the world.


    ”


    The man proposed a new approach.


    “I understand.


    But your mother is too alert now.


    You could administer the medicine to her through her food in theing days, ensuring a more effective oue with less effort.


    ”


    Doubtful, Elizabeth sought reassurance, questioning, “Are you certain there won’t be anyplications?”


    Ste’s heart sank as she pieced together the conversation.


    It was evident that the woman


    speaking was Elizabeth.


    She nced at Be, whose distress was palpable as her body trembled with emotion.


    In the room, Elizabeth took the new medicine Tyron gave and studied it carefully.


    She found it was just the same as thest one.


    So, she asked Tyron, “Is there any difference between this medicine and the previous one?”


    Tyron smiled confidently and replied, “Of course.


    The medicine in your hand is several times stronger than the previous one.


    Taking it once or twice can already cause mental disorders.


    Whenbined with my newly developed medicine, it can absolutely…”


    Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by a loud bang when the door was suddenly pushed open and mmed against the wall.


    Elizabeth and Tyron were both shocked by the sudden noise.


    They turned around simultaneously, only to see Ste and Be standing at the door.


    Instantly, panic was written all over Elizabeth’s face, and her eyes were full of terror.