"Are... Are you sure there won't be any issues from increasing the dosage by five folds?" Clarice picked up the pill, feeling a tinge of unease.
Although she despised Jace, she had to admit he was exceptionally skilled and capable.
Especially with the shortage of capable help, having him around would undoubtedly yield twice the results with half the effort. So, she couldn't help but ask further.
"It won't kill him, but it won't feel good either. Still, the effects are only temporary." Grant's gentle face twisted into a cold and cruel smile. He spoke with a lazy tone, "At first, his adrenaline will surge wildly after taking it. He'll experience extrmental exhilaration, and every muscle in his body will tighten. It will be both painful and pleasurable. Then, it will gradually calm down, but after that, he will never be able to live without this substance." Clarice understood Grant's intention immediately. He intended to control Jacepletely through addiction.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Jace isn't truly on our side. He's only servingnow because he lost his memories due to his severe injuries and the sedative drugs that temporarily suppressed his nervous system." Grant's gaze turned abyssal. "But those who sleep will eventually awaken. Tonight, when he suddenly lashed out at you, it might be a sign of that awakening. To prevent any unexpected oues, the most effective method is to make him utterly dependent on this addiction, don't you agree?" A chill surged through Clarice's heart.
She had been deeply involved in Grant's business ventures, even participating in the development of new drugs at RC Biotech Research Center. She knew all too well what would happen to someone after taking these drugs-they would be slaves to their impulses.
"Sir, what if Jace has a strong adverse reaction to the drug and bes unusable? What then?" "Useless people are nothing but trash. Trash should be disposed of accordingly," Grant replied with a wave of his hand, signaling her to leave.
At that moment, Clarice felt a chill run up her spine.
It was a pity that she did not understand that she was on the sboat as Jace until her dying breath.
As flamboyant as ever, Ryan tore down the police seals and ordered his men to forcefully break into the building to search, declaring he would take full responsibility for any consequences.
But in the end, they did not manage to find anything.
At daybreak, the group searched the entire mountain.
After days of relentless searching, Bella was clearly exhausted. Yet she stubbornly walked ahead of Justin and Ryan, quietly shedding tears as she walked.
Bella recalled how Drew had hung up without a word after learning Yvonne was missing.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe knew that only extremotions could make him act so decisively. He probably feared that saying one more word might scare or hurt her.
No one knew how long they had been searching when lan suddenly shouted, "Mr. Salvador! Ms. Thompson! Look, there's blood!" Everyone rushed forward, finding droplets of blood trailing off into the distance.
“Use this point as the center and spread out!" Justinmanded. Upon hismand, the group dispersed swiftly like a well- trained military unit.
Bella tried to follow but was pulled back by Justin. "You're too exhausted. Take a break." "I don't need " Bella resisted, tugging her wrist free.
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He still cared for her. No matter how stubborn his words were, his actions spoke the truth.
Bella slumped against Justin's broad chest, her head drooping. Her thin shoulders trembled slightly, resembling a child who had made a grave mistake.
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