Just as everyone abandoned Rose and gathered around the long table, laughing and chatting, hospitals in Niarak and surrounding cities were already overcrowded.
Other provinces and cities in Ostrad also saw a surge in severe cases, with numbers doubling rapidly. Ambulances were no longer sufficient. Some people vomited blood while eating and were rushed to the hospital. Others collapsed at work, triggering heart attacks and dying on the spot. Some patients driving to the hospital had their conditions worsen suddenly, causing chain-reaction car accidents.
A disaster swept through Ostrad. Fear spread widely. Especially in Niarak, where the first batch of Acebegron Clear Relief was released, leading to five major hospitals being overwhelmed. At Golden Oak Hospital Center where Frank was, there wasn’t even standing room left. The hallways, lobby, and payment counters were packed with people. The entire hospital was filled with wails and cries of sorrow. Doctors were overwhelmed, working frantically.
Renowned doctors from various fields stepped in. The Provincial Medical Hall and National Traditional Medicine Clinic sent staff to nearby hospitals, but they couldn’t control the situation. Patients’ breathing grew weaker. Frank was hanging by a thread; if the ventilator was removed, he would die immediately.
The Kaur family was frantic with worry. Frank’s life wasn’t important to them; it was his secret stash of money that mattered-Matteo mentioned it was worth fifty million dollars! That wasn’t a small amount; the old man couldn’t die just yet!
“Doctor, how is our old man? You must save him!”
“Please save our old man; we’ll pay any amount!”
The Kaur family relatives surrounded the doctor, pleading.
“Saving lives is our duty, but we’ve tried everything, and nothing works!”
“And Frank’s case isn’t unique; we have over six hundred similar cases in our hospital alone! Nationwide, there are over twenty thousand cases!”
“Please step aside; I need to attend a meeting with ten other hospitals to discuss solutions!”
The doctor pushed through the crowd and hurried towards the conference room.
Matteo looked anxious. Knowing Flynn’s medical skills were exceptional, he wanted him to take a look, but Flynn’s phone was off, driving him crazy with worry.
Time ticked by slowly.
Finally, they found the source!
Acebegron Clear Relief!
All patients had taken Acebegron Clear Relief!
Mr. Bailey from the National Traditional Medicine Clinic discovered that after twenty days of taking Acebegron Clear Relief, severe side effects emerged! First, it damaged the liver and kidneys. Then it caused issues in the entire digestive system. Finally, it triggered underlying conditions or led to liver and kidney failure.
This explained why patients exhibited different symptoms: some had high blood sugar, some had skyrocketing blood pressure, some had strokes or heart attacks…
But what was despairing was that there was no cure; they could only watch as patients slowly died. Even the National Traditional Medicine Clinic and other renowned doctors could only stabilize conditions temporarily without curing them.
Mr. Bailey suddenly thought of Mr. Price and quickly contacted him.
Mr. Price was resting at a hotel when he got woken up by the call.
After hearing Mr. Bailey’s account, Mr. Price broke out in a cold sweat.
Three hundred thousand people had been injected with Acebegron Clear Relief!
It was a national disaster!
He hung up and immediately began researching a remedy. But his solution required seven consecutive days of treatment.
Seven days-how many people would die by then?
Critical cases in hospitals already exceeded one hundred thousand!
Forget seven days; they wouldn’t last two days!
King of the Underworld!
Yes! King of the Underworld!
Roman quickly called but found Flynn’s phone off.
“Prepare a car for Thodell Mansion!”
Mr. Price didn’t know Flynn was attending a recruitment event and had been taken to Plenilune Mountain by Nathan.
Meanwhile…
Hospitals reported their findings to medical authorities immediately.
The authorities began testing Acebegron Clear Relief right away.
“Contact Braiden from Swanson Pharmaceuticals immediately!”
Authorities tried reaching Braiden but couldn’t get through!
“Contact other executives at Swanson Pharmaceuticals!”
Everyone scrambled into action.
…..
In a luxurious ward on the sixth floor of Golden Oak Hospital Center in Niarak…
Milo’s jaw was wrapped in bandages as he struggled to eat porridge. Only half of each spoonful made it down his throat; the rest dribbled out of his mouth.
His jaw had shattered; even with top orthopedic and dental surgeons called in, it couldn’t be saved. Milo would live his life without a jaw!
Crash!
He smashed the white bowl into pieces, spilling rice porridge everywhere.
“Flynn, once Mr. Swanson destroys Rose, I’ll break every bone in your body! You bastard! Die!”
Milo raged with murderous intent in his eyes before breaking into a laugh that sounded eerie due to his inability to move his mouth properly.
Acebegron Clear Relief sold well; Swanson’s Group would make billions and grow stronger over time. Rose couldn’t win no matter how hard she tried; bankruptcy awaited her again.
Flynn wouldn’t survive either!
Thinking this brought Milo immense comfort.
“Milo, something terrible has happened.”
A group of company executives rushed in at that moment.
“What’s all this panic? Speak slowly!” Milo said unclearly through his broken jaw, looking displeased.
“Since yesterday, major hospitals have seen severe cases…”
“Investigations show all these patients took Acebegron Clear Relief…”
“The National Traditional Medicine Clinic believes Acebegron Clear Relief caused this; eighteen authoritative institutions have obtained pathology samples for deep toxicology tests and will soon release results!”
“We’re sure Swanson Pharmaceuticals is involved; we’re finished!”
Several executives spoke hurriedly about what happened.
Medical authorities had already contacted them but couldn’t reach Braiden, so they came to Milo instead since he managed Swanson’s Group affairs in Niarak before Braiden arrived.
Boom!
Milo’s mind went blank after hearing their report; he nearly fell off his bed.
He was dumbfounded; his heart pounded wildly.
“Don’t panic; Mr. Hill went to attend Dragon Creek Society events. Split up-one person fetch Mr. Hill while others check patient numbers.”
Milo tried to remain calm.
“We’ve already sent someone for Mr. Swanson.”
“No need to check patients-the medical authorities said there are over one hundred thousand critical cases nationwide today alone! By tomorrow that number will double!”
“Milo! The toxic side effects of Acebegron Clear Relief are terrifying! You oversaw its development-how could this happen?”
Several executives cried out tearfully.
Such a massive issue implicated them too; Braiden would surely hold them accountable or even send them to jail!
The sky had fallen!
No one could bear this responsibility!
“We did toxicology tests-there were no problems except deep toxicology wasn’t done.”
“Who knew such deep-seated side effects would emerge after twenty days!”
“This drug was modified from Dragon Bone Pill-I thought it was safe… just adding one thing changed everything…”
Milo felt like he’d lost everything; he collapsed entirely.
“It’s too late now-everyone should run before we end up rotting in jail!”
“Swanson’s Group is finished-Braiden won’t spare us either!”
After saying this much-needed advice aloud collectively-the high-ranking officials turned around swiftly leaving behind an empty ward where Milo stood alone feeling utterly devastated…
Ostrad became unlivable…
Rumble-
Milo’s mind exploded…
Those officials had ordinary backgrounds-they could abandon everything…
But he was heir to Barrett family legacy… and now crippled unable self-care… how could he survive abroad?
Staying meant certain imprisonment forever…
Milo broke down completely…