Chapter 1681: Jocelyn and Justin Kingston Meet

"Do you still have food samples on hand?" Mia Lane asked, "You should study them further. We need to quickly determine if this is really the poison in order to prepare a large batch of the antidote.""I have a sample that was served at the dining table, currently under study. These instruments arrived just in time and will speed up the results," Ian Shelby said with newfound confidence. "How is my side at the hospital?"

"I’ve helped with the handover, and everything is functioning normally, so you don’t have to worry."

"Alright, thank you for all your hard work, but take care of yourself too, since you’re pregnant."

"I’m doing fine," Mia said again. "I won’t take up more of your time. If you find it poisonous, check whether the ingredients match what’s written in the book. If they’re exactly the same, then the culprit must have read the book."

But if that’s the case, then who could the culprit be?

Mia also found it strange. Her master’s life’s work had always been cherished by her uncle; how could anyone else have seen it?

It’s a medical book but also a book on poison. Good and evil hang by a thread of thought.

Even if someone accidentally saw it, who would memorize the poison’s formula and put it into action?

However, the book makes it clear how to prepare an antidote if poisoned for five years, and how to do so if it’s been ten years.

Even if the poisoned person is on the brink of death with all organs failing, there’s still hope to turn the tide.

After the call, Ian Shelby put everything else aside and started using the precision instruments brought over to study the food collected by Jocelyn from the dining table.

If the food served at the table is poisonous, it would narrow down the suspect range.

He was meticulous, composed, and professional, fully immersing himself in the research.

Justin Kingston delivered a sculpture to Taylor, and Catherine took him to the palace for tea. The hospitality was excellent, clearly aiming to forge closer ties.

Ever since Jocelyn Morgan heard that Justin Kingston had arrived in the royal family, she called him, "Brother, where are you? I heard you came to Lorelei."

"I just arrived and am having tea with the princess. I’m also discussing the project. The design drafts are ready and construction will start soon." Justin’s voice was gentle, "Would you like to come over? It’s been a while, and there are some things we need to discuss."

When Justin took the call, Catherine was beside him. After guessing that the caller was Jocelyn Morgan from his tone and words, she seemed a bit unsettled.

A slight mix of tension and awkwardness.

Jocelyn Morgan’s lips curled up slightly, "Okay, I’ll be right over."

She wanted to see if Catherine was aware of her mistakes, how her current state was, and how she would treat her in the future.

Catherine wanted to be on good terms with CEO Kingston but thoughtlessly misunderstood some things and even warned his sister.

Jocelyn Morgan didn’t want to strain the relationship with Catherine either because she might unwittingly help in the future.

After all, she’s the princess, and nothing good can come from a strained relationship.

Thus, Jocelyn spoke to the King, and with his permission, she headed to the princess’s palace.

Jocelyn Morgan’s arrival made Catherine a bit embarrassed, although she still warmly received her. But after all, an hour ago, they had been at odds, and she had given Jocelyn a warning.

"Happy New Year, brother." Jocelyn warmly smiled, her eyes bright as she looked at Justin, as if she’d forgotten the earlier unpleasantness.

"I have good news for you," Justin told her, "Your brother is going back to take over the family business, although for me, that’s not such good news."

"Thank you for cultivating my brother so well and giving him so many opportunities for growth."

"What? Does Jocelyn have another brother?" Catherine chimed in appropriately to ease the tension between them, as there hadn’t been much interaction.