Chương 12 - The First Step
Dr. Harrison cowered under Nico's piercing glare. "Julian paid me two million dollars to fake the prognosis! He wanted you to believe you were permanently paralyzed so you'd sign over the voting rights! The poison was meant to paralyze your legs permanently before killing you!"
Nico looked down at his legs. For six months, he had believed he was trapped in a chair forever. For six months, he had been fed poison by the woman who claimed to love him.
Adeline stood up and walked over to her medical bag resting on a side table. She pulled out a pair of reinforced spinal support braces and a bottle of genuine, unadulterated nerve stimulant medication.
She knelt beside Nico, gently fitting the braces around his knees and calves.
"The toxin is out of your system, Mr. Alfieri," Adeline said gently, looking into his eyes with absolute trust. "Your nerves are free. Try to move your right foot."
Nico concentrated, his forehead beaded with sweat.
For the first time in six agonizing months, his right big toe twitched. Then his ankle flexed.
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A collective gasp went through the loyal syndicate men standing in the hall.
👉 What punishment did Nico order for his treacherous fiancée and cousin?
