I Quit Being a StepMother Novel

Chapter 390 Kate left the hospital ward . Before she did , she looked just as calm as ever , without the slightest hint of guilt in her demeanor . However , Rhea knew her well enough . Whenever Kate felt guilty , her smile would become gentler . Rhea wondered if Kate had really gone so far as to be colluding with Lauren . But what about Carter ? Had she been working with him , too ? It seemed likely . Soon , Kieran's private doctor , Emmett Singleton , arrived . He joined the team of doctors in examining the toxins in the children's bodies . The results were out in less than 20 minutes .

Emmett explained , " This toxin comes from the skin of a certain wild frog . If ingested , it quickly spreads through the bloodstream . Severe cases can lead to blindness or deafness . It's a natural defense for the frog . But Dalea doesn't even have these species . So , how did the kids come into contact with it ? " Elena frowned . " Can it be treated ? " " Yes , but the specific antidote isn't available in Dalea . Zolantix Pharmaceuticals strictly controls it . " Zolantix Pharmaceuticals ? George said , " Zolantix doesn't sell its drugs individually . Its focus is mainly on research .

" " That's right . The company recently moved to Draventh . So , maybe we can try approaching them . " After a pause , Emmett continued , " If it wasn't just an unlucky accident , then someone must have deliberately poisoned the kids . Whoever did it was clearly aiming for their lives . " Fortunately , they didn't ingest much , so they're stable for now . However , the reports show that their optic nerves have already been affected . We need targeted treatment as soon as possible . " Elena's face was grave . " Thank you , Dr. Singleton . " Emmett shook his head . " I'll take my leave then .

" " Alright . " Once Emmett left , Elena turned to Nathan . " What should we do ? " Nathan's attention was on Rhea . The kids had been harmed at the Ravelle residence . There was no way the Ravelles would ignore them . If they didn't take responsibility , the public backlash would be brutal . Just then , there was a knock on the door . " Come in . " It was the Draventh police . They nodded to George before addressing Rhea . " Ms. Ravelle , we've received a report accusing you of intentionally harming minors . We need you to come to the station for questioning .

" In cases like this , an investigation was usually required . Rhea didn't mind and simply said , " Alright . " She stood and said , " Nathan , keep watch here . " Carter was completely unreliable . Chapter 390 +25 BONUS George didn't look the least bit concerned . He gently touched Rhea's head before she left and said , " I'll pick you up tonight . " She smiled softly . " Okay . " Outside the room , the police pulled George aside . " Mr. Snider , the complaint was filed using a voice changer . The signal traced to Draventh , but they likely used some kind of interference device .

We couldn't pinpoint the exact location . " This was clearly a setup targeting Rhea . But who would want to harm her ? From the guards ' account , Carter's reaction when he entered the ward didn't seem staged . He likely wasn't involved . But Lauren's reaction seemed off , especially when Elena mentioned her private dealings with Kate . George lit a cigarette in the smoking area . " Check on Kate and Lauren . " The officer nodded . " Will do . " Then , he added , " If possible , we could reach out to Mr. Arthur .

" Arthur was in the military , so tracing that number would be a simple task for him . George lowered his gaze . " Understood . Thanks . " " I'll take my leave then , Mr. Snider . " " Okay . " That afternoon , Liam learned about the situation from Nathan . He frowned at once . Who was targeting his precious daughter ? At that moment , his phone rang. " George ? " " Mr. Ravelle , I need a favor , " George said . After a few minutes of discussion , Liam went personally to the military base where Arthur was stationed .

Meanwhile , Zolantix Pharmaceuticals , newly established in Draventh's business district , welcomed an important guest . " Who ? " Sawyer asked . He had just wrapped up a meeting when his secretary , Winston Acosta , came in to report . " George Snider , chairman of Snider Group , " Winston replied . " We've just decided to move forward with a partnership with Snider Group , and now he's here in person . " Winston worried that it might be corporate espionage . However , Sawyer didn't see it that way .

Lately , his people had been keeping a close watch on every move in Draventh's business circle . Being new to the city , it was only natural for the CEO to get a clear sense of Draventh's landscape . Over the past couple of days , his people had caught wind of Rhea's stepchildren being hospitalized from poisoning . Sawyer adjusted his tie . " Please show Mr. Snider up . " Chapter 390 +25 BONUS " Okay . " In the elevator , George stood in a sharp gray suit , his gaze commanding . Two secretaries followed closely behind him . Sawyer was already waiting by the doors .

No introduction was needed . At a single glance , he recognized George immediately . Chapter 391